This minor introduces students to the sports industry and the sport management academic discipline. Students will learn about the principles of finance, economics, policy, and governance as they relate to sport organizations. They will then have the opportunity to choose from a series of sport management courses to complete the minor, based on their area of theoretical or practical interest.
Admissions
This minor is available to all Mason undergraduate students, with the exception of those enrolled in the Sport Management, BS.
Policies
Eight credits of coursework must be unique to the minor and students should 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
Coursework
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SPMT 201 | Introduction to Sport Management | 3 |
| SPMT 420 | Economics and Finance in the Sport Industry | 3 |
| SPMT 455 | Governance and Policy in Sport Organizations | 3 |
| Select three from the following: | 9 | |
| Foundations of Campus Recreation | ||
| Administration of SRT Organizations I | ||
| Sport and Recreation Law | ||
or SPMT 462 | Sport Business Law | |
| Philosophical and Ethical Dimensions of Sport | ||
| Sport, Culture, and Society | ||
| Managing Intercollegiate Athletics | ||
| Sport Diplomacy | ||
| Sport Venues and Events | ||
| Sport Marketing and Sales | ||
or SRTM 412 | Sport, Recreation and Tourism Marketing | |
| Sport Communication | ||
| Global Perspectives in Sport | ||
| Strategic Management and Leadership in Sport Organizations | ||
| Special Topics in Sport Management | ||
| Total Credits | 18 | |