The degree in sport management is focused on the business and governance of sport as it applies to sport organizations. For more information, contact the Sport Management Department .
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Explain the fundamental principles of the sport management field such as but not limited to strategic management, sport marketing, sport finance, sport media and sport law.
- Identify the key concepts and procedures related to ethical "good practice" in situations specific to sport.
- Employ a variety of oral and written business communications.
- Express an understanding for individual differences and appreciate the benefits of all dimensions of diversity including but not limited to ethnicity, gender, age, physical differences, sexual orientation, race, and religion.
- Illustrate their competence to utilize current technology to perform vital tasks within the sport business realm.
- Apply critical thinking skills to practical scenarios and projects.
- Perform practical experience within the sport industry through fieldwork that demonstrates the fundamental sport management core courses.
Program Standard Grade Point Average
The major GPA is calculated by all courses identified in the college catalog as required for the major. In addition, this program has an established program standard GPA which may be used to determine progress in the program.
CAP 100; COM 100, 210, 230, 300;
ECO 111, 221, 366;
EXS 201, 290, 345, 410, 420, 450;
MAT 201;
MGT 250, 253, 254;
PED 434;
PSY 101, 201;
SPM 100-599
- Sport Management Major Requirements
CAP 100; COM 100, 210, 230, 300;
ECO 111, 221, 366;
EXS 201, 290, 345, 410, 420, 450;
MAT 201;
MGT 250, 253, 254;
PED 434;
PSY 101, 201;
SPM 100-599
Admission Requirements
- Acceptance to the major is highly competitive and is dependent on space availability and the candidate's academic record, behavioral and professional background. Admission to the major is limited and application does not guarantee admission.
- Students wishing to major in sport management must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.25 to be considered. Meeting this minimum standard does not guarantee admission into the program.
- Students wishing to become majors by internally transferring from another major must submit a portfolio that includes:
a) change of major form
b) personal statement explaining their interest in the major relative to their future academic and professional career interests.
- Students may be required to complete an additional interview with department faculty.
- Students will be notified in writing of their acceptance, their conditional acceptance or their rejection. Students who are not accepted may reapply in a future semester.
- A declaration of interest in the SPMG major does not guarantee acceptance for a student.
Career Potential
- Sports marketing
- Public relations
- Event management
- Sport administration
- Ticket sales
- Intercollegiate sports
- Broadcasting
- Social media manager
- Business analytics
