Sport Management Bachelor of Science degree
Major in Sport Management (49 credit hours)
The major in Sport Management incorporates the social and cultural dimensions of sport, management and leadership, ethics, marketing, communications, budget and finance, economics, sport governance, sport law, facility and event management and video technology in its program offerings. A pre-internship and internship (400 clock hours) competes the requirements for a Bachelor of Science degree in Sport Management.
Sport Management Major Core
ACCT 201 |
Principles of Financial Accounting |
BUAD 235 |
Introduction to Business Communication |
PSY 237 |
Sport Psychology |
STAT 200 |
Statistical Methods I |
SPMG 210 |
Principles of Sport Management |
SPMG 211 |
Facility Management |
SPMG 212 |
Event Management |
SPMG 218 |
Technology in Sport |
SPMG 230 |
Sport in American Culture |
SPMG 305 |
Economics of Sport |
SPMG 330 |
Leadership and Management in Sport |
SPMG 410 |
Sport Law & Risk Management |
SPMG 428 |
Marketing & Public Relations in Sport |
Choose one of the following courses:
BUAD 323 |
Organizational Behavior |
PSY 347 |
Organizational Psychology |
Internship (Capstone experience):
SPMG 298 |
Pre-Internship |
SPMG 400 |
Sport Management Internship |
Prerequisite courses:
ENGL 100 |
English Composition |
ECON 201 |
Principles of Macroeconomics |
ECON 202 |
Principles of Microeconomics |
PSY 129 |
Introduction to Psychology |
SOC 116 |
Introductory Sociology |
PHIL 115 |
Philosophical Inquiry |
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CSIT 120 |
Computer Science Overview |
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CSIT 121 |
Computer Science I |
Elective Courses: Recommended as free electives beyond the major requirements but not required for the major.
BUAD 310 |
Legal Environment of Business |
BUAD 328 |
Marketing Foundations |
COMM 105 |
Public Speaking |
COMM 111 |
Web Design |
COMM 112 |
Desktop Video |
COMM 222 |
Principles of Public Relations |
COMM 322 |
Public Relations Writing |
HLTH 303 |
Fitness and Nutrition |
INDS 359 |
Ethnicity and Race |
PHED 139 |
Weight Training |
PHED 321 |
Coaching Techniques |
PHED 499 |
Independent Study |
PHIL 211 |
Philosophy of Sport |
PSY 355 |
Group Dynamics |
SOC 335 |
Sociology of Sport |
Internships. Internships are an integral aspect of the program. Students will be placed in service organizations, recreation centers, public school athletic programs, sporting goods firms, fitness centers, etc. The internship requires a half-semester working full time or one semester working half time. The time commitment may be met by interning during the summer or early fall semester. Students must meet all transportation and living expenses while involved in the intern experience.
