Program Overview

Graduate Certificate in Sport Management

The world of sport management is an increasingly sophisticated marketplace, where a deep understanding of advanced methodologies is essential for success. As the sport management and services industries continue to expand in size and complexity, there is a growing need to provide competent professionals trained in a specific body of knowledge. The Graduate Certificate in Sport Management will provide students with the essentials needed to excel in this complex and competitive environment.

Certificate Requirements

The Certificate requires the following 12 semester hours:

• Social Core:
  • SMGT 6106 Contemporary Sport (Fall; Summer)
• Two courses chosen from Foundational Core:
  • SMGT 6001 Administration of Intercollegiate Athletics
  • RCSC 6131 Management and Leadership in Recreation and Sport
  • SMGT 6132 Legal Aspects of Sport Management
  • SMGT 6133 Sport Marketing and Public Relations
  • SMGT 6136 Financial Management in Sport
  • SMGT 6250 Revenue and Promotion Generation for the Sport Enterprise
• One elective approved by the program coordinator, Dr. Warner.

Course Rotation

Due to course rotations, this program can be completed in 2 or more semesters.

Admissions Information

This certificate is open to students who are:

• pursuing their MBA, MS, or MA at East Carolina University,
• currently enrolled in an MS, MA, or AACSB accredited MBA program,
• or who have completed an MS, MA, or AACSB accredited MBA program. The certificate can be pursued as a stand-alone option. The certificate can replace the electives component of the East Carolina University MBA degree.

Program Details

The Graduate Certificate in Sport Management is available online. The program is designed to provide students with the essentials needed to excel in the complex and competitive environment of sport management. The certificate requires 12 semester hours of coursework, including a social core, foundational core, and an elective approved by the program coordinator. The program can be completed in 2 or more semesters due to course rotations.