Career Exploration in Sport Management

Catalog description

This course will introduce students to the theories, techniques, and principles of sport management. It will offer students an overview of the structure of the sport industry and the fundamental theories and practices within sport management. The course will provide an overview of the sport management field including the history of sport management, amateur and professional sport as career opportunities and point of study, career preparation including resume creation and the core functions within sport management such as marketing, communications, economics, finance, facility and event management, and law. It will provide students with an understanding of the administrative aspect of a comprehensive sports program. Students will explore the choices administrators and managers deal with every day and how to use business and leadership skills to improve quality of life for all participants.