This minor is offered jointly with Computer Game Design.
It offers academic preparation in an industry that has seen rapid expansion in the sale, design, and production of sport-related games around the world, including tremendous growth in the competitive esports segment of the industry. The required courses provide students with a foundational overview of the sports industry, the sport management academic discipline, and computer game design. Students can complement that knowledge with the selection of courses in these two disciplines that meet their individual interests.
Policies
Eight credits of coursework must be unique to the minor and students must complete all coursework with a minimum GPA of 2.00. For policies governing all minors, see AP.5.3.4 Minors.
Minor Requirements
Total credits: 18
Required Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GAME 210 | Basic Game Design | 3 |
| SPMT 201 | Introduction to Sport Management | 3 |
| Total Credits | 6 | |
Electives
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select four courses (at least one in each discipline) from the following: | 12 | |
| History of Computer Game Design | ||
| Three-Dimensional Game Art I | ||
| Online and Mobile Gaming | ||
| Music for Film and Video | ||
| Digital Game Design | ||
| Computer Game Platform Analysis | ||
| Sport, Culture, and Society | ||
| Psychology of Sport | ||
| Sport Venues and Events | ||
| Sport Marketing and Sales | ||
| Economics and Finance in the Sport Industry | ||
| Governance and Policy in Sport Organizations | ||
| Total Credits | 12 | |