Sports Management
General
Program Title
Sports Management
Degree Designation
MS
Award Type
Masters
Program Level
Graduate
Instruction Mode
On Campus
Program Description
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management. A program that prepares individuals to apply business, coaching, and physical education principles to the organization, administration, and management of athletic programs and teams, fitness/rehabilitation facilities and health clubs, sport recreation services, and related services. Includes instruction in program planning and development; business and financial management principles; sales, marketing, and recruitment; event promotion, scheduling and management; facilities management; public relations; legal aspects of sports; and applicable health and safety standards.
Department/Unit(s)
College/School
College of Health and Wellness Professions
Status
Active
Admission Requirements
What previous degree and/or experience is required prior to admission to this program?
Bachelors Degree
Minimum undergraduate GPA for admission
2.75
Required GPA for graduation
3
Minimum Course Grade
B- (2.67)
Minimum Course Grade Applies To
All courses in this program
Requirements
Program Learning Outcomes
Outcome
Identify and explain appropriate principles of marketing, promotion, and fundraising in creating and planning a specific fundraising/promotion project for a sport management organization.
Outcome
Demonstrate an understanding of administrative practices in sport management.
Degree Maps
Major Code
3008
Program Code
1778