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Curriculum & Course Descriptions (2006-2007)
last updated: 08/31/2006

Bachelor of Science in Sport Management (121 credit hours)

I. General Education - 45 credit hours

II. Content Courses - 42 credit hours

ID	Title
PHED 413	Organization and Administration of Physical Education
PHSM 101	Introduction to Sport Management
PHSM 201	Role of Sport in Society
PHSM 301	Sport Marketing and Promotion
PHSM 303	Finance and Economics in Sport
PHSM 320	Legal Environment of Sport and Recreation
PHSM 321	Sport Communications
PHSM 330	Sport Management Practicum
PHSM 401	Facility Management and Design
PHSM 402	Ethics in Sport Management
PHSM 405	Internship in Sport Management

PHSM 303
Finance and Economics in Sport
Credit(s): 3

The student will learn steps toward developing an organizational budget. The student will understand how accounting procedures may be used as a tool in finance. The student will understand how sports organizations develop financial strategies, including investments and player contracts. The student will learn how principles of fundraising are utilized with various constituencies. The student will be able to utilize indicators in developing a strategic plan.

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III. Concentration Course Requirements - 21 credit hours

ACCT 211, ACCT 212, ECON 201, BADM 304, BADM 311, BADM 312, MRKT 201

IV. Other Course Requirements - 13 credit hours

Students in Sport Management will complete six (6) credit hours of restricted electives from the areas of Human Performance and Recreation or Mass Communication depending on their field of interest. Students will enroll in a total of four (4) hours of Honors Thesis to develop and complete the requirement of a senior project or thesis. Additionally, students will complete three (3) hours of free electives.