OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2014-15
[Archived Catalog]
Sports Administration Minor |
Minor Code OR6150
College of Business
Department of Sports Administration
Copeland Hall 609
Athens, OH 45701
Phone: 740.593.4666
dsa@ohio.edu
http://www.cob.ohio.edu/
Michael Pfahl, contact person
Program Overview
Sports administration is an applied field of study based on the integration of the special nature of sport endeavors and management theory, and administrative principles applied to sport involvement. The minor in sports administration at Ohio University is designed to provide students with the academic preparation and practical training required for success in the sport industry.
Admissions Information
Freshman/First-Year Admission
No requirements beyond University admission requirements.
Change of Major/Minor/Certificate Policy
No selective or limited admission requirements.
External Transfer Admission
No requirements beyond University admission requirements.
Opportunities Upon Graduation
Entry-level positions in sports-related industries, such as collegiate athletics, professional sports, recreation, industry trade associations, and with sponsors and consultants are extremely competitive. Students and candidates from many education backgrounds seek positions in sport-related fields. A sports administration minor helps prepare students for careers in these fields, and it provides additional training as they compete for entry-level positions.
Requirements
Required Courses
- SASM 1010 - Introduction to Sport Management Credit Hours: 3
- SASM 2250 - History of the Sport Industry Credit Hours: 3
Elective Courses
Complete three of the following, for a total of 15 hours:
- BUSL 4650 - Law of Sports Credit Hours: 3
- SASM 3010 - Sport Marketing Credit Hours: 3
- SASM 3400 - Intercollegiate Athletics Credit Hours: 3
- SASM 3500 - External Relations in Sports Credit Hours: 3
- SASM 4000 - Diversity and Sport Credit Hours: 3
- SASM 4110 - International Sport Management Credit Hours: 3
- SASM 4350 - Sport Promotion and Sales Management Credit Hours: 3