Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in Sport Management
Note that this is a sample four-year plan. There are other course sequences that will allow a student to graduate within four years as long as prerequisite courses are taken in the proper sequence. This sample plan does not guarantee course availability, and adjustments to students’ plans may be necessary if they are unable to take specific courses during specific semesters. Students who are placed into lower level FYW, MAT or other prerequisite courses will need to adjust their four-year plans accordingly. Similarly, students who bring in Advanced Placement, Dual Enrollment or transfer credit for courses will need to adjust their four-year plans. A minimum of a 2.0 GPA both overall and in the major is required for graduation. In addition to major requirements, all components of the Baccalaureate Experience must be completed in order to successfully graduate.
Degree Requirements
First (Freshman) Year - Fall Semester
First (Freshman) Year - Spring Semester
BIO 124 | Biological Science | 3 |
ECO 204 | Principles of Microeconomics | 4 |
| Humanities/Fine Arts (Bacc. Exp) | 3-4 |
FYW 102 | Writing & Research | 4 |
GTW 102 | Gateways II | 1 |
| or | |
HON 102 | Pathways to Honors 2 | 1 |
Total Credit Hours: | 15-16 |
Second (Sophomore) Year - Fall Semester
| Social Science (Bacc. Exp) | 4 |
ACC 202 | Financial Accounting Information | 4 |
ECO 205 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 4 |
| Humanities/Fine Arts (Bacc. Exp.) | 4 |
SPM 297 | Fall Practicum in Sport Management | 1 |
Total Credit Hours: | 17 |
Second (Sophomore) Year - Spring Semester
| Humanities/Fine Arts (Bacc. Exp.) | 4 |
ACC 203 | Managerial Accounting | 4 |
CHE 126 | Chemistry and Society | 3 |
| or | |
PHY 125 | Physical Science | 3 |
| and | |
| Social Science (Bacc. Exp) | 4 |
SPM 298 | Spring Practicum in Sport Management | 1 |
Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Third (Junior) Year - Fall Semester
| Social Science (Bacc. Exp) | 4 |
| General Elective | 4 |
SPM 385 | Media Relations and Communication in Sport | 3 |
| or | |
SPM 393 | Stadium and Arena Management | 3 |
| or | |
SPM 412 | Principles of Administration for Sport and Physical Education | 3 |
| and | |
SPM 395 | Sport Marketing/Fundraising | 3 |
| or | |
SPM 390 | Financial Issues in Sport | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
Third (Junior) Year - Spring Semester
SPM 397 | Legal Issues and Risk Management in Sport | 3 |
SPM 395 | Sport Marketing/Fundraising | 3 |
| or | |
SPM 390 | Financial Issues in Sport | 3 |
| and | |
| General Elective | 3 |
SPM 385 | Media Relations and Communication in Sport | 3 |
| or | |
SPM 393 | Stadium and Arena Management | 3 |
| or | |
SPM 412 | Principles of Administration for Sport and Physical Education | 3 |
| and | |
| Elective | 3 |
| or | |
SPM 399 | European Sport Management | 2-4 |
Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Fourth (Senior) Year - Fall Semester
SPM 475 | History of the Modern Olympic Games | 4 |
SPM 493 | Venue and Event Management | 4 |
SPM 425 | Professional Selling in Sport | 3 |
SPM 495 | Internship in Sport Management | 1-12 |
Total Credit Hours: | 17 |
Fourth (Senior) Year Spring Semester
| General Elective | 4-6 |
SPM 495 | Internship in Sport Management | 1-12 |
SPM 491 | Seminar in Sport Management | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: | 13 |
Total Credit Hours: 123-124