Minor Requirements: Sport Management
Sport Management Minor Requirements
The Undergraduate College: Traditional, On Campus
The Undergraduate College Sport Management program offers a minor that requires 18 credits (6 courses) available with the Major of your choice:
Minor Courses: 15 credits (5 courses).
Minor Elective Courses: 3 Credits (1 course).
Under certain conditions, a student may have a minor field designated on their Rosemont transcript. Candidates for the minor must select 21-24 credits above the introductory level in a discipline. These courses are chosen from the Academic Offerings section of the catalog for approved minors. A minimum grade point average of 2.00 in the minor is required. Discuss with your advisor.
Sport Management Minor Courses (15 Credits)
ACC 0100: Financial Accounting I
Prerequisite: None
An introduction to the theory and fundamental concepts of the financial reporting process in modern business organizations. The course focuses on the accrual method of accounting and an introduction to GAAP theory.
Topics covered include analyzing and recording business transactions, periodic determination of income and financial position, and preparation and understanding of financial statements.
Offered fall semester. (3 Credits)
BUS 0250: Sport Management
Prerequisite: None
This course is an analysis of effective management strategies and the body of knowledge associated with pursuing a career in sport management. The course introduces the student to sport management career opportunities in the sport industry and to sport principles as they apply to management, leadership style, communication, and motivation.
BUS 0362: Ethics and Law in Sport Management
Prerequisite: Sophomore status or above.
This course provides a basic overview of the legal/moral/ethical environment in that influences sports industry decisions. Topics include the examination of the roles of contracts, obligations, enforcement, judgements about right and wrong behavior among athletes, coaches, agents, owners, spectators, sponsors and others. Uses a case study model to examine the application of legal and ethical principles to a variety of sports industry matters.Â
Offered fall semester. (3 Credits)
BUS 0367: Sport Marketing
Prerequisite:Â BUS 0350 MarketingÂ
The course is an application of Marketing Principles to sports products and services. Covered will be all topics in the sports marketing curriculum will be covered, including consumer behavior, market research, promotions, products, pricing, sponsorship and e-marketing.Â
Offered spring semester. (3 Credits)
BUS 0422: Sport Governance
Prerequisite: Sophomore status or above.
This course introduces the student to the power and politics of sport organizations in the U.S. and internationally. The basics of managerial activities necessary for governance in sport organizations and the structure and function of sport bodies will be explored. Current policy issues and the ethical questions they raise are investigated. This course provides an overview of the sport industry and will help the student understand their place in this exciting profession.
Offered spring semester. (3 Credits)
Sport Management Minor Elective Courses (3 Credits)
ACC 0100+ Accounting Elective
Prerequisite: None
Course description coming soon.
Offered fall/spring semester. (3 Credits)
BUS 0100+ Business Elective
Prerequisite: None
Course description coming soon.
Offered fall/spring semester. (3 Credits)
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