The Sport Management program consists of an interdisciplinary curriculum based in the Business Department. It combines coursework in business administration, sport management and communication. By taking courses in these disciplines, students have the opportunity to develop expertise in business management with an orientation toward the world of sport. Professional experience is gained within each student’s area of interest through the internship program. This quality blend of theory and practical application provides the necessary tools to pursue successful careers in business and sport sectors.

Sport Management Major (44 credits)

Sport Management Courses
SPM 101 Introduction to Sport Management – 3 credits
SPM 218 Ethics in Sport – 3 credits
SPM 219 Sport Officiating - 2 credits
SPM 323 Sociology of Sport – 2 credits
SPM 402 Legal Issues in Sport – 3 credits
SPM 459 Sport Management Internship – 3 credits
SPM 314 Measurement and Evaluation in Sport and Exercise Science – 3 credits
SPM 322 Sport Facility Management – 2 credits
SPM 404 Organization and Administration of Sport – 3 credits

Sport Management Core: 29 Credits
ACC 101 Principles of Accounting I – 3 credits
BUS 141 Introduction to Information Systems – 3 credits
BUS 303 Principles of Management – 3 credits
BUS 311 Marketing – 3 credits
SPM 101 Introduction to Sport Management – 3 credits
SPM 218 Ethics in Sport – 3 credits
SPM 323 Sociology of Sport – 2 credits
SPM 402 Legal Issues in Sport – 3 credits
SPM 459 Sport Management Internship – 3 credits
COM 306 Organizational Communication – 3 credits

Select 6 credits from:
BUS 313 Human Resource Management – 3 credits
BUS 332 Consumer Behavior – 3 credits
BUS 333 Operations Management – 3 credits
BUS 410 Finance – 3 credits
BUS 413 Legal Environment of Business – 3 credits
BUS 434 Strategic Management – 3 credits

Select 6 credits from:
HEA 306 Emergency Care of Sick and Injured – 2 credits
HEA 408 Physiology of Exercise – 3 credits
SPM 314 Measurement and Evaluation in Sport and Exercise Science – 3 credits
SPM 322 Sport Facility Management – 2 credits
SPM 404 Organization and Administration of Sport – 3 credits

Select 3 credits from:
COM 231 Writing for the Media – 3 credits
COM 303 Public Relations – 3 credits
COM 430 Training and Development – 3 credits