Kent, USA
DURATION
4 Years
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PACE
Full time
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STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
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Introduction
Sport Administration - B.S.
The Bachelor of Science degree in Sport Administration prepares students for careers in the sport industry through a balanced academic program and numerous practical experiences. Students complete a core group of courses developed to exceed accreditation guidelines, and all students are required to complete one of the following minors:
- Business
- Data Analytics
- Finance
- International Business for Non-Business Majors
- Management for Non-Business Majors
- Marketing
The curricular balance of sport, business and sociological courses along with three required practical experiences make the program of study one that is cutting edge compared to other programs within the state of Ohio and across the country.
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Curriculum
Semester One
- Introduction to Sport Administration
- Destination Kent State: First Year Experience
Kent Core Requirement
Kent Core Requirement
Kent Core Requirement
General Elective
Semester Two
- Understanding Architecture (KFA)
- Introduction to Human Communication (KADL)
- General Psychology (DIVD) (KSS) or Introduction to Sociology (DIVD) (KSS)
Kent Core Requirement
General Elective
Semester Three
- Principles of Microeconomics (KSS)
- Introduction to Ethics (DIVG) (KHUM)
- Sport in Society (DIVD)
- Practicum I in Sport Administration (ELR)
Kent Core Requirement
General Elective
Semester Four
- Introduction to Financial Accounting
- Principles of Macroeconomics (KSS)
- Principles of Marketing or History and Philosophy of Sport and Physical Activity (WIC) or History and Current Issues in Collegiate Athletics
Kent Core Requirement
Semester Five
- Business Analytics I or Introductory Statistics (KMCR) or Business Analytics I
- Governance in Sport
- Facility Management
- Sport and the Media
Semester Six
- Practicum II in Sport Administration (ELR)
- Organization and Administration of Athletics
- Sport Marketing
- Sales Management in Sport and Entertainment
- Legal Issues in Sport and Recreation
General Elective
Semester Seven
- Event Planning and Production
- Sport in Global Perspective
- Public Relations and Promotion in Sport
- Sport Enterprise (WIC)
- Seminar for Internship Preparation
General Elective
Semester Eight
- Internship in Sport Administration (ELR)
Program Outcome
Graduates of this program will be able to:
- Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge in the areas of promotion and marketing as related to sport.
- Effectively and safely implement sporting events and fundraising events.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the policies and organizations that govern sport.
- Demonstrate knowledge of basic legal concepts and theory as it applies to sport.
- Demonstrate financial knowledge of accounting, economics and finance as it applies to sport.
- Demonstrate an understanding of ethics in sport management.
- Demonstrate an understanding of management and organizational skills in sport.
- Demonstrate an understanding of behavioral dimensions in sport.