Program Overview

Hart School of Hospitality, Sport & Recreation Management

The Hart School of Hospitality, Sport & Recreation Management offers a comprehensive program in Sport and Recreation Management (SRM). The program requires a minimum of 120 credit hours of undergraduate coursework for the B.S. degree. In addition to the major coursework, students must complete either the General Business Minor or the Entrepreneurship Minor, which must be declared through MyMadison. The minor programs provide focused course topics in areas such as accounting, finance, and management, among others. The SRM major course topics include sociology, psychology, and management of sport and recreation, as well as ethical and legal issues, sport marketing, and facilities and event management.

Major Coursework

The B.S. degree in Sport and Recreation Management requires a minimum of 120 credit hours of undergraduate coursework. Major course topics include:

• Sociology
• Psychology and management of sport and recreation
• Ethical and legal issues
• Sport marketing and sales
• Facilities and event management

Minors

Students must complete either the General Business Minor or the Entrepreneurship Minor. The minor programs provide focused course topics in areas such as:

General Business Minor

• Accounting
• Finance
• Computer information systems
• Management and organizational behavior
• Micro-economics
• Principles of marketing

Entrepreneurship Minor

• Accounting
• Finance
• Management of innovation and technology
• New venture creation and entrepreneurship
• Small business management

Electives

Elective course topics include:

• Sport communication
• Coaching education

Program Details

For specific course listings, please refer to the program of study in the undergraduate catalog. The program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in Sport and Recreation Management, preparing them for careers in the industry.