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Course Criteria
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1.00 Credits
In the third year course, students will implement the skills learned in the first-year and sophomore professional development seminars. The course covers various aspects of the job search process. Students spend several weeks conducting mock interviews, which are evaluated by their peers. In addition, ethics and professionalism in the workplace are covered and the student portfolio is further worked on.
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1.00 Credits
This course covers topics such as developing a job search strategy, how to connect with recruiters, the skill of negotiating salary, and how to use the student portfolio in an interview. Students explore their options for recruiting and begin looking at their transition to the workplace. Students also participate in a series of programs led by recruiters, area business leaders, and alumni. The portfolio is expanded and readied to be used in the interview process.
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3.00 Credits
This introductory-level course provides an overview to the structure of the sport industry and highlights the scope and variety of potential career opportunities. The value of professional management to sport organizations will also be emphasized. Attention will be given to the issues facing sport organizations and the use of management techniques to solve business-related problems. The development of effective communication skills and networking skills, will be stressed through class presentations and projects and assignments.
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3.00 Credits
This course examines the role of sports in North American culture and in a global context. The pervasiveness of sport in all areas of society will be investigated from a sociological perspective. Analysis of current issues impacting informal, organized, and professional sport will be considered. Attention will also be given to common characteristics within sport and society, including societal values and sport, social problems and sport, deviance, violence, politics, religion, the economy, mass media, ethnicity, nationality, and others.
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3.00 Credits
This course provides the student with basic knowledge and understanding of sport marketing and promotions for intercollegiate, recreational, and professional sport. Marketing?s relationship to products and sponsorships, licensing, public relations, media, and special events will be emphasized. Students will get hands-on experience with database management and survey research.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to provide the prospective sport manager with an overview of the major financial issues facing sport managers and the sport industry. An analysis of the following areas will be undertaken: sources of revenue for sport organizations and leagues, a comparison of public and private sector funding in sports, and investment of public resources into private sporting facilities. Also, budgeting and investment comparisons will be discussed."
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9.00 Credits
The internship requirement is considered to be one of the most critical components of the Sport Management Program. Students will undertake a 12 - 15 week, full-time (40 hours per week) supervised internship during the summer following the junior year, or during the fall or spring semesters of the senior year. This opportunity is expected to enhance the student?s academic experiences via a required industry analysis paper, a research project, weekly logs and a portfolio, as well as provide additional work experience and networking opportunities. Internship experiences may take place in any of the varied sport industry settings. Students may obtain internships in any region of the country and in some cases may receive financial compensation.
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3.00 Credits
The practicum is designed to provide students with the opportunity to gain first hand experience in the business of sport. The course is structured to include weekly interaction and discussions with the professor which will focus on the student's experiences and the practical application of management principles. Students are required to undertake 8 - 10 hours per week (throughout the semester) in an industry setting of their choice.
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3.00 Credits
The application of legal principles is considered in relation to professional and amateur sports. Emphasis is placed on tort liabilities and risk management. Specific topics include negligence, duty of care, intentional torts, crowd management, contracts and constitutional law. Actual court cases relating to these principles are examined.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to introduce the student to the management issues faced by administrators within collegiate and high school athletics departments. Students will develop an understanding of issues such as governance, scheduling, NCAA and conference compliance, gender equity and Title IX, conference membership issues, departmental structure, and organizational goals in athletics, legal issues, and operating procedures.
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