Sports Management Specialization - Organizational Management, Bachelor of Applied Science

Students can only select one major and one specialization. Students may receive a specific A.S./B.A.S. degree only one time. While students may take courses from multiple specializations, however, the degree will be awarded only once. 

Students in the Sports Management track will complete core business coursework relating to current topics in strategic management, customer relations, economics, human resources, accounting, the legal aspects of business, and organizational behavior and communication — plus focus on athletics-intensive business courses including sports finance, management and marketing and sports facilities management.  Visit the program page for more details and how to apply.

Specialization Requirements

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Students in the Healthcare Management specialization should take ECP 3530 Economics of Health and Healthcare Policy.

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Students in the banking and financial management specialization (OMBSBAFI) must take QMB 3250 from the business major courses because FIN 3402 is on the banking and financial management specialization required course list. Students in this specialization will be taking QMB 3250 AND FIN 3402 (as part of their specialization coursework).

Learning Outcomes: Sports Management Specialization

1. Assess the myriad challenges of organizing, leading and managing youth in the sports industry.
   • Supports Core Ability: Think Critically and Solve Problems
2. Evaluate the inherent impact on the global sports movement and potential job opportunities within the sports industry by the Olympic Games and other international sports organizations.
   • Supports Core Ability: Think Critically and Solve Problems
3. Determine and evaluate the required steps in the complex process of construction and development of recreational sports facilities and major sports complexes.
   • Supports Core Ability: Think Critically and Solve Problems
4. Evaluate sports marketing concepts including market segmentation, product differentiation, advertising, sales and promotional campaigns in the sports industry.
   • Supports Core Ability: Think Critically and Solve Problems
5. Analyze complex financial statements produced in the financial and management decision-making process.
   • Supports Core Ability: Think Critically and Solve Problems
6. Evaluate economic and financial impacts of spectator participation, and the potential impact of media, marketing, migration, and international sports on the sports industry.
   • Supports Core Ability: Think Critically and Solve Problems
7.  Determine the core concepts of facilities management including the operational responsibilities of facilities managers in the sports industry.
   • Supports Core Ability: Think Critically and Solve Problems
8. Characterize the internal and external environment as it relates to marketing in the sports industry including the identification of the key characteristics of sports consumers.
   • Supports Core Ability: Think Critically and Solve Problems
9. Summarize the core financial concepts utilized in the sports industry and the importance of financial planning.
   • Supports Core Ability: Think Critically and Solve Problems
10. Apply ethical practices in a business environment.
    • Supports Core Ability: Model Ethical and Civic Responsibility
11. Demonstrate financial management, capital budgeting, and assets management skills expected of an organizational manager
    • Supports Core Ability: Think Critically and Solve Problems 
12. Demonstrate written and oral presentation skills expected of an organizational manager.
    • Supports Core Ability: Communicate Effectively
13. Demonstrate knowledge of appraisal and evaluation techniques for employee performance and commitment within the organization. 
    • Supports Core Ability: Think Critically and Solve Problems 
14. Apply management and leadership theories and practice in program and resource management.
    • Supports Core Ability: Process information
15. Demonstrate the techniques leaders use to motivate and evaluate individuals and teams.
    • Supports Core Ability: Work Cooperatively