Sports Management Minor

The sports management minor has been developed by the Department of Management and Organizations in response to a growing demand for courses related to sports industries. Completion of these classes in addition to other Eller business classes will provide a resume differentiator and facilitate job opportunities in the sports industry. Faculty with sports industry contacts and guest speakers from professional sports organizations are paired with experiential learning and study trips to sporting events.

There are two two different options, depending on if you are in the Eller College or not

Non-Eller Students – Sports Management Minor
Eller Students – Sports Management Certificate

Sports Management Minor

The sports management minor is a “customized” 18-unit program available only to non-Eller Students. The flexible curriculum allows for students to take courses in a sequence and pace that fits their schedule.

Requirements:

Six 3-unit courses (18 units total)
Minimum 9 units upper division coursework
At least 9 units must be completed in residence at the University of Arizona
Minimum 2.0 Grade Point Average (GPA) needed in minor
Most courses offered during Summer sessions
Can be used as a part of the Interdisciplinary Degree Program (IDS)
Can be taken along with General Business Minor or Marketing Minor

Sports Management Minor Coursework

Required Units

Students must complete these five courses

ECON 200 Basic Economic Issues
ACCT 200 Introduction to Financial Accounting (Available to non-Eller students in Spring, Summer and Winter sessions only)
MGMT 351 Sports Administration and Planning
MGMT 355 Sports Marketing Management
MGMT 356 Sports Communication

Students must also complete one (1) of the following courses:

MGMT 276 Statistical Inferences in Management (Prerequisites: MIS 111, Math 115a and Math 115b – available to non-Eller students with appropriate prerequisites in Fall, Winter and Summer sessions only)
BNAD 302 Human Side of Organizations
*MGMT 403 Human Resource Management
*MGMT 432A Applied Topics in Bargaining and Negotiations

*Note: MGMT 403 and MGMT 432A open to non-Eller students during summer sessions only.

** Note: Students who are also completing the General Business Minor cannot apply ECON 200, ACCT 200 and BNAD 302 to both the Sports Management Minor and the General Business Minor. Courses can only be applied to a single minor.

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For more information, contact Steve Michel, Eller Business Management Advisor

Sports Management Certificate Program

The Sports Management Certificate Program is a “customized” 9 unit program available to Eller students only. The Sports Management Certificate can be added to any Eller major.

Preparation for Sports Management Certificate:

Acceptance into the Eller Professional Program

Sports Management Coursework: three 3-unit courses (9 units total)

Courses only offered in Summer sessions
Must complete the three following courses:

MGMT 351 Sports Administration and Planning
MGMT 355 Sports Marketing Management
MGMT 356 Sports Communication

Click here to sign up for the certificate program

For more information, contact Steve Michel, Eller Business Management Advisor

Course Descriptions

MGMT 351 Sports Administration and Planning (3 units)

This course covers issues related to the administrative tasks of planning, managing, budgeting and operating various types of sports programs. Topics covered include the administration and planning of high school, college, and professional sports programs and the use of budgeting as a management tool. The course will also include a discussion of the financial, legal, and safety issues relevant to operating sports facilities.

Grading: Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.

MGMT 355 Sports Marketing Management (3 units)

This course is designed to develop a thorough understanding of sport marketing principles and their application to collegiate athletics and professional sports. Students will learn about multi-media partners and see how marketing affects other areas of an athletic enterprise. Students will understand marketing from the perspective of managing a marketing program.

Grading: Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.

MGMT 356 - Sports Communication (3 units)

Description: This course will integrate the topics of oral and written business communication with sports communication. The course will provide knowledge and skill development related to foundational oral and written business communication. Additionally, it seeks to provide the student with an appreciation of the unique dynamics associated with communication in sports enterprises.

Grading: Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.

MGMT 432A -- Applied Topics in Bargaining & Negotiations (3 units)
Description: To understand the theory and processes of negotiation to negotiate successfully in a variety of settings comfortable and adept in future negotiations.
Grading: Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
usually offered: Fall, Spring. Offered to non-Eller students in Summer only.

*Note: Special course fee required: Students will be assessed a $20 per unit fee when registering for these courses during any Summer Session.

Business Management Majors:

These courses also meet the requirements for Business Management Electives; but cannot apply to both the Major and the Certificate.

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