Sport Management, B.S.
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The Bachelor of Science in Sport Management prepares students to lead in the dynamic business of sports through the study of management, marketing, finance, event operations, and emerging trends in the global sports industry. Students gain the business knowledge and leadership skills needed to manage athletic organizations, sporting events, facilities, and fan engagement while understanding the legal, ethical, and financial issues that shape the profession. Graduates are prepared for careers in sports marketing, event and venue management, athletics administration, esports, and related areas of the sport industry.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of a degree in Sport Management, students will:
- Assess management of national and international sports organizations.
- Assess legal concepts and theories in a sport context.
- Apply communication and management concepts to sports industry projects.
- Exhibit successful professional behaviors in leading in the industry.
Accreditation
The Tagliatela School of Business and Leadership at Albertus Magnus College has received specialized accreditation for its business programs through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE) located at 11960 Quivira Road in Overland Park, Kansas, USA. The IACBE grants accreditation for business-related and accounting programs that are equivalent to an education at the U.S. post-secondary degree level. Locations and delivery modes for program offerings are at the sole discretion of the Member. For a list of accredited programs please view the IACBE member status page.
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
REQUIRED CORE (24 credits)
BE 135 - Business Communications
AC 161 - Financial Accounting
BE 205 - Principles of Microeconomics
BE 334 - Business Law
MG 131 - Principles of Management
MKT 231 - Principles of Marketing
MG 309 - Business Ethics
MG 391 - Business Capstone
CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS (27 credits)
SM 140 - Introduction to Sport Management
SM 202 - Sports Marketing & Promotion
SM 203 - Sports Information & Media
SO 225 - Sociology of Sport
SM 301 - Ethics in Sport Management
SM 302 - Legal Aspects of Sport Management
SM 303 - Sport Venue and Event Management
SM 304 - Sport Finance
SM 381 - Sport Management Internship