Catalog 2011 - 2012

Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in Sport Management

Note that this is a sample four-year plan. There are other course sequences that will allow a student to graduate within four years as long as prerequisite courses are taken in the proper sequence. This sample plan does not guarantee course availability, and adjustments to students’ plans may be necessary if they are unable to take specific courses during specific semesters. Students who are placed into lower level FYW, MAT or other prerequisite courses will need to adjust their four-year plans accordingly. Similarly, students who bring in Advanced Placement, Dual Enrollment or transfer credit for courses will need to adjust their four-year plans. A minimum of a 2.0 GPA both overall and in the major is required for graduation. In addition to major requirements, all components of the Baccalaureate Experience must be completed in order to successfully graduate.

Degree Requirements

First (Freshman) Year - Fall Semester

BUS 101Introduction to Global Business

4

MAT 150Introductory Algebra

4

SPM 290Introduction to Sport Management

3

FYW 101Writing and Inquiry

4

GTW 101Gateways

1

or

HON 101Pathways to Honors 1

1

Total Credit Hours:16

MAT 150: or higher

First (Freshman) Year - Spring Semester

BIO 124Biological Science

3

ECO 204Principles of Microeconomics

3

Humanities/Fine Arts (Bacc. Exp)

3-4

ITM 200Introduction to Computers

1

FYW 102Writing & Research

4

GTW 102Gateways II

1

or

HON 102Pathways to Honors 2

1

Total Credit Hours:15-16

Second (Sophomore) Year - Fall Semester

Social Science (Bacc. Exp)

4

ACC 202Financial Accounting Information

4

ECO 205Principles of Macroeconomics

3

Humanities/Fine Arts (Bacc. Exp.)

4

SPM 297Fall Practicum in Sport Management

1

Total Credit Hours:16

Second (Sophomore) Year - Spring Semester

Humanities Fine Arts Bacc Exp

4

ACC 203Managerial Accounting

4

CHE 126Chemistry and Society

3

or

PHY 125Physical Science

3

and

Social Science (Bacc. Exp)

4

SPM 298Spring Practicum in Sport Management

1

Total Credit Hours:16

Third (Junior) Year - Fall Semester

Social Science (Bacc. Exp.)

4

General elective

3

SPM 385Media Relations and Communication in Sport

3

or

SPM 393Stadium and Arena Management

3

or

SPM 412Principles of Administration for Sport and Physical Education

3

and

SPM 395Sport Marketing/Fundraising

3

or

SPM 390Financial Issues in Sport

3

Total Credit Hours:16

SPM 385, SPM 393, SPM 412: Choose two of the three

Third (Junior) Year - Spring Semester

SPM 397Legal Issues and Risk Management in Sport

3

SPM 395Sport Marketing/Fundraising

3

or

SPM 390Financial Issues in Sport

3

and

General elective

3

SPM 385Media Relations and Communication in Sport

3

or

SPM 393Stadium and Arena Management

3

or

SPM 412Principles of Administration for Sport and Physical Education

3

and

Elective

3

or

SPM 399European Sport Management

2-4

Total Credit Hours:15

Fourth (Senior) Year - Fall Semester

SPM 475History of the Modern Olympic Games

4

SPM 493Venue and Event Management

4

SPM 425Professional Selling in Sport

3

SPM 495Internship in Sport Management

1-12

Total Credit Hours:17

Fourth (Senior) Year Spring Semester

General elective

4-6

SPM 495Internship in Sport Management

1-12

SPM 491Seminar in Sport Management

3

Total Credit Hours:13-15

Total Credit Hours: 124-127