SPMS - Sport Management A.S.

CR Associate of Science

Program Description

The Sport Management program is designed for the sports enthusiast who desires to coordinate and operate all types of sports programming. This is an interdisciplinary degree that prepares graduates for business and administration with emphasis on the world of sport. Successful completion of this curriculum prepares graduates for transfer into a four-year college and for future employment in exciting positions in the sports industry. Graduates in Sport Management are qualified for positions in professional sports, school and community sports programs, or private health clubs.

Program Objectives

Program Objective
Plan, organize, and implement sport programs.
Demonstrate management skills to implement a sport program.
Demonstrate collaboration and cooperation with a variety of sport agencies.
Identify competitive sport industries and strategies to develop the sports community.
Describe how sport history has changed marketing and how to market sport products and services.
Apply the tools of sports technology to develop and enhance a sport program.
Evaluate ethics in the sport industry.
Demonstrate the ability to analyze recreational facilities on terms of safety and optional participation.
Use critical-thinking and problem-solving skills to assess the needs of individuals, school, and community programs regarding sport programs.

Advisor Notes

Students intending to transfer should consult the catalog of the four-year college or university before choosing electives.