Pioneer 
Program Description
The objective of this program is to produce trained personnel in the field of park management and recreation and eco-tourism to meet the needs of the country. Students will be exposed to concepts, theories, and methods based on the latest information, materials, and technologies in the fields of recreational science and ecotourism. The program produces quality and competitive graduates, who can move forward that meet the current and future needs of the recreation and ecotourism industry. This is in line with the global trend, namely “sustainable and green tourism” which focuses on low and sustainable recreation and ecotourism as emphasized in the United Nation Sustainable Development Goals. Specifically, this program will produce the following graduates:
a)Â Produce competent and capable professionals to plan, manage, implement, and evaluate resources and activities in areas related to park science and recreation,
b)Â Produce professionals who are able to increase their self-added value and competitiveness to contribute to the exploration of knowledge in the field of park science and recreation,
c)Â Produce practitioners who are able to lead the organization of recreational and ecotourism-related programs creatively and effectively.
Duration of Study
4 Years
Course Mode
Full-time
Course Location
Serdang
Intakes
Career ProspectÂ
Among the job opportunities suitable are:
Public Sector
* Park and Recreation Manager
* Wildlife Officer
* Zoo Manager
* National / State Park Authority
* Youth and Sports Officers
* Research officer
* Science officer
* Public Relations Officer
* Administrative Officer / Administrative and Diplomatic Officer
* Information Officer
* Enforcement Officer
* Polytechnic Instructor, INSTITUTION of skills and Community College, Training Center
* Teachers and Lecturers in the Field of Science related to Recreation and Ecotourism
Private Sector
* Resort Manager
* Recreation and Leadership Coaches
* Theme Park Manager
* Tourism and Recreation Manager
* Recreation and Tourism Entrepreneurs
* Human Resource Manager
* Research and Development Manager
* Environmental Education and Conservation Officer
* Nature Tour Guide
* City Tour Guide
* Park and Recreation Planner
* Tourism Services Executive
* Marketing manager
* Promotion Manager
* Pengurus Projek
* Project manager
* Consultants
Entry Requirement
ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
Have received a National Higher School Certificate (or an A Level or the equivalent of 12 years of primary education) with the minimum grade of 80% and above, OR Have obtained a Diploma from recognized Institutions with at least a CGPA of 3.00; AND Have fulfilled specific entrance requirements for some programs, particularly in the sciences field.
[Please check the requirements for the courses. More information can be found at: https://akademik.upm.edu.my/international_student_admission-3955]
ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
International students must be proficient in the English Language as this language
is the medium of instruction at the University.
IELTS band 5.5 and above; or
TOEFL iBT score of 60 and above; or
MUET band 3 and above; or
CIEP level 107 and above; or
PTE Score of 43 and above; or
Cambridge English (CAE/CPE/Linguaskill)
Score 154 and above
