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.
Mentorship Experience:
For those students selecting the mentorship option, a student works with a sports industry professional (his/her mentor) who provides the knowledge, advice, and skills which assist the student in career development. Students must accumulate 450 supervised clock hours. To be eligible to register for the mentorship, a student must have completed all core and major track courses, must be in good standing with the college, and must have a minimum 3.0 CGPA.
Evidences from the mentorship experiences must be included in the culminating portfolio.
Thesis Option:
A thesis is an original piece of research by the student. Students who will be pursuing doctoral work in the future should seriously consider choosing the thesis option. For those selecting the thesis option, a student enrolls in two culminating courses, Professional Writing and Applied Research and Thesis
Professional Writing and Applied Research introduces the student to research design and statistical methods employed by sports professionals in a variety of settings. The format and techniques for writing a scholarly research paper are presented. Various types of research commonly used in sports are reviewed. Descriptive and inferential statistical analyses are covered, with an emphasis on their application to sports.
Thesis requires the development of an original research project under the direction of a faculty mentor. The thesis includes a 45-minute oral presentation.
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