Bachelor of Applied Science (Outdoor Recreation and Ecotourism)

Career opportunities

This degree and the associated certification are recognised nationally and internationally by employers. CSU works in close association with industry, professions and government to ensure courses meet and support industry needs, resulting in high employment rates and starting salaries.

Graduates are employed in either Australia and internationally in organisations such as outdoor education centres and outdoor adventure companies, as well as in government organisations including the Department of Sport and Recreation and the Department of Education (Victoria).

Graduates find work conducting outdoor education programs, school camps, sport and fitness programs, and leading tours to wild and remote areas of Australia. They are involved in tourism services, nature conservation, adventure programming and personal development. 

Ecotourism careers include:

• recreation managers
• recreation coordinators
• tourism consultants
• tourism managers
• tourism planners
• environmental educators

Outdoor Recreation (Adventure) careers include:

• adventure ecotourism instructors
• ecotourism guides or operators
• ecotourism and/or outdoor development trainers
• environmental educators / consultants