Title

Sport Management

About this program

About this program

The Sport Management program is designed to provide theoretical and practical preparation for sport management leaders in the business of sports. The program allows students to develop skills and knowledge in management, communication, public relations, facilities and finance as they relate to sports.

Associate of Applied Science (AAS) - 60 credits

Program outcomes

  1. Demonstrate knowledge of coaching techniques and standards.
  2. Demonstrate knowledge of sports business concepts.
  3. Demonstrate knowledge of economic issues as they relate to sports in business settings.
  4. Demonstrate an ability to use technology in sports management and business settings.
  5. Demonstrate knowledge of social and ethical issues in sports and business.
  6. Demonstrate knowledge of marketing, management, entrepreneurship, public relations, consumer behavior, and facilities and finance related to sports.
  7. Demonstrate leadership skills within society as they relate to sports and sports management.

Accreditation

Minnesota State Community and Technical College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. The Higher Learning Commission 230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500 Chicago, IL 60604-1411 http://www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org Phone: 312.263.0456 / 800.621.7440

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Curriculum overview

Credits Requirement type
48 Required courses
3 Restricted electives in courses
3 Restricted electives in subjects
6 Restricted electives in course types
60 Total

Standard

Required Courses:

Course Credits
ACCT2211 - Financial Accounting I 3
BUS1100 - Business Computers 3
BUS1141 - Introduction to Business 3
BUS2204 - Principles of Management 3
BUS2250 - Sport Marketing 3
COMM1120 - Introduction to Public Speaking 3
ENTR1101 - Entrepreneurship I: Finding Your Opportunity 3
ENTR1201 - Entrepreneurship II: Starting your Business 3
FYE1000 - Student Success Strategies 1
HLTH1122 - CPR-First Aid 1
HPER2500 - Introduction to Sports Psychology 3
HPER2502 - Foundations of Sports Officiating 2
PDEV1102 - Contemporary Career Search 1
PE1141 - Introduction to Strength Training 1
PE2100 - Introduction to Sport Management 3
PE2145 - Advanced Strength Training 1
PE2240 - Athletic Injury, Care and Prevention 2
PE2241 - Principles of Coaching 3
PE2254 - Sports in Society 3
PHIL1201 - Ethics 3

3 credits from one or more of these courses:

Course Credits
ECON2210 - Macroeconomics 3
ECON2222 - Microeconomics 3

3 credits from these course subjects:

Subject
ACCT
BUS
CPTR
HPER
MKTG
PE

3 credits from these course types:

Course Type
General Education w/MnTC Goals

3 credits from these course types:

Course Type
General Education w/MnTC Goals

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