Curriculum

The MPS in Sport Management degree requires completion of 39 credits. All students complete a common core of 21 credtis, and then specialize in either coaching leadership or international dimensions of sport management. To complete the program, students must to complete a semester-long internship at sport organization or write a master’s thesis under the direction of a faculty member.

Common Core (21 credits)

SPG 301 Strategic Sport Performance/E-Portfolio Introduction
SPG 302 Media Relations in Sport
SPG 303 Information Knowledge in Sport
SPG 304 Philosophy, Principles and Leadership in Sport
SPG 305 Ethical and Legal Aspects of Sport
SPG 306 Financial Perspectives in Sport
SPG 401 Research Methods in Sport

Specialization 1: Coaching Leadership (18 credits)
SPG 307 Social/Psychological Aspects of Sport
SPG 308 Sport Science: Coaching for Optimal Performance
SPG 309 Sport Science: Techniques and Analysis
SPG 402 Special Topics in Sport Management: Coaching Leadership
SPG 500 Sport Management Internship OR SPG 502 Sport Management Thesis
SPG 501 Special Project

Specialization 2: International Dimensions of Sport Management (18 credits)
SPG 310 Event/Sport Venue Administration: International Perspectives
SPG 311 International Perspectives in Sport Marketing
SPG 312 Seminar in Sport: International Perspectives
SPG 402 Special Topics in Sport Management: International Perspectives
SPG 500 Sport Management Internship OR SPG 502 Sport Management Thesis
SPG 501 Special Project