The Master of Professional Studies in Sport Management degree
requires completion of 39 credits. All students complete a common
core of 21 credits followed by 9 credits of specialization courses.
To complete the program, students must complete the capstone course
(SPG 312) and complete a semester-long internship at sport
organization or write a master’s thesis under the direction of a
faculty member.
Common Core: 21 Credits
SPG 301 Strategic Sport Management
SPG 302 Media Relations in Sport
SPG 303 Information Management in Sport
SPG 304 Philosophy, Principles, and Leadership in Sport
SPG 305 Ethical and Legal Aspects of Sport
SPG 306 Financial Perspectives in Sport
SPG 401 Research Methods in Sport
Specialization: 9 Credits
SPG 307 Social/Psychological Aspects of Sport
SPG 308 Sport Science: Coaching for Optimal Performance
SPG 309 Sport Science: Techniques and Analysis
SPG 310 Event and Venue Administration: International
Perspectives
SPG 311 Sport Marketing: International Perspectives
SPG 402 Special Topics in Sport Management
Students may choose to specialize in coaching leadership by
taking SPG 307, 308, and 309 or specialize in the international
dimensions of sport management by taking SPG 310, 311, and 402.
Capstone: 9 Credits
SPG 312 Seminar in Sport Management
and
SPG 502 Thesis I
SPG 503 Thesis II
or
SPG 510 Internship (6 credits)