Sport Management Courses

43-44 s.h. --- BUS 3540, SMA 1010, SMA 1100, SMA 2010, SMA 2250, SMA 3210, SMA 3220, SMA 3400, SMA 3450, SMA 3500, SMA 4210, SMA 4220, SMA 4230, SMA 4250, SMA 450, and SMA 4900.

Students seeking the major in Business Sport Management must complete one of the following two Business Foundations offered:

Business Administration: 27 s.h. – ACC 2510, ACC 2530, BUS 3430, ECO 2610 OR ECO 262, MKT 2510, MKT 3900, MKT 4700, plus 6 s.h. of the following electives: MKT; 3450, 3600, 3800, 400 OR 4100.

Marketing: 24 s.h. – ACC 2510, ACC 2530, BUS 3200, BUS 3430, ECO 2610, ECO 2620, MKT 2510, plus 3 s.h. of upper level ACC, BUS, ECO, or MKT.

Requirements for the concentration in Sport Management: 22 s.h. — SMA 101, 170, 270, 280, 321, 322, 370, 421, 422, and BUS 354.

Requirements for the minor in Sport Management: 18 s.h. — SMA 101, 322, 421, 422, MKT 251, and BUS 354.

Sport Management Courses

SMA 1010 INTRODUCTION TO SPORT MANAGEMENT (3 s.h.)
Investigation of career opportunities in the Sport Management industry and the qualifications and responsibilities associated with them. This course is offered every fall semester.

SMA 1700, 2700, 3700 INTERNSHIP I, II, III (1 s.h. each)
Experiential learning in all aspects of Sport Management is acquired through these internships at a Sport Facility, organization, or businesses affiliated with sport and entertainment. The student is assigned duties and responsibilities approved by the faculty member and the assigned field site supervisor. Supervision and evaluation is conducted by the faculty member and the field site supervisor. Written reports and evaluations are required at the completion of each phase of instruction. A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 is required for each internship. This course is offered every semester. All students who are participating in a paid internship are subject to random drug testing prior to and during employment according to the Reeves School of Business Drug Policy. PGM and PTM 170, 270, and 370 internships will be accepted for students changing their concentration to sport management.

SMA 2800 PRACTICUM IN SPORT MANAGEMENT (1-2 s.h.)
This course will allow students to bridge the gap between classroom learning and practical application in a sport setting. Each major must complete this 30-hour (per 1 s.h.) practicum experience working in the Methodist University Athletics Department. This practicum must be completed before a student can participate in an internship. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing. This course is offered every fall and spring semester.

SMA 2010 HISTORY OF SPORT (3 s.h.)
W This course focuses on the evolution of sport within the United States and how it compares and contrasts with the development of sport around the world. Topics include development, youth sport, collegiate athletics, professional sports leagues, international competition, culture, race, and gender.This course is offered every spring semester.

SMA 2250 SPORT GOVERNANCE (3 s.h.)
The course is designed to expose the student to various governing bodies in professional and amateur sport. Students will study the organizational structure and policy functions of various governing entities. There will be an examination of sport as a cultural product and the relationships within sport affecting sport organizational structures with emphasis given to the dynamics of sport organizations in professional, collegiate, scholastic, recreational and corporate settings as they relate to mission, strategic planning, and the development of human resources. This course will introduce students to the constitutions and by-laws of various agencies governing sport at various levels. This course is offered every fall semester.

SMA 3210 SPORT SOCIOLOGY (3 s.h.)
With particular emphasis on American culture, the study of sport from a social perspective taking into account factors of race, gender, religion, nationalism, history, and philosophy as they relate to the growth and development of the sport experience. This course is offered every fall.

SMA 3220 EVENT/FACILITY MANAGEMENT (3 s.h.)
Exploration of the sport facility and equipment management. Introduction to facility operations and conversion. Investigation of event management techniques. This course is offered every spring semester.

SMA 3360 DOMESTIC BUSINESS EXPERINCE (3 s.h.)
An American Business is a dynamic process that brings together people, consumers, technology, natural resources and human initiative in a constantly changing and competitive environment. To understand the framework in which a business operates, students will travel for an exploration and learning opportunity from the business. This course will require research and class time at an off-site location as selected by the Professor of record. An additional fee will apply to cover the costs of travel and lodging. Travel for student conferences and conventions is prohibited as part of this course. Permission of the Instructor.

SMA 3400 SPORT ETHICS (3 s.h.)
This course will explore the concepts of ethical decision making processes as applied to issues found in sport settings. Areas such as fair play, equitable opportunity, exclusive membership policies, health and wellness concerns, and others will be explored. In particular, students will be exposed to concepts of morality and theories of ethical thought while developing a personal philosophy of social responsibility and professional codes of ethics. This course will focus on the ethical issues impacting sport organization policy formation and practice. Prerequisite: SMA 1010. This course is offered every fall semester.

SMA 3450 SPORT TOURISM (3 s.h.)
This course introduces students to the nature, structure, and complexity of the sport tourism industry. Topics covered include: economic, sociocultural and environmental impacts, motivations, marketing, and development principles. This course is offered every fall semester.

SMA 3500 SPORT ECONOMICS (3 s.h.)
This course applies economic principles to sports. Economic models from industrial organization, public finance, labor economics, game theory, macroeconomics, and other fields of economics are used to gain a better understanding of sports and the modern sports industry. This course is offered odd years spring semester.

SMA 4210 SPORT MARKETING (3 s.h.)
Designed to give the student an introduction to sport marketing. Prerequisite: MKT 351. This course if offered every fall semester.

SMA 4220 SPORT ADMINISTRATION (3 s.h.)
A capstone course that engages the student to apply their experiences and knowledge from internships and business and sport management course work to plan and manage a major event near the end of the semester. . Attention will be given to understand how managers seek and obtain funding for their sport organizations, their influence on decision –making and action in sport related business. Prerequisites: junior status or permission of the instructor. This course is offered every spring.

SMA 4230 SPORT SALES AND PROMOTIONS (3 s.h.)
The business of sport requires individuals to sell and promote a variety of products and services. The purpose of this course is to examine the practical application with regard to sales and promotions in sport. With the development of an understanding of foundational concepts, students will be challenged to examine and practice a variety of sales and promotional strategies. This course is offered every even spring semester.

SMA 4250 SPORT FINANCE (3 s.h.)
This course covers basic principles of finance as they relate to sports. Emphasis is placed on current practices and issues relating to funding, budgeting, and revenue acquisition in sports through private and public means. Topics include taxing and borrowing, ticket sales, concessions, broadcast sales, and sponsorship. The course includes an introduction to collection and analysis of sports business data. Prerequisites: ACC 2510 and ECO 2610 or ECO 2620. This course is offered every fall semester.

SMA 4500 CAPSTONE IN SPORT MANAGEMENT (3 s.h.)
SMA 4500 is intended to be a capstone course for the Methodist University Sport Management Program. The primary objective of this course is to introduce students to the analysis of management and league problems and decisions facing sport managers and business leaders. In addition to the formulating strategies, this course will focus on implementation issues. Prerequisite: senior status. This course is offered every spring semester.

SMA 4850 SPECIAL TOPICS: SPORT MANAGEMENT (1-3 s.h.)
Study of special topics of critical, contemporary concern in Sport Management. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor. This course is offered as needed.

SMA 4900 INTERNSHIP IN SPORT MANAGEMENT (6 s.h.)
This course provides students with an opportunity for an in-depth work experience at an approved sport management internship site. Students are expected to acquire relevant skills and develop a professional network in order to prepare for entry-level employment in the sport marketplace. The course is repeatable for up to 6 credit hours. Prerequisites: junior status or consent of instructor. This course is every offered every semester.

SMA 4990 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN SPORT MANAGEMENT (TBA)
An opportunity for a well-qualified, upper-division student to engage in special research in his/her major. Requires approval by the faculty advisor, the supervising professor, the department chair, and the school dean before approval by the Vice President for Academic Affairs. Credit to be determined.