A minor in sport management provides foundational knowledge and skills needed to work in the sport industry. Coursework in the minor also affords students the opportunity to choose two content areas of interest in sport. These options include Athletic Administration, Media & Public Relations, Sport Facilities and Event Management, Sport Law, and International Sport Management.

Program Requirements

Hours: 18

The minor in sport management is for non-business majors only.

SPM 150 Introduction to Sport Management (3)
SPM 185 Historical & Socio-Cultural Dimensions in Sport (3)
SPM 240 Governance & Policy in Sport (3)
SPM 330 Sport Marketing,Promotion and Sales (3)

Choose two:

SPM 225 Principles of Athletic Administration (3)
SPM 355 New Media & Public Relations (3)
SPM 375 Sport Facilities and Event Management (3)
SPM 380 Sport Law (3)
SPM 386 International Sport Management (3)

Residency requirement:12 hours

Minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA in those 12 hours

Program Outcomes

  • Demonstrate knowledge of fundamental concepts, functions, and governance related to the sport industry.
  • Demonstrate understanding of the sport industry through a sociological lens.