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Sport Management, MA

39-54 credit hours

The Master of Arts in Sport Management is designed to prepare students for a career within the sport industry. Sport management includes any combination of skills related to planning, budgeting, organizing, directing, staffing, marketing and controlling in a sports organization. The curriculum is a unique blend of formal coursework and opportunities designed for practical experience. The close collaboration of several sports venues in the St. Charles/St. Louis area enhances the program and enables students to gain first-hand knowledge and work experience in sport management.

Requirements

To earn a Master of Art in Sport Management, students must complete the following degree requirements:

Foundation courses (0-15 credit hours)

See MA and MBA Foundation Courses

Ten core courses (30 credit hours)

ACCT 51011Managerial Accounting

3
FIN 52010Financial Policy

3
MGMT 56020Organizational Communications

3
MGMT 56030Management Practices

3
MGMT 56056Leadership Theory

3
MGMT 56060Business Law and Ethics

3
SPMGT 57020Principles of Management in Sport Administration

3
SPMGT 57040Sport Marketing and Promotion

3
SPMGT 57050Sport Venue and Event Management

3
SPMGT 57060Sport Law

3

Sport Practicum Placement (3 credit hours)

SPMGT 57095Practicum in Sport Administration

3-6

Students are required to complete a three credit-hour structured practicum. Under the supervision of the Sport Management Department, the student must complete 150 working hours in the sport industry. Students must gain approval for the practicum location from the Sport Management Department chair. Students will be evaluated on their practicum coursework both weekly and at the completion of the term.

Two business elective courses (6 credit hours), selected from within any business discipline.

*Students with extensive experience may have part of the practicum waived at the discretion of the dean.