Sport Management Minor

Sport management is an interdisciplinary program that examines sport business and provides professional preparation for jobs in one of the nation’s largest industries. This program enhances the liberal arts curriculum by combining business, economics, philosophy, English, accounting, mass communications and sport management-related courses in exercise and sport science. Students successfully completing the requirements of this minor will be prepared for careers in profit and nonprofit sport and recreation organizations, including industries such as youth sports, professional and semi-professional sports, and sports in educational settings. Job opportunities exist within the sport management profession in such positions as: athletic director, sports information director, intramural director, community recreation manager, sales person, media relations director, sports entrepreneurship, sports club manager, ticket operations, and sales and promotions, among many others. Students would also be prepared for graduate studies in sports management or athletic administration.

Degree Requirements

Course Requirements

ESS 114Foundations - Sport Management

3

ESS 225Women in Sport

3

ESS 320Admin Aspects of Exercise Sport Science

3

ATH 243Leadership in Sport

3

BUS 124Introduction to Management

3

 

Two courses in business management

OR

One course in business management

AND

ESS 355Internship

3