BS Sports Management
The Bachelor of Science in Sport Management program at Fisher College is committed to fostering educational excellence through a carefully designed sport management curriculum that examines the disciplinary foundations of sport management and organization. This curriculum provides a strong base of fundamental management knowledge and professional skills to prepare students for the unique demands of business and the global sport industry.
The sport management program builds on the liberal arts foundation to develop students who possess strong analytical abilities, critical thinking, interpersonal and communication skills. The program examines the disciplinary foundations of sport management by engaging the student in the learning process with collaborative and practical experiences. The program emphasizes the value of leadership, teamwork, professional writing, and oral communication skills. Graduates from the program will have a foundation of business management knowledge, transferable skills and will be prepared for a diverse array of careers in business and sport industries.
Program Requirements
- Core Courses
- General Education Requirements
Core Courses
AC121 Financial Accounting
AC122 Managerial Accounting
MG201 Principles of Management
MK201 Principles of Marketing
SM101 Introduction to the Sport Industry
SM105 History of Sport in American History
SM240 Sport Marketing and Public Relations
SM302 Sport Sales
SM304 Sport Law
SM320 Principles of Ethics and Leadership in Sport Management
SM415 Sport Facility and Event Management
SM420 Sport in the Global Market
SM450 Senior Seminar in Sport Management
SM460 Sport Management Internship I
SM461 Sport Management Internship II1
Program Elective (3)
Total Credits: 54
1 May be fulfilled with a program director-approved research project or a 400 level course.
General Education Requirements
CM105 Public Speaking
CS101 Computer Concepts and Applications
CS245 Management Application and Information Systems
EC101 Macroeconomics
EC102 Microeconomics
EN101 English I
EN102 English II
IS105 Common Experience
IS220 Preparation for Careers and Life after College
MA121 Basic Statistics
PS101 Introduction to Psychology
English Elective
Free Elective (6)
Humanities Elective
Math/Science/Computer Science Elective
Social Science Elective (2)
Science Elective
Total Credits: 67
Learning Outcomes
This program will provide students with the opportunity to develop the following competencies and ability to:
- Demonstrate knowledge in all areas of a sport organization
- Implement professional writing and oral communication skills.
- Examine and appraise the sport industry and its relationship to culture and society in the United States and globally.
- Compare and relate how management theory applies to real world practice.
- Recognize and evaluate ethical decision-making and the economic priorities and social responsibilities of sport organizations in our society
- Demonstrate critical thinking and analytical abilities in the creation of a culminating project to highlight their professional capabilities.
Sport Management Career Track
Graduates who have earned a Bachelor of Science in Sport Management degree have the chance to work in a variety of highly sought-after jobs, as the opportunity to work with professional, collegiate, or recreational athletics attracts many professionals from a variety of disciplines. The success of sport organizations relies on the same financial, operational, and marketing functions that are required of any other business. The sport management program prepares its graduates to perform these fundamental skills, with specialized knowledge of issues specific to the sport industry. With these assets, graduates can gain jobs as athletics administrators, sport marketing and public relations professionals, game day and event coordinators, facility operations managers, guest relations managers, corporate partnerships managers, sales executives, and sport agents and recruiters. Graduates of the program are also well-equipped to pursue a master’s degree in business or other relevant academic fields.
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Program Snapshot
Credits: 121
Learning Format: On Campus
Semester Length: 15 weeks
Typical Time to Completion:
Typical Time to Completion:
4 years
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Sport Coaching and Fitness
Degree Pathways
Students who have earned 30+ college credits are encouraged to inquire about the Degree Completion Program (DCP).