Program Overview

Sport Management Program

The Sport Management major program is designed for students seeking an interdisciplinary approach to sport and recreation management. The major prepares students for entry into a wide array of career paths within the sport marketplace. Career opportunities include, but are not limited to, marketing of goods and services within professional and amateur sport, management of public and commercial recreation programs and facilities, electronic and print communication positions within sport organizations or sport media outlets, and sales and marketing in the fitness and health club industries.

Wellstar College of Health and Human Services

The Sport Management program is housed within the Wellstar College of Health and Human Services.

Admission Requirements

To declare the Sport Management major, students must meet the following requirements:

• Applicants must have a 2.5 cumulative grade point average with a minimum grade of "C" in each required course for admission, including:
  • POLS 1101
  • ENGL 1102
  • ACCT 2101
  • ECON 2106
  • SM 2100
  • SM 2200
• No more than two attempts per course will be permitted.
• Transfer courses considered equivalent by the transfer review process will be allowed.

Enrollment Requirements

Students admitted to the program must earn a grade of "C" or better in each required course within the Sport Management curriculum, with only two attempts per course allowed to earn the degree. Students falling below a 2.0 will not be eligible for Sport Management courses.

Double Owl Pathways

The Sport Management program offers a Double Owl Pathway with the Business Administration MBA.

Non-Degree Options

For those not majoring in Sport Management, a Coaching Education Certificate is available.

Sample Classes

Some sample classes in the Sport Management program include:

• SM 3200: Leadership and Management of Sport Organizations
• SM 3500: Sponsorship and Fundraising in Sport
• SM 4200: Recreation Programming
• SM 4650: Sports Analytics

These courses provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the sport management field, including leadership, sponsorship, recreation programming, and sports analytics.