OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2017-18
[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
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 3120 - Sports Governance and Ethics Credit Hours: 3
- SASM 3300 - Organization & Administration of Interscholastic Athletics Credit Hours: 3
- SASM 3400 - Intercollegiate Athletics Credit Hours: 3
- SASM 3500 - External Relations in Sports Credit Hours: 3
- SASM 3760 - Sport Facility and Event Management Credit Hours: 3
- SASM 4000 - Diversity and Sport Credit Hours: 3
- SASM 4010 - Advanced Event Management Credit Hours: 3.0 (pending approval)
- SASM 4020 - Advanced Facility Management Credit Hours: 3.0 (pending approval)
- SASM 4110 - International Sport Management Credit Hours: 3
- SASM 4140 - Business of eSports Credit Hours: 3.0 (pending approval)
- SASM 4193 - Sport and Environment Credit Hours: 3.0 (pending approval)
- SASM 4250 - Financial Issues in Sport Credit Hours: 3
- SASM 4475 - Sport Tourist Behavior Credit Hours: 3.0 (pending approval)
- SASM 4900 - Special Topics in Sports Administration/Sports Management Credit Hours: 1 - 15
- SASM 4915 - Sport Management Expedition Credit Hours: 1.0 - 6.0 (pending approval)