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Sport Management

Associate of Science (AS) - 60 credits

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.
Program outcomes
  1. Demonstrate knowledge of sport business concepts.
  2. Demonstrate ability to effectively communicate in writing and orally.
  3. Demonstrate knowledge of ethical issues in sports.
  4. Demonstrate knowledge of economic issues as they relate to sports and business settings.
  5. Demonstrate knowledge of social issues in sports.
  6. Demonstrate knowledge of coaching techniques and standards.
  7. Demonstrate knowledge of marketing, public relations, consumer behavior and facilities as related to sports.
  8. Demonstrate an ability to use technology in a sport management or business setting.
  9. Demonstrate leadership skills within society as they relate to sports and sport 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
42 Required courses
3 Restricted electives in courses
9 Restricted electives in subjects
6 Restricted electives in course types
60 Total

Standard

Required Courses:

Course Credits
ACCT2211 - Financial Accounting I 3
BIOL1107 - Environmental Science Issues 3
BIOL1108 - Environmental Science Issues Lab 1
BUS1100 - Business Computers 3
BUS1141 - Introduction to Business 3
BUS2204 - Principles of Management 3
BUS2206 - Principles of Marketing 3
COMM1120 - Introduction to Public Speaking 3
ENGL1101 - College Writing 3
ENGL1215 - Professional and Technical Writing 3
MATH1114 - College Algebra 4
PDEV1102 - Contemporary Career Search 1
PE2100 - Introduction to Sport Management 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

9 credits from these course subjects:

Subject
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
Plans

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1st Fall Term - 15 credits

Course Credits
BUS1100 - Business Computers 3
BUS1141 - Introduction to Business 3
ENGL1101 - College Writing 3
PE2100 - Introduction to Sport Management 3
PE2254 - Sports in Society 3

1st Spring Term - 16 credits

Course Credits
BUS2204 - Principles of Management 3
COMM1120 - Introduction to Public Speaking 3
MATH1114 - College Algebra 4

3 credits from these course subjects:

Subject
PE

3 credits from these course types:

Course Type
General Education w/MnTC Goals

2nd Fall Term - 15 credits

Course Credits
ACCT2211 - Financial Accounting I 3
BIOL1107 - Environmental Science Issues 3
BIOL1108 - Environmental Science Issues Lab 1
BUS2206 - Principles of Marketing 3
PDEV1102 - Contemporary Career Search 1

4 credits from these course subjects:

Subject
PE

2nd Spring Term - 14 credits

Course Credits
ENGL1215 - Professional and Technical Writing 3
PHIL1201 - Ethics 3

3 credits from one or more of these courses:

Course Credits
ECON2210 - Macroeconomics 3
ECON2222 - Microeconomics 3

2 credits from these course subjects:

Subject
PE

3 credits from these course types:

Course Type
General Education w/MnTC Goals