SMGT - Sport Management

Course will introduce students to the basic foundational knowledge of the sport industry, plus a wide range of career opportunities involving sport, and the various impacts of sport.

Principles of organization and administration as they apply to managing sport organizations. Issues related to working with and through individuals to achieve organizational goals and objectives are discussed.

This course will teach students to learn and navigate the sport sales process. The financial strength of a sport entity is determined by its sales ability, and through lecture, guest speakers, and applied 'real world' exercises, students will have the opportunity to obtain knowledge, skills, and experiences in sport sales that are essential for entry level positions.

An introduction to sport media and public relations. Special emphasis will be placed on the communications process in sport and the various mediums that can be used to convey messages. The internal and external publics involved in sport public relations will be examined along with the steps involved in the process.

This course is designed to examine the principles and practices of financial management in diverse recreation and sport service settings. Course will explore the basic concepts of financial planning and analysis to effectively manage a successful operation.

Selected experiences in sport, leisure or athletics that will enable students to become more actively involved with sport industry professionals and develop specialized industry skills. There is a 200-clock hour requirement.

A practical experience allowing sport management pre-internship students to shadow and observe sport industry professionals in a field-based setting. Portfolio development, reflective assessment of management, observation techniques and internship requirements will be emphasized.

Course will examine competitive market strategies as they apply to the sport industry. Emphasis will be placed on the relationship between sport products and sport markets, the communication mix, market research, and the role of strategic planning for business sponsorship.

This course is designed to provide students with a basic knowledge of the coaching profession. Special emphasis will be placed on establishing a sound coaching philosophy, selecting a coaching style, desirable qualities of a coach, ethics and the coach, roles of the head coach, planning and organizing for games and practices, coaching pedagogy, off-season planning, final preparations for the season, and issues and problems related to coaching and recruiting athletes.

This course presents an overview of the increasing effect the law is having on amateur athletics, professional sports and recreation programs.

This course provides an examination of the principles and practices of sport facility and event management. Special emphasis will be placed on management functions related to facility planning and supervision, financing, site design, public relations, security, operations, maintenance, programming, box office operations and concessions. This course is designed to introduce students to principles and practices of planning, budgeting, operating, scheduling, managing, and evaluating events in the sport industry. Students will acquire an in-depth knowledge about the specialized field of event management and become familiar with management techniques and strategies required for successful promotion, implementation and evaluation of special events within a sport context.

This writing intensive course offers an introduction to ethics and morality within the context of sports. It examines the values of sport and the basis for ethical decision making. Readings, case studies and class discussion are used to explore the moral significance of sport. This course is designed to foster critical thinking skills and to improve written and verbal communication skills through analysis of philosophical and ethical issues associated with sport.

Discusses the phenomenon of sport as it represents one of the most pervasive social institutions today. The major theme of this course is to demonstrate how sport reflects and enforces the beliefs, values, and ideologies of society. Emphasis is placed on changing attitudes and current trends in the world of sport. The course will be taught from sociological and philosophical perspectives.

This course examines psychological theories and research related to sport and exercise behavior. The course is designed to introduce students to the field by providing a broad overview of topics associated with sport and exercise psychology.

The class is a comprehensive survey of the historical interrelationship between sports and civil rights movements in the United States, emphasizing the African American experience. Through popular and academic text and documentary films, students will examine the role that sport has played in raising consciousness about racial issues, and how participation and spectatorship influence attitudes about race.

Culminating field-based experience required for all students with a major in sport management. Students will work with faculty in securing a placement with a sport-related organization to apply the knowledge from the classroom to real-world experiences. Internship site must be approved by the internship coordinator. 240-480 clock hours are required depending on the credit awarded.

This course will examine the theory, development, and application of analytics in sport. Students will learn about the application of analytics in sport for purposes of evaluating player performance, team management, market segmentation, pricing, and other areas in sport industry operations. Analytics includes the inclusive use of data, statistical and quantitative analysis, explanatory and predictive models, and fact-based decision making.

This course provides an opportunity for in-depth study of selected topics in sport management.

Individualized instruction to include research, specialized studies, or other scholarly writing.

This course is designed to provide students with a basic knowledge of the coaching profession. Special emphasis will be placed on establishing a sound coaching philosophy, selecting a coaching style, desirable qualities of a coach, ethics and the coach, roles of the head coach, planning and organizing for games and practices, coaching pedagogy, off-season planning, final preparations for the season, and issues and problems related to coaching and recruiting athletes.

Study of the psychological bases of coaching strategies and methodologies. Emphasis is placed on applying knowledge in field settings.

The class is a comprehensive survey of the historical interrelationship between sports and civil rights movements in the United States, emphasizing the African American experience. Through popular and academic text and documentary films, we will examine the role that sport has played in raising consciousness about racial issues, and how participation and spectatorship influence attitudes about race.

This course will examine the theory, development, and application of analytics in sport. Students will learn about the application of analytics in sport for purposes of evaluating player performance, team management, market segmentation, pricing, and other areas in sport industry operations. Analytics includes the inclusive use of data, statistical and quantitative analysis, explanatory and predictive models, and fact-based decision making. Sport Management program.

This course provides an opportunity for in-depth study of selected topics in sport management.

Practice in the use of statistical and analytical techniques in solving problems in sport management; supervised student research.

This course examines the principles of facility operation for sport, recreation, and entertainment events. It will provide students with an understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities commonly faced by facility managers and how to effectively manage a sport facility. Students will analyze current research related to planning, funding, and operating facilities for sport, recreation, and entertainment. Sport Management program.

This course examines the theory and practice of securing sponsorships and planning events. Students will analyze partnerships created between sport events and corporate sponsors. In addition, students will gain experience in planning and implementing a sport or leisure event. Sport Management program.

Designed to provide detailed practical experience (400 clock hours) in a sport management field setting. Sport Management program.

Selected topic courses in Sport Management. Sport Management program.

Individualized instruction to include research, specialized studies, or other scholarly writing. Sport Management program.

Students work independently with a faculty member to conduct research for their thesis on a topic related to sport management.

Students work independently with a faculty member to complete their thesis on a topic related to sport management.

This course is designed to examine the principles and practices of financial management in diverse sport service settings. This course will explore the basic concepts of financial planning and analysis required to effectively manage a successful sport operation. The concepts covered in this course include finance, economics, accounting, and general business practices. The course is intended to offer a broad perspective of sport finance along with the basic skills associated with fiscal planning and management. Students will gain an understanding of the core principles associated with the financial management of sport enterprises. Sport Management program.

This course will familiarize the student with theoretical and practical aspects of sport marketing including the dynamic nature of sport and the importance of branding. Through lecture and case-study analysis, the course will provide students with an understanding of the importance of marketing and consumer behavior theory and fundamentals specific to strategic marketing in the sport industry. Sport Management program.

This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of ethics and morals and how they apply in sport management settings. Teleological and deontological theories of ethics are examined with special application made to sport environments. Models of moral development, ethical decision making, and codes of ethics are emphasized. Sport Management program.

The course will examine the nature and scope of sport from sociological, historical, economic, and philosophical perspectives. Special emphasis will be placed on studying selected issues and topics that impact sport managers and their understanding of the role that sport plays in society. Sport Management program.

This course will examine the theory and practice of sport law as it relates to the management and supervision of sport and recreation facilities, programs, participants, spectators and events. Sport Management program.

This course will examine various management principles as they apply to sport settings. Special emphasis will be placed on studying leadership theories, human resource management, strategic planning, decision making, problem-solving, and employee motivation. Sport Management program.

This course will introduce students to various aspects of sport entrepreneurship ranging from development of an idea for a sport business to the formulation of a comprehensive sport business plan. Sport Management program.

In this capstone course, students in the Sport Analytics concentration gain an opportunity to demonstrate their analytical expertise by creating a professional portfolio. Drawing on insights from previous coursework, they will carry out independent data analyses on significant topics in the sport industry and share their findings with peers and the wider sport analytics community.

Selected topic courses in sport management. Sport Management program.

This course is designed to examine the principles and practices of financial management in diverse sport service settings. This course will explore the basic concepts of financial planning and analysis required to effectively manage a successful sport operation. The concepts covered in this course include finance, economics, accounting, and general business practices. The course is intended to offer a broad perspective of sport finance along with the basic skills associated with fiscal planning and management. Students will gain an understanding of the core principles associated with the financial management of sport enterprises.

This course will familiarize the student with theoretical and practical aspects of sport marketing, including the dynamic nature of sport and the importance of branding. Through lecture and case-study analysis, the course will provide students with an understanding of the importance of marketing and consumer behavior theory and fundamentals specific to strategic marketing in the sport industry.

This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of ethics and morals and how they apply in sport management settings. Teleological and deontological theories of ethics are examined with special application made to sport environments. Models of moral development, ethical decision making, and codes of ethics are emphasized.

The course will examine the nature and scope of sport from sociological, historical, economic, and philosophical perspectives. Special emphasis will be placed on studying selected issues and topics that impact sport managers and their understanding of the role that sport plays in society.

This course will examine the theory and practice of sport law as it relates to the management and supervision of sport and recreation facilities, programs, participants, spectators and events.

This course will examine various management principles as they apply to sport settings. Special emphasis will be placed on studying leadership theories, human resource management, strategic planning, decision making, problem-solving, and employee motivation.

This course will introduce students to various aspects of sport entrepreneurship ranging from development of an idea for a sport business to the formulation of a comprehensive sport business plan.

In this capstone course, students in the Sport Analytics concentration gain an opportunity to demonstrate their analytical expertise by creating a professional portfolio. Drawing on insights from previous coursework, they will carry out independent data analyses on significant topics in the sport industry and share their findings with peers and the wider sport analytics community.

Selected topic courses in sport management.