Sport Management
A League of Our Own
Sport is a growing industry, with an annual revenue of over $400 billion. For bright students, it can mean a wealth of opportunities. From advertising sales to working as a sports information director, a degree in sport management is your ticket to get in on the action.
As a sport management major, you鈥檒l not only learn about the psychological principles at work behind sports, but how sports fit into and influence our society. You鈥檒l examine how the business sector and sports world interact, and how to make the most of these interactions. You鈥檒l work in a collaborative classroom, with experienced faculty dedicated to your college and career success.
What Can You Do with a Sport Management Degree?
There鈥檚 really no limit to what you can do with a degree in sport management. Graduates go on to be athletic directors, business managers, general managers, and event supervisors. You may land a job as a sports information director, marketing director, tournament director, or ticket sales coordinator. And if you are interested in becoming a coach, think about minoring in coaching.
A World of Opportunities: Where are USM Sport Management Alumni?
- NAIA
- Mobile Bay Bears
- Kansas City Royals
- Frontier Community Credit Union
- Alamo Dome
- Merrill Lynch Wealth Management
- Kansas City Chiefs
- Biloxi Shuckers
- Little Caesars Corporate
- Missouri Western State University
- Arkansas State University
- Chicago Eagles
- Sporting KC
- DHL Express
- UMKC Law School
Alumni Spotlight
Meet Kyle Dougherty
During his time at 花椒直播, Kyle was a standout on the football field, in the classroom, and in the community. After receiving his MBA from USM, Kyle landed his dream job as a community engagement coordinator for the Seattle Seahawks.Access to Prestigious Internships
To gain experience, USM helps provide internship opportunities for you. Some of our recent students had the opportunity to work with these great organizations 鈥� and this is just to name a few:
- Kansas City Royals
- Kansas City Chiefs
- Sporting KC
- The Kansas City Sports Commission
- The PGA Tour
- USA Soccer
- The Kansas City Monarchs
- Leavenworth Parks and Recreation
- Greater Kansas City YMCA
- NAIA
- Big XII Tournament
Meet the Faculty
James Zimmerman, EdD
Director of Sport Management, Associate Professor of Sport Management
James.Zimmerman@stmary.edu
913-758-6399
花椒直播 Hall 400
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Academic Plan
Freshman Year
Fall Semester (16 Credits)
| Credit Hours | Course Number | Course Name |
| 3 | COM 120/125 | |
| 3 | EN 111 | English Composition I |
| 3 | MA 135 | Quantitative Literacy: Math in the Real World |
| 3 | Art, Humanities, or SS/BS | |
| 3 | SM 250 | Introduction to Sport Management |
| 1 | Varsity Sport/General Elective (if needed) |
Spring Semester (15 Credits)
| Credit Hours | Course Number | Course Name |
| 3 | TH 112 | 花椒直播 Spirituality |
| 3 | EN 112 | English Composition II |
| 3 | General Education | Science w/Lab |
| 3 | Art, Humanities, or SS/BS | |
| 3 | MKT 231 | Principles of Marketing# |
Sophomore Year
Fall Semester (16 Credits)
| Credit Hours | Course Number | Course Name |
| 3 | General Education | Theology |
| 3 | Humanities, or SS/BS | |
| 3 | SM 340 | Legal Aspects of Sport |
| 3 | AC 251 | Principles of Accounting I# |
|
3
|
MGT 231 | Principles of Management# |
|
1
|
Varsity Sport/General Elective (if needed) |
Spring Semester (16-18 Credits)
| Credit Hours | Course Number | Course Name |
| 3 | General Elective | |
| 3 | General Elective | |
| 3 | AC 252 | Principles of Accounting II |
| 3 | CYB Elective | |
| 3 | SM 251 | Sport Facilities Management |
| 1-3 | SM 291 | Field Experience in Sport Mgmt |
Junior Year
Fall Semester (14-16 Credits)
| Credit Hours | Course Number | Course Name |
| 3 | SM Emphasis Elective | |
| 3 | SMSCA 485 | Organization and Adm. of Athletics |
| 3 | General Elective | |
| 3 | General Elective | |
| 1 | Varsity Sport/General Elective (if needed) | |
| 1-3 | SM 291 | Field Experience in Sport Mgmt |
Spring Semester (15 Credits)
| Credit Hours | Course Number | Course Name |
|
3
|
MGT 332 | Legal & Ethical Aspects of Business |
| 3 | SM 342 | Sport Marketing and Fundraising |
| 3 | EC 233 | Macroeconomics |
| 3 | MKT 301 | Business Learning Lab |
| 3 | General Elective |
Senior Year
Fall Semester (15 Credits)
| Credit Hours | Course Number | Course Name |
|
3
|
SM Emphasis Elective | |
| 3 | SM 499 | Internship in Sport Management |
| 3 | General Elective | |
| 3 | General Elective | |
| 3 | General Elective |
Spring Semester (15 Credits)
| Credit Hours | Course Number | Course Name |
|
3
|
SM Emphasis Elective | |
| 3 | MGT 499 | Internship in Management |
| 3 | SM 550 | Ethics, Issues, and Problems in Sport |
|
3 |
General Elective | |
|
3 |
General Elective |
* meets general education requirement 鈥� Social Science; EC 232 Microeconomics may be taken instead (fall course)
# minimum grade of C or above must be earned
42 credits in courses that are 300- to 500-level are required
Choose Your Emphasis Area
As a sport management major, you can choose a focus area. You鈥檒l take three emphasis-specific courses, along with your degree-specific courses
Have Questions? Contact Us.
花椒直播
admiss@stmary.edu
913-682-5151
See the staff/faculty directory
Have Questions? Contact Us.
花椒直播
admiss@stmary.edu
913-682-5151
See the staff/faculty directory