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Bachelor of Science in Outdoor Adventure Leadership Montana State University - Billings Montana State University - Billings, USA

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USD 23103

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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USD 35

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48 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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68

TOEFL

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50%

Min GPA

Program Overview

The Outdoor Adventure Leadership degree is designed to prepare students for careers in a wide variety of leadership settings with hands-on learning activities. The program develops student’s skills in group dynamics, leadership principles, educational philosophy, as well as teaching and communication. This degree combines the study of educational and leadership theory and practice with technical outdoor travel and adventure. Students will acquire and enhance environmental skills and knowledge related to a variety of populations including senior citizens and youth at risk; and explore issues ranging from ethical controversies and risk management to program design.

Specialized skills acquired with Outdoor Adventure Leadership include sequencing, facilitation, and processing of activities, with specific attention to transferring the learning from activity-based experiences to the “real lives” of participants. In addition, the ability to safely engage in and provide outdoor activities and effectively teach skills in outdoor and indoor settings are central to the degree.

An Outdoor Adventure Leadership degree will allow the student to teach outdoor skills to others, safely oversee outdoor programs, and design programs for corporate and community organizations while preparing students for Professions with agencies that have a natural resource base foundation and public and private entities for utilizing the outdoors.

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Additional Information

Program Level 4-Year Bachelor's Degree

College/University Processing Time 10 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Jan 2026

Closed

Aug 2025

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School.

    6 IELTS Score
    68 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    50 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    100 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    50% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

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    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    23103

    Tuition Fee
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    USD 35

    Application Fee
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    11000 Per year

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    Scholarships

    Type of Scholarship Scholarship Information Amount/ Range
    International Undergraduate Merit-Based Scholarship
    MSU Presidential Scholarship
    International Undergraduate Merit-Based Scholarship: Must be an international student offered full admission (not conditional) to MSU as a freshman or transfer student. Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5+ on a 4.0 scale.
    Renewal: Annually renewable with a minimum 3.0 GPA, full-time enrollment, and non-resident status

    MSU Presidential Scholarship: Open to first-year international students with full Fall admission (not conditional and not transfer). Based on academic excellence, leadership, and personal achievement. Application deadline is in early December; students are also considered for the Honors College with this application.

    LINK: https://www.montana.edu/international/admissions/INTL_UG_Scholarships.html
    International Undergraduate Merit-Based Scholarship:
    Freshman students: $5,000 to $12,000 per year based on GPA
    Transfer students: $7,000 per year
    MSU Presidential Scholarship: Full tuition waiver, generous annual stipend, and other incentives for 4 years

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