Program Overview

Sports Management Minor

Our sports management minor is designed for students of any major who love sports and can see themselves working in the sports industry during their career.

Program Details

Overview

The sports management minor is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the sports industry, including its structure, performance, and operations.

Minor Curriculum

• Core Courses:
  • BA 243 Business Statistics Credits: 4
  • or STAT 243Z Elementary Statistics I Credits: 4
  • BA 310 Principles of Marketing Credits: 3
  • BA 361 Organizational Behavior Credits: 3
  • EC 315 Econometric Analysis and Report Writing Credits: 4
  • EC 333 Economics of Professional Sports Credits: 4
  • or EC 334 Economics of Collegiate Sports Credits: 4
• Elective Credits: 8
  • BA 409 Internship/Practicum Credits: 1-12 Credits: 1-3
  • or EXS 409 Practicum Credits: 1-12 Credits: 1-3
  • BA 412 New Product Development Credits: 3
  • BA 414 Sports Marketing Credits: 3
  • EXS 375 Athletics: Coaching and Administration Credits: 3
  • EXS 376 Introduction to Sport Management Credits: 3
  • EXS 410 Sport Ethics Credits: 4
  • EXS 488 Exercise Motivation and Adherence Credits: 4
  • PSY 415 Psychology of Sports Credits: 4
• Total Credits: 26

Learning Outcomes

1. Analyze the structure and performance of the amateur and professional sports industries.
2. Clearly communicate in writing and oral presentations.
3. Use business and economic analysis, including computer applications, to make decisions in the operation of sports-related businesses and organizations.

Faculty

• HEM BASNET, NTT Instructor, Economics, Business/Economics Division
• KELLEN BETANCOURT, Business/Economics Division
• MARIANNE BRADSHAW, NTT Instructor, Business/Economics Division
• ERIC DAVIDS, Business/Economics Division
• PAUL DISNEY, Adjunct Professor, Business/Economics Division
• ARA DUDDLESTEN, Recruitment and Retention Advisor, Business/Economics Division
• MARK ELTON, NTT Instructor, Business/Economics Division
• JAVAD FARJAMI, NTT Instructor, Business/Economics Division
• JOSH GROVER, NTT Instructor, Business/Economics Division
• SHAUN HANSEN, Professor of Management, Business/Economics Division
• CHRISTY HAWLEY, NTT Lecturer, Business/Economics Division
• BOJAN ILIEVSKI, Professor, Division Chair, Business/Economics Division
• ANNA MAHONY, NTT Instructor, Business/Economics Division
• KEVEN MALKEWITZ, Professor, Business/Economics Division
• RAJEEB POUDEL, Associate Professor, Business/Economics Division
• MARTIN SCHULZ, NTT Instructor, Business/Economics Division
• KALEB TIDWELL, Business/Economics Division
• JENNIFER YANG, NTT Instructor, Business/Economics Division
• ZENON ZYGMONT, Professor, Business/Economics Division

Where This Degree Can Take You

If you love sports and want a job in that world, a sports management minor might be for you! With this minor, you can work on sports teams, plan big games, or even help athletes get better deals. You could become a sports agent, a coach, or someone who runs a whole sports program. It’s like being the boss of your favorite sport! But remember, having real experience and knowing lots of people in sports can help you get the best jobs.

Potential Careers

• Event Coordinator
• Marketing Coordinator
• Sales Coordinator
• Operations Coordinator
• Sports Agent
• Athletic Director
• Sports Journalist or Broadcaster
• Sports Analyst

Potential Employers

• Portland Trail Blazers
• Portland Thorns FC
• colleges and universities
• Moda Center
• Rose Quarter
• Outdoor recreation companies
• Fitness centers and gyms

Consider This Degree If You…

• Want to Develop Your Creativity and Analytical Skills
• Want to Develop Your Communication Skills
• Passionate about sports

A genuine interest in sports will help you connect with your target audience and develop engaging marketing strategies.