The Graduate Certificate in Economic and Legal Foundations in the Outdoor Industry is a focused, multidisciplinary program tailored for professionals and emerging leaders in this specialized sector. The certificate’s specialized curriculum will equip you with the skills needed to make savvy business decisions, confidently navigate complex legal landscapes, and drive sustainable practices.
Program Overview
View the outdoor industry through a legal lens.
Through just three essential courses-Managerial Economics, Business Law for the Outdoor Industry, and Natural Resource Regulation and Economics-you will earn the ins and outs of industry-specific legal matters from environmental regulations to contracts. This certificate provides a focused educational pathway for professionals interested in elevating their expertise in the outdoor industry without the extended commitment of a full MBA program. The curriculum is designed for the scheduling needs of working professionals, offering online and evening courses for added flexibility. Structured to provide both immediate applicability and enduring career advantages, this certificate is your fast track to becoming an indispensable asset in the high-growth, ever-evolving outdoor industry.
An in-demand skillset
Professionals with industry-specific legal knowledge are becoming increasingly sought after in the rapidly expanding outdoor business industry.
Program Requirements
At Western, course rotations are crafted to encompass a variety of subject fields for a comprehensive education and versatile degree. For required courses and degree plans, visit the official University Catalog. Below is a general overview of courses at Western Colorado University related to this area of study.
Careers
Take the first steps toward your academic and personal growth.
Fostering your intellectual development is the primary focus of every academic program at Western. Our professors and Office of Career Services will help you identify your strengths, hone your skills, define your goals, and prepare for a fulfilling and enriched life after graduation.
Program Benefits
Expand your skillset and elevate your career.
Western’s Economic and Legal Foundations in the Outdoor Industry certificate offers a multitude of benefits including:
- Affordability – This certificate offers niche coursework to help you advance your career at a fraction of the cost of a master’s degree.
- Flexibility – Asynchronous coursework allows you to complete class assignments in a way that allows you to honor your pre-existing personal and professional obligations.
- Relevance – The outdoor industry is rapidly expanding, so there’s no better time to gain a specialized knowledge of where the sector is headed and how you can be a key player in it.
- An accelerated timeline – This certificate can be completed in as little as nine months, setting you on the fast track to achieving new levels of career success.
Skill enhancement at your pace
Built with working professionals in mind, this nine-credit certificate provides niche professional development that can be completed in as little as nine months.
Department Information
Outdoor Industry MBA
Program Director
Jennifer Tucker Visitacion, MBADirector, Outdoor Industry MBA; Lecturer in the School of Business
Campus Location
1 Western Way, Borick Business Building 252, Gunnison, CO 81231
