Our curriculum is designed to expose students to all facets of the sports world, with an emphasis on developing critical leaders in an ever-changing global industry.
Our curriculum will expose you to all facets of the sports world, with an emphasis on developing leaders in an ever-changing global sport industry. Classes offer a unique blend of management, leadership, professional development, and sociology, creating the perfect environment to foster skill development, critical thinking, and innovation. We combine foundational classroom education with real-world opportunities and problems, and we pride ourselves on training the next generation of sport management professionals in an inclusive environment designed to stimulate passion, success, and growth.
Why major in Sport Management?
Like elite athletes, our students pride themselves on taking ownership of their development, going above the ordinary, and seeking out challenges. With passionate and dedicated faculty to support their growth, our students thrive under pressure and learn to compete in everything they do!
Degree Requirements | Credits |
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Major Requirements | 50 |
University Core Requirements | 50 |
Electives | 28 |
Total | 128 |
Minor Requirements | Credits |
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Course Requirements | 20 |
Total | 20 |
Course | Course Title | Credits |
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COM 1110 | Human Communication | 4 |
COM 1113 | Graphic Software Packages | 2 |
SMG 1010 | Introduction to Sport Management | 4 |
SMG 1020 | Professional Development in Sport Management | 4 |
SMG 2100 | Sport Marketing | 4 |
SMG 2300 | Sport Finance | 4 |
SMG 3010 | Organizational Behavior in Sport Organizations | 4 |
SMG 3020 | Sport in Society | 4 |
SMG/WGS 3030 | Gender Issues in Sport | 4 |
SMG 3040 | Sport Law | 4 |
SMG 4100 | Strategic Management of Sport Organizations | 4 |
SMG 4200 | Sports Executive Boardroom Experience | 4 |
SMG 4811 | Sport Management Internship | 4 |
Course Descriptions |
Course | Course Title | Credits |
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SMG 1010 | Introduction to Sport Management | 4 |
SMG 2100 | Sport Marketing | 4 |
Required Electives (12 credits) Choose 12 credits from the following list of courses: |
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SMG 2300 | Sport Finance | 4 |
SMG 3010 | Organizational Behavior in Sport Organizations | 4 |
SMG 3020, SMG/WGS 3030 | Sport in Society or Gender Issues in Sport | 4 |
SMG 3040 | Sport Law | 4 |
Course Descriptions |