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Program Purpose
The Bachelor of Science degree program in Sport Management provides students with the knowledge and practical experience necessary for a career in sport management. Upon completion of the program, students will be able to seek employment in a variety of organizations, including professional sport organizations, collegiate sport, business, and non-profit organizations.
Program of Study
Students receive a broad-based, personalized education in sport management. The program, which integrates theory with practical internship requirements, develops students for the opportunities available in sport management. In addition to the sport 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 Sport Management program, the graduate will be able to:
Minimum Grade Policy
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
Natural Science Elective
CTA 326 Integrating Excel into Business Problem Solving
PHI 100 Introduction to Critical Thinking
HIS 381 Contemporary Global Issues
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 Sport Analytics
FIN 305 Financial Management
HRM 311 Human Resource Management
MAT 312 Business Statistics
BBM 411 Operations and Systems Management
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BBM 370 Global Business Management
SPM 301 Legal and Ethical Issues in Sport
SPM 302 Sociology of Sport
SPM 305 Sport Management I
SPM 306 Sport Media Relations
SPM 405 Sport Management II
SPM 406 Sport Facilities Management and Planning
SPM 407 Sport Marketing and Promotions
SPM 408 Financing Sport Operations
SPM 490 Sport Management Internship I
SPM 491 Sport Management Internship II
Recommended electives in this category are as follows:
PSY 353 Sports Psychology
SPM 200 Science of Coaching
SPM 210 Sport in America
SPM 304 Current Issues in Sport Management
SPM 309 Sport and Athletics Fundraising
SPM/BBM/BMK/HRM/NFP/FIN/ACC Elective
Note: Spanish fluency can be of great value in a number of sport management positions. Students should consider the following courses for their elective choices:
SPA 301 Practical Spanish I
SPA 302 Practical Spanish II
Note: Students may use their free electives to complete the following certificates:
Sport Analytics Certificate
Sport Media Certificate
Nonprofit Management Certificate
Free Elective
Students with less than 16 transfer credits are required to take FYE 101 as one of their electives.
FYE 101 First Year Experience Seminar
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 Sport 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
BS to MSM Accelerated Option
Benefits
*Complete your B.S. and M.S. in Management in less time
*Tuition cost savings
*Flexible choice of concentrations
The accelerated option provides the opportunity for qualified students to substitute up to four courses in their undergraduate program with up to four graduate business courses. Successful completion of the MSM course(s) by an undergraduate student will apply towards the 120-credit requirement for their bachelor’s degree, as well as towards the 36-credit requirement for the M.S. in Management degree.
A B.S. degree is earned upon the completion of 120 credits. Completing Graduate courses while pursuing the B.S. degree will fulfill the requirements for both programs. Students are considered an undergraduate student until their B.S. degree is conferred. At which time they will be eligible to complete the necessary forms for the transition into the MSM Program. For more information contact Wilmington University Office of Advising at: advisingncfrontdeskstaff@wilmu.edu
To qualify for the accelerated option, the COB student must:
The accelerated option eligible undergraduate business programs:
Business Management
Marketing
Organizational Leadership
Sports Management
The above undergraduate programs align well with the following MSM program concentrations:
MSM (Traditional no concentration)
MSM in Business Communication
MSM in Health Care Administration
MSM in Marketing Management
MSM in Nonprofit Management
MSM in Organizational Leadership
MSM in Sport Management
MSM in Management Information Systems
MSM in Public Administration
This information applies to students who enter this degree program during the 2021-2022 Academic Year. If you entered this degree program before the Fall 2021 semester, please refer to the academic catalog for the year you began your degree program.
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