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The Sport Management major program is designed for students seeking an interdisciplinary approach to sport and recreation management. The major prepares students for entry into a wide array of career paths within the sport marketplace. Career opportunities include, but are not limited to, marketing of goods and services within professional and amateur sport, management of public and commercial recreation programs and facilities, electronic and print communication positions within sport organizations or sport media outlets and, sales and marketing in the fitness and health club industries.
Term 1
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Requirement
Hours
ENGL 1101 English Composition IENGL 1101 English Composition I3 Credits
A composition course focusing on skills required for effective writing in a variety of contexts, with emphasis on exposition, analysis, and argumentation, and also including introductory use of a variety of research skills.
3
ECON 1000 Contemporary Economic IssuesECON 1000 Credits
Description not available
2
General Education Core Curriculum Technology, Mathematics, and Sciences II (1 of 2)General Education Core Curriculum Technology, Mathematics, and Sciences II (1 of 2)4 Credits
SCI 1101 or GEOG 1112 or GEOG 1113 or (BIOL 1107 and BIOL 1107L) or (PHYS 1111 and PHYS 1111L) or (PHYS 2211 and PHYS 2211L) or (CHEM 1211 and CHEM 1211L) or (CHEM 1151 and CHEM 1151L) or (BIOL 1108 and BIOL 1108L) or (PHYS 1112 and PHYS 1112L) or (PHYS 2212 and PHYS 2212L) or (CHEM 1212 and CHEM 1212L) or (CHEM 1152 and CHEM 1152L)
4
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3
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3
Total: 15
Term 2
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Requirement
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ENGL 1102 English Composition IIENGL 1102 English Composition II3 Credits
A composition course that develops writing skills beyond the levels of proficiency required by ENGL 1101, that emphasizes interpretation, and evaluation, and that incorporates a variety of more advanced research methods.
Prerequisites: (
ENGL 1101 with a minimum grade of C or
ENGL 101 with a minimum grade of C)
3
ACCT 2101 Principles of Accounting IACCT 2101 Credits
Description not available
Prerequisites: (
ENGL 1101 with a minimum grade of C and (
MATH 1101 with a minimum grade of D or
MATH 1111 with a minimum grade of D or
MATH 1106 with a minimum grade of D or
MATH 1113 with a minimum grade of D or
MATH 1112 with a minimum grade of D or
MATH 1190 with a minimum grade of D))
3
POLS 1101 American GovernmentPOLS 1101 American Government3 Credits
This course examines the institutions and processes of American government and Georgia State government. Global comparisons are made between the governments of the U.S. and other modern nation-states.
3
General Education Core Curriculum Technology, Mathematics, and Sciences II (2 of 2)General Education Core Curriculum Technology, Mathematics, and Sciences II (2 of 2)3 Credits
SCI 1102 or GEOG 1112K or GEOG 1113K or GEOG 1125 or ANTH 1105 or GEOG 1110 or (BIOL 1107 and BIOL 1107L) or (BIOL 1108 and BIOL 1108L) or (CHEM 1211 and CHEM 1211L) or (CHEM 1151 and CHEM 1151L) or (CHEM 1212 and CHEM 1212L) or (CHEM 1152 and CHEM 1152L) or (PHYS 1111 and PHYS 1111L) or (PHYS 1112 and PHYS 1112L) or (PHYS 2212 and PHYS 2212L) or (PHYS 2211 and PHYS 2211L)
3
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3
Total: 15
Year 1 (Hours: 30)
Term 3
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Requirement
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SM 2100 Intro to Sport ManagementSM 2100 Intro to Sport Management3 Credits
This course provides an introduction to sport management. Topics include historical development of the discipline, overview of the profession, professional organizations, current issues, future trends, and career opportunities.
3
ECON 2106 Principles of MicroeconomicsECON 2106 Credits
Description not available
Prerequisites: (
MATH 1101 with a minimum grade of D or
MATH 1106 with a minimum grade of D or
MATH 1111 with a minimum grade of D or
MATH 1113 with a minimum grade of D or
MATH 1190 with a minimum grade of D or
MATH 101 with a minimum grade of D or
MATH 190 with a minimum grade of D)
3
SM 2200 History & Contemp Aspect SprtSM 2200 History & Contemp Aspect Sprt3 Credits
This course focuses on the evolution of sport within the United States and how it compares and contrasts with the development of sport around the world. Topics include , youth sport, collegiate athletics, professional sports leagues, international competition, culture, race, and gender.
3
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3
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3
Total: 15
Term 4
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Requirement
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COMM 1110 Public SpeakingCOMM 1110 Public Speaking3 Credits
The organization of materials and the vocal and physical aspects of delivery in various speaking situations.
3
SM 2400 Sports Information and MediaSM 2400 Sports Information and Media3 Credits
The primary purpose of this course is to familiarize students with the field of sport information including mass communication, the print media, the broadcast media, sports news releases, interviewing, and public relations. Emphasis is placed upon the gathering, managing, and delivering of information about sport organizations, teams, players, and coaches to the public.
Prerequisites: SM 2100 with a minimum grade of C
3
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3
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3
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3
Total: 15
Year 2 (Hours: 30)
Term 5
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Requirement
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SM 3000 Practicum in Sport ManagementSM 3000 Practicum in Sport Management2 Credits
The course is designed to provide the student with practical experience in a sport-related business, industry, or organization. Practicum students participate in various components and functions of the management and operation of a sport or fitness facility or sport organization or business. Students must complete a minimum of 60 hours in the field.
Prerequisites: SM 2400 with a minimum grade of C
2
SM 3100 Sport SociologySM 3100 Sport Sociology3 Credits
This course provides a study of sociological theories and principles?applied to understanding sport management. This class analyzes sport from a sociological perspective?through the study of values, norms, and behavior of sport in society.???
Prerequisites: SM 2400 with a minimum grade of C
3
SM 3050 Legal Aspects of SportsSM 3050 Legal Aspects of Sports3 Credits
This course focuses on the application of legal principles to the sport, recreation, and fitness industries. Topics covered include agency law, tort liability, contract law, antitrust law, Constitutional law, labor law, and criminal law.
Prerequisites: SM 2400 with a minimum grade of C
3
SM 3200 Leadership & Mgt in Sport Org.SM 3200 Leadership & Mgt in Sport Org.3 Credits
Students explore the theoretical frameworks of the body of knowledge of Sport Management, the practical applications of those frameworks, and the ethical issues confronting today?s sport managers. This course also provides application for the development of skills necessary to be an effective and efficient leader regarding communication, motivation, and decision-making. The role of human resources and leadership theory in an atmosphere of complexity and diversity is also explored.
Prerequisites: SM 2400 with a minimum grade of C
3
Sport Management Major Electives (1 of 7)Sport Management Major Electives (1 of 7)3 Credits
SM 3398 or SM 3600 or SM 3700 or SM 3900 or SM 4200 or SM 4300 or SM 4400 or SM 4490 or SM 4600 or SM 4650 or SM 3650 or SM 3750 or SM 3800 or SM 3850 or SM 3950 or SM 4100 or SM 4150 or SM 4950 or ENTR 3001 or HPAL 3050 or HPAL 3100 or HPAL 3395 or MKTG 3100 or MKTG 4870 or HPAL 3055 or HPAL 3061 or HPAL 3065 or HPAL 3075 or HPAL 3085 or HPAL 3090 or HPAL 3095
3
Sport Management Major Electives (2 of 7)Sport Management Major Electives (2 of 7)3 Credits
SM 3398 or SM 3600 or SM 3700 or SM 3900 or SM 4200 or SM 4300 or SM 4400 or SM 4490 or SM 4600 or SM 4650 or SM 3650 or SM 3750 or SM 3800 or SM 3850 or SM 3950 or SM 4100 or SM 4150 or SM 4950 or ENTR 3001 or HPAL 3050 or HPAL 3100 or HPAL 3395 or MKTG 3100 or MKTG 4870
3
Total: 17
Term 6
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Requirement
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SM 3500 Spnsrship & Fundrsng in SportSM 3500 Spnsrship & Fundrsng in Sport3 Credits
This course focuses on the role of sponsorship and fundraising in sport. Students are exposed to sport-specific fundraising challenges and goals for events, facilities, and organizations in the sports industry. The roles of media and public relations are also addressed. This course stresses practical applications in unique situations faced by sport management practitioners.
Prerequisites: SM 3200 with a minimum grade of C
3
SM 4700 Sports EconomicsSM 4700 Sports Economics3 Credits
This course applies economic principles to sports. Economic models from industrial organization, public finance, labor economics, game theory, macroeconomics, and other fields of economics are used to gain a better understanding of sports and the modern sports industry.
Prerequisites: SM 3200 with a minimum grade of C
3
SM 4800 Sports FinanceSM 4800 Sports Finance3 Credits
This course covers basic principles of finance as they relate to sports. Emphasis is placed on current practices and issues relating to funding, budgeting, and revenue acquisition in sports through private and public means. Topics include taxing and borrowing, ticket sales, concessions, broadcast sales, and sponsorship. The course includes an introduction to collection and analysis of sports business data.
Prerequisites: SM 3200 with a minimum grade of C
3
Sport Management Major Elective (3 of 7)Sport Management Major Elective (3 of 7)3 Credits
SM 3398 or SM 3600 or SM 3700 or SM 3900 or SM 4200 or SM 4300 or SM 4400 or SM 4490 or SM 4600 or SM 4650 or SM 3650 or SM 3750 or SM 3800 or SM 3850 or SM 3950 or SM 4100 or SM 4150 or SM 4950 or ENTR 3001 or HPAL 3050 or HPAL 3100 or HPAL 3395 or MKTG 3100 or MKTG 4870 or HPAL 3055 or HPAL 3061 or HPAL 3065 or HPAL 3075 or HPAL 3085 or HPAL 3090 or HPAL 3095
3
Sport Management Major Elective (4 of 7)Sport Management Major Elective (4 of 7)3 Credits
SM 3398 or SM 3600 or SM 3700 or SM 3900 or SM 4200 or SM 4300 or SM 4400 or SM 4490 or SM 4600 or SM 4650 or SM 3650 or SM 3750 or SM 3800 or SM 3850 or SM 3950 or SM 4100 or SM 4150 or SM 4950 or ENTR 3001 or HPAL 3050 or HPAL 3100 or HPAL 3395 or MKTG 3100 or MKTG 4870
3
Total: 15
Year 3 (Hours: 32)
Term 7
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SM 4850 Sport Event ManagementSM 4850 Sport Event Management3 Credits
This course focuses upon how to successfully plan and execute sport events. Topics addressed include the determination of objectives, developing a budget, marketing, recruiting attendees, and safety topics.
Prerequisites: SM 3000 with a minimum grade of C and
SM 3050 with a minimum grade of C and
SM 4700 with a minimum grade of C and
SM 4800 with a minimum grade of C
3
SM 4875 Sport Facility Design & MgmntSM 4875 Sport Facility Design & Mgmnt3 Credits
This course focuses upon the principles and theories involving the overall design and management of events in indoor and outdoor facilities for sport and physical activity. Topics covered include facility design, planning, management, operations, and maintenance.
Prerequisites: SM 3000 with a minimum grade of C and
SM 3050 with a minimum grade of C and
SM 4700 with a minimum grade of C and
SM 4800 with a minimum grade of C
3
SM 4925 Senior SeminarSM 4925 Senior Seminar1 Credits
This capstone course for the Sport Management major integrates professional preparation along with strategies for seeking internship and entry-level employment, long-term career planning, and post graduate study options.
Prerequisites: SM 3050 with a minimum grade of C and
SM 4700 with a minimum grade of C and
SM 4800 with a minimum grade of C
1
Sport Management Major Elective (5 of 7)Sport Management Major Elective (5 of 7)3 Credits
SM 3398 or SM 3600 or SM 3700 or SM 3900 or SM 4200 or SM 4300 or SM 4400 or SM 4490 or SM 4600 or SM 4650 or SM 3650 or SM 3750 or SM 3800 or SM 3850 or SM 3950 or SM 4100 or SM 4150 or SM 4950 or ENTR 3001 or HPAL 3050 or HPAL 3100 or HPAL 3395 or MKTG 3100 or MKTG 4870
3
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3
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3
Total: 16
Term 8
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SM 4950 Sr Internship in Sport MgmtSM 4950 Sr Internship in Sport Mgmt3 Credits
This course provides students with an opportunity for an in-depth work experience at an approved sport management internship site. Students are expected to acquire relevant skills and develop a professional network in order to prepare for entry-level employment in the sport marketplace.
Prerequisites: SM 4925 with a minimum grade of C
6
Sport Management Major Elective (6 of 7)Sport Management Major Elective (6 of 7)3 Credits
SM 3398 or SM 3600 or SM 3700 or SM 3900 or SM 4200 or SM 4300 or SM 4400 or SM 4490 or SM 4600 or SM 4650 or SM 3650 or SM 3750 or SM 3800 or SM 3850 or SM 3950 or SM 4100 or SM 4150 or SM 4950 or ENTR 3001 or HPAL 3050 or HPAL 3100 or HPAL 3395 or MKTG 3100 or MKTG 4870
3
Sport Management Major Elective (7 of 7)Sport Management Major Elective (7 of 7)3 Credits
SM 3398 or SM 3600 or SM 3700 or SM 3900 or SM 4200 or SM 4300 or SM 4400 or SM 4490 or SM 4600 or SM 4650 or SM 3650 or SM 3750 or SM 3800 or SM 3950 or SM 4100 or SM 4150 or SM 4950 or ENTR 3001 or HPAL 3050 or HPAL 3100 or HPAL 3395 or MKTG 3100 or MKTG 4870
3
Total: 12
Year 4 (Hours: 28)
Program Total: 120 Hours
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