Sport Management

Description

The Sport Management major at Morris provides you with the latest skills and knowledge required to achieve success in a dynamic field. The broad foundation combined with the specialization segment of the curriculum allow you to craft your program to meet your post-graduation goals. You will work closely with your faculty adviser to develop the best curriculum for your interests.

Some key features of the program include:

• Research paper and public presentation in a capstone course
• Service learning projects (in Sociological Aspects of Sports or Psychological Aspects of Sports and Sport Industry Analysis)
• Self evaluations completed in introductory and capstone courses

This is an interdisciplinary program housed in the Division of Education. The program is administered by the sport management coordinator. Core courses in sport studies and athletics and in management build a foundation of knowledge and skills related to managing, planning, organizing, budgeting, leading, marketing, and evaluating within the context of an organization or department whose primary product or service is related to sport or physical activity. Carefully selected elective courses prepare students for graduate study (e.g., in business, law, or sport management) or a career in the sport or fitness industry (e.g., athletic director, sport agent, sport marketing, sport media, and managing professional and amateur sport organizations, parks and recreation areas, or sport governing bodies).

Detailed Course Facts

Application deadline March 15 Tuition fee

• USD 11720 Year (International)

Start date 2016 Credits 120
Duration full-time 48 months Languages Take an IELTS test

• English

Delivery mode On Campus Educational variant Full-time More information Go To The Course Website

Course Content

The Sport Management major at Morris takes a comprehensive view of sports, one that covers the internal workings of sports organizations, but also the broader role of sports in our world:

• Management and Leadership: Learn the skills, roles, and functions you need to excel in Sport management, including leadership theory and the latest management practices.
• Sociocultural: Approach sport as a microcosm of society, influenced by cultural traditions and social values.
• Ethics: Develop a personal philosophy of ethics and social responsibility in the sport management setting.
• Marketing: Master the latest marketing concepts specific to the sports industry, as well as the sports products and consumer markets.
• Communication: Focus on communication principles vital to success in sports, while sharpening your oral and written communication skills.
• Budget and Finance: Analyze financial principles and methods, everything from budgets to the larger economic forces that impact the sports business.
• Legal Aspects: With a solid grounding in the legal concepts touching on Sport management, you will be ready to anticipate, avoid, and resolve issues and conflicts.
• Economics: Study the fundamental economic principles that drive the sports industry, and how they are shaped by external influences.
• Governance: Understand the agencies that govern sports––their authority, organizational structure, and functions.

FOUNDATIONAL COURSES

• Phil 2112—Professional Ethics
• Stat 1601—Introduction to Statistics or Stat 2601—Statistical Methods
• CMR 1052—Introduction to Public Speaking or CMR 1062—Introduction to Interpersonal and Group Communication

SPORT MANAGEMENT CORE

• Econ 1111—Principles of Microeconomics
• Mgmt 2101—Principles of Accounting I
• Mgmt 3171—Leadership in Organizations
• SSA 2302—Introduction to Sport Management
• SSA 2401—Sociological Aspects of Sports
• SSA 2402—Psychological Aspects of Sports
• SSA 3101—Sport Industry Analysis
• SSA 4101—Planning and Programming of Athletic Facilities
• SSA 4102—Organization and Administration of Athletics and Recreation
• SSA 4201—Sport Governance: Legal and Ethical Issues

English Language Requirements

IELTS band : 5.5 TOEFL paper-based test score : 550 TOEFL iBT® test : 79

To study at this university, you have to speak English. We advice you to

take an IELTS test.

Requirements

Academic Requirements

To apply, your high school transcript should include the following:

• Four (4) years of English;
• Four (4) years of math including one year each of elementary algebra, intermediate algebra, and geometry;
• Three (3) years of science with one year each of biological and physical science;
• Three (3) years of social studies, including United States history;*
• Two (2) years of a single second language.*

*Applicants missing this requirement will not be denied admission if they are otherwise admissible.

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

Related Scholarships*

• Academic Excellence Scholarship

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• Alumni Study Travel Fund

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• Amsterdam Merit Scholarships

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