Academic Planning: Sport Management
The top 6 things to consider when planning a major in sport management
- Sport Management is an interdisciplinary major for those who enjoy sports and would like the opportunity to discuss and debate topics related to social issues, ethics, leadership, management, marketing, and promotions as well as specific operations of the sport industry. Whether an athlete, recreation participant, fan, or non-fan, sports impact us all in some ways. UMN Morris classes offer both practical and theoretical perspectives that prepare students for their career after graduation.
- It is highly recommended that students pursuing the Sport Management major do so sequentially as most courses rely on content delivered in earlier courses. Upper-level courses (3000- and 4000-level) are recommended for juniors and seniors in the major. However, transfer students, degree-in-three students, and students with sufficient transfer credits can consider taking the Intro course in the summer to speed up their study.
- The Sport Management major culminates with a capstone project for all seniors as part of SSA 4201, typically in the spring semester of the senior year. Students are required to develop and deliver a policy research paper and presentation open to the campus.
- The Sport Studies and Athletics discipline also offers (1) a minor with a core set of courses and some credits needed as electives and (2) an Area of Concentration (major) in Exercise Science.
- Although not a requirement, it is highly recommended that students pursuing the Sport Management major complete some type of experiential aspect in sport, especially if they will be seeking employment within the industry upon graduation. Sport Management faculty can help students identify and apply for various roles, most of which occur on the UMN Morris campus, in Morris and surrounding towns, and in the Twin Cities Metro Area.