Sport Management B.S.
A Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Sport Management requires the completion of the Elon Core Curriculum as well as the Major Requirements listed below.
Major Requirements:
Required Courses: 58 sh
| SPT 212 | CONTEMPORARY SPORT MANAGEMENT | 4 sh |
| SPT 226 | FACILITY AND VENUE MANAGEMENT | 4 sh |
| SPT 232 | RESEARCH METHODS IN SPORT | 4 sh |
| SPT 305 | SPORT LAW | 4 sh |
| SPT 351 | SPORT MARKETING | 4 sh |
| SPT 352 | SPORT SALES AND PROMOTION | 4 sh |
| SPT 381 | INTERNSHIP IN SPORT MANAGEMENT | 4 sh |
| SPT 412 | SPORT FINANCE | 4 sh |
| SPT 427 | EVENT MANAGEMENT | 4 sh |
| SPT 461 | SPORT LEADERSHIP AND ETHICS | 4 sh |
| IDS 115 | PUBLIC SPEAKING | 2 sh |
| ACC 201 | PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING | 4 sh |
| BUS 202 | BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS | 4 sh |
| COM 342 | SPORTS INFORMATION | 4 sh |
| MGT 323 | PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR | 4 sh |
Total Credit Hours: 58
REQUIRED MINOR, DOUBLE MAJOR OR SEMESTER ABROAD:
To promote academic depth, all students must complete a minor, double major or a semester abroad (totaling 12 credit hours or more) in an Elon-approved program. Study USA programs do not qualify as a semester abroad.
NOTE:
For those pursuing a Business Administration minor, SPT 351 satisfies the requirement for MKT 311 Principles of Marketing.
Program Outcomes
The student will demonstrate proficiency in organizing content effectively to write and speak with clarity.
The student will apply sport management course knowledge to industry issues.
The student will critically analyze industry problems, gather evidence, research solutions and create conclusions to make decisions.
The student will demonstrate preparation for professional success in the sport management industry.