Bachelor of Science
Sport Management
Program Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate a basic knowledge and philosophy of the fundamental principles and concepts of sport management.
- Evaluate research and communicate effectively in speech and writing utilizing appropriate information sources, presentation formats and technologies in sport management.
- Display effective critical thinking, decision making and problem-solving skills related to issues in the sport management industry.
- Demonstrate professional and job specific knowledge and skills acquired in sport management courses to meet professional competencies within the sport management field.
Degrees and Certificates
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Sport Management, -
Sports Management, Minor
Classes
SPM 181: Introduction to Sport Management
Class Program
The course introduces the student to the principles and practices of sport management. The course will emphasize learning by participation and prepare students for a major in sport management.
Semester Offered
Offered every semester.
SPM 325: Organization and Administration
Class Program
A study of administrative structure, program philosophy, and procedures involved in program organization, and development, legal issues, and other duties of personnel involved in the administration of physical education, athletics, intramural, or leisure services programs.
Semester Offered
Offered every semester.
SPM 331: Sport Law, Ethics and Governance
Class Program
This course examines governance and policy development in sport management. Topics include studying managerial activities related to sport governance within various agencies in sport, at the high school, collegiate, professional and international levels. Further topics are will be to focus on ethical and social issues within sport organizations, as well as the legal issues prevalent in today's sports world: Gender Equity, Proposition 42 and 48, NCAA compliance, Negligence, Due Process and Liability.
Semester Offered
Offered fall semester.
Notes
PETH - Satisfies Professional Ethics for the major.
SPM 332: Sport Marketing and Sponsorship
Class Program
A study of sport marketing in our modern society with an emphasis on sport sales. The course will focus on research and development, sport promotions, sport sponsorship, advertising and sport merchandising and distribution of sporting goods.
Semester Offered
Offered spring semester.
SPM 333: Sport Finance, Fundraising, and Sponsorship
Class Program
This course is designed to provide a comprehensive overview for fundraising, finance, and sponsorship. Concepts include sources of revenue for sports financing, principles of budgeting, spreadsheet utilization, and financial management of sport facilities and enterprises. Additional topics include sports specific fundraising, community engagement fundraising, fundraising principles and sporting events fundraising. Students will develop an understanding of the essentials of fundraising, financing operations, and examine larger issues confronting sports in today's climate.
Recommended Prerequisites
SPM 181
SPM 400: Internship Seminar in Sport Professions III
Class Program
This seminar is the capstone course of the sport management program. This course integrates material from previous courses and requires the student to develop a comprehensive, customized portfolio and an oral presentation.
Corequisites
SPM 495
Semester Offered
Offered every semester.
Notes
PCOM - Satisfies Professional Communication for the major.
SPM 451: Event and Facility Management
Class Program
This course is designed to give advanced students information and knowledge on the operation and management of athletic and recreational facilities. In addition, the student will have the opportunity to plan and prepare a major event, to include hands-on opportunities to administer, organize, direct personnel, fundraise, and market.
Prerequisite Courses
Semester Offered
Offered fall semester.
SPM 491: Independent Study
Research project and / or field experience in sport management. Open to Sport Management major or minors. Must be approved by the Department Chair.
Semester Offered
Offered at departmental discretion.
SPM 492: Independent Study
Research project and / or field experience in sport management. Open to Sport Management major or minors. Must be approved by the Department Chair.
Semester Offered
Offered at departmental discretion.
SPM 495: Internship
Class Program
The internship experience is open only to those students who are enrolled in either the Exercise Science, Leisure Services Concentration or Sport Management major, have a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA, and have received permission of the Department Chair to participate in the internship. 135 hours required. The internship experience benefits the students by allowing them to apply college training in an everyday job situation while continuing to earn college credit. Students will have the opportunity to choose from a variety of internship settings related to Exercise Science, Sport Management or Leisure Services.
Co-Requisite Courses
Semester Offered
Offered every semester.
Notes
PCEN - Satisfies Professional Civic Engagement for the major.
SPM 496: Internship II
Class Program
The internship experience is open only to those students who are enrolled in either the Exercise Science, Leisure Services Concentration or Sport Management major, have a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA, and have received permission of the Department Chair to participate in the internship. 135 hours required. The internship experience II will benefit students by allowing them to apply college training in an everyday job situation while continuing to earn college credit. Students will have the opportunity to choose from a variety of internship settings related to Exercise Science, Sport Management or Leisure Services.
Semester Offered
Offered fall and spring semesters.