Sport Management Major (B.S.)

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This major is offered through the School of Arts & Sciences. The Sport Management major prepares students to serve Christ as marketplace missionaries in the field of sport management in both the private and public sectors. The degree is designed to assist students in acquiring organizational and managerial expertise in the health, fitness and sport management fields as well as to assist students in gaining an understanding of personnel management and supervisory dynamics.

Program Requirements

I. Core Curriculum - 48 Credits

BIB 434 - Romans 3 Credits
BIB/THE - Bible or Theology Elective (300-400 level) 3 Credits
CHM 122 - The Great Commandment 3 Credits
CHM 301 - Spiritual and Leadership Development 3 Credits
CHM 328 - The Great Commission 3 Credits
ENG 131 - English Composition 3 Credits
ENG 132 - Writing and Literature 3 Credits
HIS 135X - Old Testament History 3 Credits
HIS 136X - New Testament History 3 Credits
MAT 226 - Applied Statistics 3 Credits
THE 231 - Christian Doctrine 3 Credits
Communication Elective - choose one of the following:
COM 140 - Perspectives in Communication 3 Credits
COM 252 - Interpersonal Communication 3 Credits
Fine Arts Elective - choose one of the following:
FAR/MUS Fine Arts or Music Elective - 3 Credits
HON 225 - Beauty: Art and Culture 3 Credits
ENG/HIS/MAT/SCI Elective - choose one of the following or take two History Electives:
ENG 250 - Short Story 3 Credits
ENG 312X - American Literature 3 Credits
ENG 314 - Poetry 3 Credits
ENG 322 - The Novel 3 Credits
ENG 326X - Global Literature 3 Credits
MAT 130 - Mathematics Survey 3 Credits
MAT 131 - College Algebra 3 Credits
Lab Science Elective - 4 Credits
History Elective - choose one or two of the following:
HIS 133 - World Civilizations to 1500 3 Credits
HIS 134 - World Civilizations since 1500 3 Credits
HIS 231 - American Civilization to 1877 3 Credits
HIS 232 - American Civilization since 1877 3 Credits
Social Science Elective - choose one of the following:
PSY 130 - General Psychology 3 Credits
SOC 230 - Sociology 3 Credits

II. Sport Management Major - 48 Credits

ACC 128 - Survey of Accounting 3 Credits
or
ACC 228 - Principles of Accounting I 3 Credits
BUS 214 - Business Data Analysis 3 Credits
BUS 221X - Business Communication 3 Credits
BUS 240 - Social Entrepreneurship 3 Credits
ECO 232 - Principles of Economics 3 Credits
FIN 210 - Personal Financial Planning 3 Credits
SMG 105 - Introduction to Sport Management 3 Credits
SMG 222 - Sport Sales and Fundraising 3 Credits
SMG 305 - Administration of Sport and Athletics 3 Credits
SMG 310 - Sport Psychology 3 Credits
SMG 333 - Ethics in Sport 3 Credits
SMG 350 - Sport Marketing 3 Credits
SMG 410 - Internship/Field Experience 3 or 6 Credits (6 Credits required)
SMG 415 - Sport Facilities and Finance 3 Credits
SMG 421 - Law and Governance in Sport 3 Credits

III. Electives - 29 Credits

Electives (300-400 level) 3 Credits
Electives 26 Credits

A minimum of 36 credits must be at the upper (300-400) level for a bachelor degree.

Total - 125 Credits

Option: Accelerated Degree Program

Qualified students in the B.S. in Sport Management program may apply for an accelerated degree program to earn their M.A. in Sports Coaching and Administration in an additional year instead of the typical two years. Click here for more detailed information regarding the acceptance process for this option.

Course Requirements for M.A. in Sports Coaching and Administration

Students who are accepted into the accelerated program for M.A. in Sports Coaching and Administration will substitute the following graduate level courses into the undergraduate degree.

Undergraduate Course	Graduate Course
SMG 222 - Sport Sales and Fundraising	MBA 6226 - Fundraising and Philanthropy
SMG 305 - Administration of Sport and Athletics	SCA 5208 - Strategic Planning for Sports Administration
SMG 310 - Sport Psychology	COU 5222 - Psychology of Sport
SMG 333 - Ethics in Sport	SCA 5299 - Topics in Coaching or Athletic Administration
SMG 350 - Sport Marketing	SCA 5246 - Marketing and Communication for Sports
SMG 415 - Sport Facilities and Finance	SCA 5235 - Financial Management for Sports

Four-Year Suggested Program for the Sport Management Major

Freshman Year

Fall Semester - 15 Credits

BIB 135X - Old Testament History 3 Credits
or
BIB 136X - New Testament History 3 Credits
CHM 122 - The Great Commandment 3 Credits
Communication Elective 3 Credits (Choose from COM 140 or COM 252 )
ENG 131 - English Composition 3 Credits
Social Science Elective 3 Credits (Choose from: PSY 130  or SOC 230 )

Spring Semester - 15 Credits

ACC 128 - Survey of Accounting 3 Credits
or
FIN 210 - Personal Financial Planning 3 Credits
BIB 135X - Old Testament History 3 Credits
or
BIB 136X - New Testament History 3 Credits
ENG 132 - Writing and Literature 3 Credits
ENG/HIS/MAT/SCI Elective 3-4 Credits (Choose from: ENG 250 , ENG 312X , ENG 314 , ENG 322 , ENG 326X , HIS 133 , HIS 134 , HIS 231 , HIS 232 , MAT 130 , MAT 131  or a Lab Science class)
SMG 105 - Introduction to Sport Management 3 Credits

Sophomore Year

Fall Semester - 15 Credits

ACC 228 - Principles of Accounting I 3 Credits
or
FIN 210 - Personal Financial Planning 3 Credits
BUS 221X - Business Communication 3 Credits
ECO 232 - Principles of Economics 3 Credits
MAT 226 - Applied Statistics 3 Credits
SMG 222 - Sport Sales and Fundraising 3 Credits

Spring Semester - 15 Credits

BUS 240 - Social Entrepreneurship 3 Credits
Fine Arts Elective 3 Credits (Choose from: FAR or MUS classes or HON 225)
History Elective 3 Credits (Choose from: HIS 133, HIS 134, HIS 231 or HIS 232)
SMG 310 - Sport Psychology 3 Credits
THE 231 - Christian Doctrine 3 Credits

Departmental Acceptance

Students apply for departmental acceptance during their sophomore year spring semester or their junior year fall semester. A minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA is required for departmental admission in the Sport Management major.

Junior Year

Fall Semester - 16 Credits

BIB/THE - Bible or Theology Elective (300-400 level) 3 Credits
Elective 3 Credits
Elective 4 Credits
SMG 305 - Administration of Sport and Athletics 3 Credits
SMG 421 - Law and Governance in Sport 3 Credits

Spring Semester - 18 Credits

BUS 214 - Business Data Analysis 3 Credits
CHM 301 - Spiritual and Leadership Development 3 Credits
Elective 3 Credits
Elective 3 Credits
Elective 3 Credits
SMG 350 - Sport Marketing 3 Credits

Senior Year

Fall Semester - 16 Credits

Elective 3 Credits
Elective 3 Credits
Elective 4 Credits
SMG 410 - Internship/Field Experience 3 or 6 Credits
SMG 415 - Sport Facilities and Finance 3 Credits

Spring Semester - 15 Credits

BIB 434 - Romans 3 Credits
CHM 328 - The Great Commission 3 Credits
Elective (300-400 level) 3 Credits
SMG 333 - Ethics in Sport 3 Credits
SMG 410 - Internship/Field Experience 3 or 6 Credits