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Purpose
The Bachelor of Science degree program in Sports Management provides students with the knowledge and practical experience necessary for a career in sports management. Upon completion of the program, students will be able to seek employment in a variety of organizations, including professional sports organizations, collegiate sports, business, and non-profit organizations.
Program of Study
Students receive a broad-based, personalized education in sports management. The program, which integrates theory with practical internship requirements, develops students for the opportunities available in sports management. In addition to the sports management curriculum, the program includes a strong business management component, providing students with the skills necessary to succeed in the corporate areas of this field. The degree program offers students a variety of hands-on experiences which enhance their opportunities for career choices. Also, the general education requirements provide a well-rounded academic foundation.
Program Competencies
In addition to achieving the Wilmington University undergraduate graduation competencies given in the Academic Information section of this catalog, upon completion of the Sports Management program, the graduate will be able to:
ENG 121 English Composition I
ENG 122 English Composition II
ENG 131 Public Speaking
ENG 310 Research Writing
BBM 319 Business Ethics
VFP 313 Aesthetics of Film
DSN 110 Fundamentals of Drawing
TEC 215 Basic Photography
COM 245 Writing for the Media
Culinary Arts Elective
Drama Elective
Ethnic Studies Elective
Fine Arts Elective
Foreign Language Elective
History Elective
HUM Humanities Elective
Literature Elective
Music Elective
Philosophy Elective
Religion Elective
ECO 105 Fundamentals of Economics
PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology
MAT 205 Introductory Survey of Mathematics
CTA 326 Integrating Excel into Business Problem Solving
PHI 100 Introduction to Critical Thinking
BAC 101 Accounting I
BAC 102 Accounting II
BBM 201 Principles of Management
BBM 301 Organizational Behavior
BBM 320 Business Communications
BBM 402 Strategic Management
SPM 400 Seminar in Sports Analytics
FIN 305 Financial Management
HRM 311 Human Resource Management
MAT 312 Business Statistics
BBM 411 Operations and Systems Management
BBM 370 Global Business Management
The College of Business programs require a minimum grade of “C” for program core courses. Students receiving a grade lower than “C” in any required program core course must retake that course.
SPM 301 Legal and Ethical Issues in Sports
SPM 302 Sociology of Sport
SPM 305 Sports Management I
SPM 306 Sport Media Relations
SPM 405 Sports Management II
SPM 406 Sport Facilities Management and Planning
SPM 407 Sports Marketing and Promotions
SPM 408 Financing Sport Operations
SPM 490 Sports Management Internship I
SPM 491 Sports Management Internship II
Recommended electives in this category are as follows:
PSY 353 Sports Psychology
SPM 200 Science of Coaching
SPM 210 Sports in America
SPM 304 Current Issues in Sports Management
SPM 309 Sports and Athletics Fundraising
Students with less than 16 transfer credits are required to take FYE 101 as one of their electives.
Students may use their free electives to complete the following certificates:
Sport Analytic Certificate
Sport Media Certificate
Non Profit Certificate
Note: Spanish fluency can be of great value in a number of sports management positions. Students should consider the following courses as their elective choices:
SPA 301 Practical Spanish I
SPA 302 Practical Spanish II
Natural Science Elective
FYE 101 First Year Experience Seminar
OR
Free Elective
HIS 381 Contemporary Global Issues
SPM/BBM/BMK/HRM/NFP/FIN/ACC Elective
The nonprofit industry is one of the fastest growing employers. The industry is seeking out marketers, HR professionals, and managers with an interest in strategic planning within the nonprofit industry. This nonprofit concentration will focus on the following content areas: Introduction to nonprofits, fiscal management, advocacy and public policy, and one specific identified nonprofit course in the student’s program. There are four core courses in the concentration and one specific program course or an internship. Two of the courses are shared between the College of Behavioral Science and the College of Business. This is a concentration for bachelor’s degrees in Business Management, Finance, Marketing, Human Resource Management, and Sports Management. Nonprofit sports agencies includes organizations such as the YMCA, Boys and Girls Clubs, First Tee, and local and county Parks and Recreations offices.
NFP 301 Intro to Nonprofit Agencies
NFP 302 Management of the Nonprofit Organization
NFP 303 Foundations of Fiscal Management for Nonprofit
NFP 304 Advocacy and Public Policy
This information applies to students who enter this degree program during the 2020-2021 Academic Year. If you entered this degree program before the Fall 2020 semester, please refer to the academic catalog for the year you began your degree program.
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