ACADEMICS

Course Descriptions

Sport Management

SPMT 1003 Foundation of Sport Management

An introductory course exploring the history, development,and governance as well as current issues and trends in sport management. Emphasis will be placed on the regulations and impact of Title IX.

SPMT 2023 Sport Delivery Systems and Communication

Examination of the fundamental theories, practices, and communication necessary to deliver sport products and services to consumers. Prerequisite: SPMT 1003.

SPMT 3013 Marketing Sports

A survey of marketing strategies and promotional activities related to the sports industry including media relationships. Prerequisites: SPMT 1003 and SPMT 2023.

SPMT 3213 Legal and Ethical Aspects of Sport Management

An examination of legal and ethical principles, liability, dilemmas, and court cases relating to sport-specific issues within the context of managing sport services. Prerequisites: SPMT 3013 and PHIL 1313.

SPMT 3233 Organization and Management of Athletic Programs

A study of principles, issues, and trends within the organization and management of athletic programs. Prerequisite: MGMT 3013.

SPMT 4113 Sport Economics and Financing

A study of the economics and financing of the sports indus-try. Prerequisite: SPMT 3233.

SPMT 4116 Sporting Event Management

A study of sport venue, events, and event management. Field experience is included. Prerequisites: SPMT 3213, SPMT 3233, permission, and senior standing.

SPMT 4313 Leadership in Sport Organizations

Application of contemporary management and leadership concepts, principles, and issues related to the operation of sport organizations. Includes theories of organization and leadership. Prerequisites: Permission and senior standing.

SPMT 4323 Seminar in Sport Management

Capstone course addressing the professional governance, standards, behaviors, and expectations of the sport manager. Students will investigate, analyze, and synthesize information using undergraduate skills developed through their educational process. Prerequisites: Permission and senior standing.

SPMT 4426 Sport Management Internship

Capstone supervised field experience in a sports agency designed to apply professional standards, behaviors, and expectations of the profession and meet the student's professional entry-level goals. Prerequisites: Permission and senior Standing.