Overview
The Sport Management major will provide you with both a theoretical background and a range of practical experiences that are designed to enable you to provide leadership in the sport and fitness industry or to pursue further education at the graduate level. The program is designed to apply business management skills to the world of sport. Career paths in sport require managers, directors and employees to possess knowledge and skills in sport and leadership.
Learning Goals
Upon successful completion of the Sport Management major, you will be able to:
- Understand and apply sport management skills with a focus on servant leadership and ethical practice
- Communicate and lead effectively to support inclusive and healthy sport programs
- Make responsible decisions in sport marketing, finance, and legal areas to help organizations grow
- Design and manage sport programs that promote athlete safety, health, and overall wellbeing
Required Coursework
The Sport Management major requires a total of 52 credit hours (31 upper level hours; 21 lower level hours). Refer to the current course catalog for the complete list of courses required for this major.
