Sports Management Minor

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A Sports Management minor is ideal for anyone with an interest in sports, finance, management, and leadership. This minor equips students with a multidisciplinary background to be successful in a growing and rapid changing field. Completing this minor affords students the acumen developing their skill-sets leading to job opportunities such as: Athletic Directors, Sports Marketing Managers, Sports team Coaches, and Facilities Managers.

Reasons to consider a career in Sports Management:

•            Integrate a passion of sports into a career.
•            Enjoy diverse career opportunities.
•            Work with high-profile clients.
•            Create opportunities for athletes.
•            Serve your community.

Program Requirements

Required Courses: 9 Credits

MGMT 203 - Introduction to Sports Management 3 Credit(s)
ACCT 201 - Principles of Accounting I 3 Credit(s)
or
ACCT 203 - Survey of Accounting 3 Credit(s)
MKTG 301 - Principles of Marketing 3 Credit(s)

Sports Coaching or Sports Business

Select 3 courses from one of the following areas:

Sports Coaching

EXSC 303 - Techniques of Coaching 2 Credit(s)
EXSC 326 - Health and Sports Management 3 Credit(s)
EXSC 332 - Fitness Management 3 Credit(s)
EXSC 420 - Strength and Conditioning 3 Credit(s)
PHTH 333 - Human Nutrition 3 Credit(s)

Sports Business

MKTG 320 - Principles of Advertising and Promotion 3 Credit(s)
MKTG 425 - Digital Marketing 3 Credit(s)
MGMT 301 - Principles of Management 3 Credit(s)
MGMT 420 - Leadership in Organizations 3 Credit(s)
MGMT 335 - Human Resources Management 3 Credit(s)
MGMT 491 - Management Internship 1-12 Credit(s)

Notes:

A minimum of 2.0 is required for all classes counted toward the minor
12 credits must be 300 level or higher
Majors in Business Administration cannot count no more than three courses in each program
at least 9 credits must in residence credit