BS in Sports Management
The Bachelor of Science in Sports Management combines a dedicated group of courses in sports management, business and physical education with the combination of liberal arts courses. Coursework for the degree focuses on key business skills with specific application to the sports industry. A sports management major can expect to find careers as professional managers in areas such as sports marketing, sports media, amateur and professional athletics, nonprofit recreation programs and sports and entertainment event planning. Opportunities are available throughout the United States and globally.
Foundations of Inquiry and Intellectual Discovery Requirements 44-46 Hours
Foundations of Inquiry & Intellectual Discovery Requirements
Additional Requirements: 9 Hours
Required Courses:
Sports Management Major (53 Hours)
NOTE: This major has a "forced" minor built into the following coursework for the major.
Required Courses:
| AC201 | Principles of Accounting I | 3 |
| BU110 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| BU225 | Computer Applications in Business | 3 |
| BU341 | Business Law-Contracts | 3 |
| MG356 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
| ET375 | Small Business Management | 3 |
| MK330 | Marketing | 3 |
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MK303
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| SPM303 | Sports Marketing and Events | 3 |
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| SPM101 | Introduction Sports Management | 2 |
| SPM201 | Sports Management Pre-Internship | 1 |
| SPM345 | Law for Recreation and Sports Managers | 3 |
| SPM480 | Sports Management Capstone | 3 |
| SPM301 | Sports Management Post-Internship | 2 |
| EX203 | Introduction to Exercise Science | 2 |
| PE212 | 1st Aid and Community CPR | 2 |
| PE221 | Psychological and Sociological Aspects of Sport and Exercise | 3 |
| PE323 | Care and Prevention of Injuries | 3 |
| SPM321 | Organization and Administration of Sports and Athletic Programs | 3 |
Min. 5 hrs. of the following:
| PESW101 | Swimming and Water Sports | 1 |
| EX331 | Advanced Exercise Science | 3 |
| IB376 | International Business | 3 |
| FB351 | Business Finance | 3 |
| MK235 | Consumer Behavior | 3 |
| MK339 | Sales Management | 3 |
| CT230 | Mass Media | 3 |
| CT280 | Public Relations Events | 3 |
Electives to Complete Min. 120 Hours