Sport Management Program Map
B.S. in Sport Management
Graduates of the program are prepared to compete for entry-level managerial positions in intercollegiate athletics, professional sport organizations, governing agencies, golf course administration, health and fitness, and sport marketing firms among others.
Stats
63
Core Credit Hours
45
Major Credit Hours
15
Elective Credit Hours
Plan Your Degree
Disclaimer: This program map is intended ONLY as a guide for students to plan their course of study. It does NOT replace any information in the Undergraduate Catalog, which is the official guide for completing degree requirements.
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
C1: ENGL 1101
English Composition I |
3 |
|
M: MATH 1001
(Recommended) Quantitative Skills and Reasoning |
3 |
|
I2: XIDS 2002
(Recommended) First-Year Seminar Course |
2 |
|
T1: BIOL 1010 + Lab
Fundamentals of Biology |
4 |
| S: Social Sciences | 3 |
Milestones:
- Complete ENGL 1101 with a C or better.
- Complete Core IMPACTS Math.
- Complete Lab Science.
- Earn 15 or more credit hours.
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
C2: ENGL 1102
English Composition II |
3 |
|
S: ANTH 1102 OR PSYC 1101
Intro to Anthropology or Intro to Psychology |
3 |
|
PWLA 1600
Personal Wellness |
2 |
|
I1: COMM 1110 OR ENGL/THEA 2050
Public Speaking or Self-Staging |
3 |
| T2: Non-lab Science | 3 |
| PWLA activity course | 1 |
Milestones:
- Complete ENGL 1102 with a C or better.
- Complete Non-lab Science.
- Earn 15 or more credit hours.
15 Fall Credit Hours + 15 Spring Credit Hours = 30 Credit Hours
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
F: SPMG 2600
Introduction Sport Management |
3 |
| A: Arts, Humanities, Ethics | 3 |
| P: Citizenship | 3 |
| F: Major Elective | 3 |
| T3: STEM Course | 3 |
Milestones:
- Earn 15 or more credit hours.
- Complete SPMG 2600 C or better.
- 2.0 or better GPA for on-time program admission after this semester.
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
F: CISM 2201
Foundations of Business and Spreadsheet Analysis |
3 |
| P: Citizenship | 3 |
| A: Arts, Humanities, Ethics | 3 |
| F: Major Elective | 3 |
| F: Major Elective | 3 |
| F: Major Elective | 3 |
Milestones:
- Complete Core IMPACTS.
- Earn 15 or more credit hours.
15 Fall Credit Hours + 18 Spring Credit Hours = 33 Credit Hours
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
SPMG 3670
Practicum |
3 |
| SPMG Course | 3 |
| SPMG Course | 3 |
| SPMG Course | 3 |
| SPMG Course | 3 |
| Minor | 3 |
Milestones:
- Complete courses C or better.
- Maintain 2.5 or better GPA for internship in final semester.
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| SPMG Course | 3 |
| SPMG Course | 3 |
| SPMG Course | 3 |
| Minor | 3 |
| Minor | 3 |
Milestones:
- Complete courses C or better.
- Maintain 2.5 or better GPA for internship in final semester.
18 Fall Credit Hours + 15 Spring Credit Hours = 33 Credit Hours
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
SPMG 4584
Pre-Internship Seminar |
3 |
| SPMG Course | 3 |
| SPMG Course | 3 |
| Minor | 3 |
| Minor | 3 |
Milestones:
- Complete courses C or better.
- Identify a Sport-related internship.
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
SPMG 4686
Internship |
12 |
Milestone:
- Complete required internship course in the final semester.
15 Fall Credit Hours + 12 Spring Credit Hours = 27 Credit Hours
Crush Your Course
First Year:
- Students who complete ENGL 1102 and their Area F courses with a C or better remain on track for admission to enter Teacher Education.
Middle Years:
- Complete all Sport Management courses with a C or better.
- Maintain a 2.5 or better GPA for internship in the final semester.
Last Year:
- Complete coursework with a C or better.
- Maintain a 2.5 or better GPA to be eligible for an internship.
- Identify a sport-related internship site.
Find Your Place
First Year:
- Join the Sport Management Society.
- Join an intramural sports team.
- Volunteer/work in the Sport Industry.
- Apply for the Student Research Assistant program.
Middle Years:
- Identify and secure work experience (e g U REC, The Coliseum, summer camps, coaching).
- Take a leadership role in the Sport Management Society.
- Present at a state conference with a faculty member.
- Apply for COE Scholarships.
Last Year:
- Secure a sport-related internship.
- Connect with co-workers and supervisors at your internship site.
- Complete the end of program survey!
Broaden Your Perspectives
First Year:
- Check out the education abroad office.
Middle Years:
- Consider a study abroad program. Check out students’ stories of their experiences.
Last Year:
- Assess your cultural competency.
- Consider working abroad and research visa regulations.
- Explore practices of creating more inclusive careers.
Connect Off-Campus
First Year:
- Visit Wolves Vote to learn about the voting process and registration.
- Consider volunteering for a campaign or organization in your community.
Middle Years:
- Complete an internship in your field.
- Consider a summer or part-time job.
- Ask your department about networking opportunities with alumni.
Last Year:
- Ask for advice from professionals in your field of interest.
- Explore career shadowing opportunities.
Take Care of Yourself
First Year:
- Visit Health Services.
- Get fit! Visit URec to see all your options.
- Visit the Center for Economic Education and Financial Literacy
Middle Years:
- Take a fitness class, climb the rock wall, or join an intramural team.
- Consider whether counseling is right for you: take a mental health screening.
Last Year:
- Explore a farmer’s market for fresh produce.
- Develop a post-graduation exercise plan.
- Explore your loan repayment options and complete your exit counseling.
Pave Your Path
First Year:
- Complete a self-assessment to see what careers and majors are right for you.
- Visit Career Services.
- Create your profile on Handshake.
- Consider applying for an on-campus job.
Middle Years:
- Draft your resume and attend a resume blitz.
- Learn about how to network on social media and update your Handshake profile.
- Draft your personal statement.
- Visit the graduate school to find out about graduate programs and admission requirements.
Last Year:
- Request references from professors and supervisors.
- Draft your resume cover letter and personal statement and revise it with career services.
- Attend business fairs and career fairs at UWG and across the state.
- Attend an interview workshop.
- Apply for graduate programs.
Careers
Career Opportunities
This degree may help you get work as the following:
- Athletic Coach
- Athletic Director
- Business Development Coordinator
- Facility Operations Manager
- Fitness Manager
- Marketing Consultant
- Marketing Coordinator
- Public Relations Manager
- Sales Coordinator
- Sport Agent
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