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    Nov 23, 2024  
2020-2021 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Sport Management, BS


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Bachelor of Science in Sport Management

Normal Time to Completion: Four Years

This program is offered at the Main Campus and online.

Students in the Bachelor of Science in Sport Management program begin with a foundation course in sport management and build on that foundation in subsequent courses, gaining specific knowledge in the areas of societal sport, sport administration, sport events and facility management, sport marketing, sport law, and sport economics. All students are required to complete an internship, allowing them to gain valuable hands-on experience in the area of sport management. Graduates may pursue careers in athletic administration, sport marketing, ticket sales, game-day operations, and community relations. This degree program is programmatically accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs.

Bachelor of Science in Sport Management Program Outcomes

  1. Adaption to Change in Sport Management - Students will demonstrate the ability to adapt to the changing sport management environment via strategic planning, creativity, and innovation.
  2. Integration of Business Concepts in Sport Management - Students will develop an ability to integrate concepts from various business disciplines and apply those concepts in the formulation of solutions to complex sport management issues and problems.
  3. Global Perspective in Sport Management - Students will develop a global perspective as it relates to the function of sport management in an increasingly multicultural and multinational world.
  4. Business Ethics - Students will examine and apply ethical and professional behaviors and standards to contemporary business situations.
  5. Communication - Students will communicate professionally using written and/or oral skills essential to success in the business environment.
  6. Fundamental Business Concepts - Students will demonstrate the ability to apply the fundamental concepts of management, marketing, accounting, finance, and economics in a business environment.

Bachelor of Science in Sport Management


General Education: 60 Required Credits


Liberal Arts: 21 Required Credits


Designated Writing Course: 3 Required Credits


Math: 6 Required Credits


Science: 3 Required Credits


  • Elective 3 Credits

Open Electives: 15 Required Credits


  • Elective 3 Credits
  • Elective 3 Credits
  • Elective 3 Credits
  • Elective 3 Credits
  • Elective 3 Credits

Major, Core, & Concentrations: 54 Required Credits


Capstone: 3 Required Credits


Concentration/Directed Electives*: 9 Required Credits


  • 300-400 Level Directed Elective 3 Credits
  • 300-400 Level Directed Elective 3 Credits
  • 300-400 Level Directed Elective 3 Credits

College to Career Core: 6 Required Credits


Total Program Credits: 120 Required Credits


Sport Communication Concentration: 9 Required Credits


Sport Psychology Concentration: 9 Required Credits


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