Sport and Recreation Management, MS

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This program provides an appropriate degree for current or aspiring athletic directors, individuals seeking to enhance their knowledge of sport administration, as well as for those serving or aspiring to serve as coaches across all levels of organized sport.

Graduates will possess the core skills required of any manager to be successful in a sport setting. The program prepares students for careers in a range of management professions in the sport industry including sports administration, sports marketing, sports communication, sports facilities, and sports entertainment. Graduates will be prepared for management and leadership positions in sports organizations at the local, collegiate, and professional levels.

Core Courses:

SPM 531 - Contemporary Issues in Sports 3 credits
SPM 543 - Sports Administration 3 credits
SPM 544 - Sports Marketing 3 credits

Sports Management Track

SPM 642 - Sports Business and Personnel Management 3 credits
SPM 645 - Sports Finance 3 credits
SPM 651 - Public Relations in Sports 3 credits
SPM 682 - Sports Facilities 3 credits
SPM 686 - Sports Law and Risk Management 3 credits

Sports Coaching Track

SPM 623 - NCAA Compliance 3 credits
SPM 625 - Sports Conditioning and Strength 3 credits
SPM 646 - Seminar in Sports Medicine 3 credits
SPM 668 - Sports Psychology 3 credits
SPM 671 - Sports Coaching Methodology 3 credits

Application and Reflection

SPM 698 - Mentorship 6 credits
Or both of the following:
SPM 675 - Professional Writing and Applied Research 3 credits
SPM 699 - Thesis 3 credits