Associate of Science in Sport Management
| Sport Management Concentration | (18 hours) |
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3 |
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3 |
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3 |
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3 |
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3 |
|
3 |
| Minimum Semester Hours in degree | 60 |
Bachelor of Business Administration in Sport Management (Traditional)
| Foundations of Business | (39 hours) |
| Majors Courses | (48 hours) |
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3 |
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3 |
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3 |
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3 |
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3 |
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3 |
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3 |
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3 |
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3 |
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3 |
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3 |
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12 |
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3 |
| Minimum Semester Hours in Degree | 122 |
Bachelor of Business Administration in Sport Management (Online)
| Foundations of Business | (39 hours) |
| Majors Courses | (36 hours) |
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3 |
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3 |
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3 |
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3 |
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3 |
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3 |
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3 |
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3 |
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3 |
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3 |
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3 |
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3 |
| General Electives | (11 hours) |
| Minimum Semester Hours in Degree | 120 |
Master of Business Administration in Sport Management
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Master of Business Administration, Sport Management
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| ACC 5600: Managerial Accounting |
3
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| BUS 5001: Foundations of Business* |
3
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| BUS 5150: Legal & Ethical Environment of Business |
3
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| BUS 5250: Business Analytics & Research Methods |
3
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| BUS 5410: Managerial Finance |
3
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| ECO 5500: Managerial Economics |
3
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| SPM 5100: Business of Sport |
3
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| SPM 5200: Risk Management in Sport |
3
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| SPM 5300: Leadership & Administration of Sport |
3
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| SPM 5400: Sport Marketing |
3
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| SPM 5500: Sport Operations & Event Management |
3
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Total Hours
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30-33
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| *30 if student does not require BUS 5001 | |
The sport management degree programs at Shorter University have received specialized accreditation through the Commission on Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA) located in Fort Collins, Colorado, USA. The sport management programs in the following degrees are accredited by COSMA:
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Bachelor of Business Administration in Sport Management
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Bachelor of Business Administration in Sport Management (Online)
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Master of Business Administration with concentration in Sport Management
The Hawks Sports Society is a student led organization that encourages and creates network and volunteer opportunities to prepare students for their career paths post-graduation. We encourage students to be involved in the local community, by giving back to those who uplift us. Through this organization, we are confident that students will be prepared for their next chapter in life. Hawks support Hawks!
- Finish in Four – The Shorter Way to 2 Degrees – click here to learn more
- Lecture Series – We host once a semester a College of Business Lecture Series where a high profiled industry professional speaks to the student body, particularly Juniors and Seniors on career advice and interview/resume techniques.
- Job Fair – Each Spring Semester we host 50+ businesses ready to recruit and hire our students. This has proven beneficial for students in making meaningful connections and job placement. We bring in the jobs!
- Kickoff Event – Hosted every Fall Semester in September the College of Business invites all students to take part in a night of fun with free food – pizza, chick-fil-a, the sweet bar, sandwiches etc. As well as games, door prizes, raffle and giveaways. We introduce our faculty, The Hawks Sports Society, and invite alumni as guest speakers.
- Career Development Panel – Each spring we host a panel of industry professionals to speak directly to the students regarding the knowledge, skills, and competencies needed to have successful careers. The insiders view give tips on resume building, sales skills, networking, and professional written and oral communication are just a few of the topics covered.
Program-Level Student Learning Outcomes
Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
BBA SPM, Traditional
- SLO 1: Demonstrate effective writing as it relates to topics associated within the history of sport culture and profound influences over the years.
- SLO 2: Demonstrate professional oral presentation skills based on a sport management presentation that encompasses sport marketing research of a company.
- SLO 3: Apply interview skills and communication into an experiential learning situation in which students are expected to interview a sport professional in an outside setting.
- SLO 4: Students will demonstrate effective professionalism and communication skills
- SLO 5: Students will exhibit and apply servant leadership qualities of leadership opportunities and reflection.
BBA SPM, Online
- SLO 1: Demonstrate professional communication through the development of a social media plan within an athletic departmental setting.
- SLO 2: Apply critical thinking skills in developing a personal coaching philosophy.
- SLO 3: Practice application of diversity based on principles of leadership responsibilities.
- SLO4: Development of research and effectiveness with the creation of a Rome Braves research survey for customer satisfaction.
- SLO 5: Application of Integration of Faith into the classroom by the sport management professor based on end of course evaluation survey.
MBA SPM, Online
- SLO 1: Demonstrate effective risk management strategic planning as a business and sport administrator.
- SLO 2: Design an efficient sport-marketing plan as it relates to a student-generated sport organization.
- SLO 3: Analyze and evaluate Global Sport Leadership quality within the current culture of sport management.
- SLO 4: Students will effectively apply planning, organization, and leadership skills.
- SLO 5: Students will demonstrate appropriate APA style and citations.
Operational Effectiveness Measures
Operational Effectiveness Goals (OEGs)
- OEG 1: Demonstrate effectiveness in the classroom.
- OEG 2: Strategically develop strategies and outreach opportunities to communicate and gain new opportunities for students outside of Shorter University.
- OEG 3: Create opportunities for collaboration between the Sport Management department and Shorter University Athletics to create a professional entertaining game environment for all Athletic Events.
- OEG 4: Effectively promote the Sport Management program and discipline through professional development opportunities such as journal publications and/or state and national presentations.
- OEG 5: Initiate innovative recruitment strategies to increase sport management majors for the following academic year.
The sport management degree programs at Shorter University have received specialized accreditation through the Commission on Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA) located in Fort Collins, Colorado, USA. The sport management programs in the following degrees are accredited by COSMA:
-
Bachelor of Business Administration in Sport Management
-
Bachelor of Business Administration in Sport Management (Online)
-
Master of Business Administration with concentration in Sport Management
Program-Level Student Learning Outcomes
Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
BBA SPM, Traditional
- SLO 1: Demonstrate effective writing as it relates to topics associated within the history of sport culture and profound influences over the years.
- SLO 2: Demonstrate professional oral presentation skills based on a sport management presentation that encompasses sport marketing research of a company.
- SLO 3: Apply interview skills and communication into an experiential learning situation in which students are expected to interview a sport professional in an outside setting.
- SLO 4: Students will demonstrate effective professionalism and communication skills
- SLO 5: Students will exhibit and apply servant leadership qualities of leadership opportunities and reflection.
BBA SPM, Online
- SLO 1: Demonstrate professional communication through the development of a social media plan within an athletic departmental setting.
- SLO 2: Apply critical thinking skills in developing a personal coaching philosophy.
- SLO 3: Practice application of diversity based on principles of leadership responsibilities.
- SLO4: Development of research and effectiveness with the creation of a Rome Braves research survey for customer satisfaction.
- SLO 5: Application of Integration of Faith into the classroom by the sport management professor based on end of course evaluation survey.
MBA SPM, Online
- SLO 1: Demonstrate effective risk management strategic planning as a business and sport administrator.
- SLO 2: Design an efficient sport-marketing plan as it relates to a student-generated sport organization.
- SLO 3: Analyze and evaluate Global Sport Leadership quality within the current culture of sport management.
- SLO 4: Students will effectively apply planning, organization, and leadership skills.
- SLO 5: Students will demonstrate appropriate APA style and citations.
Operational Effectiveness Measures
Operational Effectiveness Goals (OEGs)
- OEG 1: Demonstrate effectiveness in the classroom.
- OEG 2: Strategically develop strategies and outreach opportunities to communicate and gain new opportunities for students outside of Shorter University.
- OEG 3: Create opportunities for collaboration between the Sport Management department and Shorter University Athletics to create a professional entertaining game environment for all Athletic Events.
- OEG 4: Effectively promote the Sport Management program and discipline through professional development opportunities such as journal publications and/or state and national presentations.
- OEG 5: Initiate innovative recruitment strategies to increase sport management majors for the following academic year.
Meet Our Faculty
Dr. Heath Hooper
Dean of College of Business and Associate Professor of Sport Management
Mr. Michael Ross, MS
Chair of the Department of Sport Management and Assistant Professor of Sport Management
Mr. Kyle Conkle
Assistant Professor of Sport Management
Dr. Lauren Duplantis
Visiting Professor of Sport Management