Master of Business Administration with Specialization in Sport Management

The Master of Business Administration program with specialization in Sport Management is designed for students who want to qualify for top sport management jobs, and for working professionals who want to further their education and career. Students will study general business disciplines necessary to achieve success in the corporate and public sectors, as well as develop a sound understanding of sport management knowledge and skills in the sport industry. This program will prepare graduates for professional roles and managerial positions in the sport business industry.

PREREQUISITES:

Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited or approved institution, and all applications are reviewed and approved by the Program Director.

REQUIREMENTS:
The MBA with specialization in Sport Management program requires the participant to successfully complete a total of 75 quarter units of graduate-level coursework, including 15 units of required coursework, 25 units of Business Administration required courses, 20 units of required Sport Management courses, and 15 units of elective coursework. In addition, students must either pass a comprehensive examination or complete the Comprehensive Business Project, course BUS 695.
Students working on their Comprehensive Business Project must be registered for the respective course each subsequent quarter until the project has been completed. The capstone project is complete when the final draft of the students’ Comprehensive Business Project has been completed, evaluated, and formally approved by the Comprehensive Business Project Instructor.

Prerequisites:
A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited or approved institution

Curriculum:
Participants in the Master of Business Administration with Specialization in Sport Communication program must complete 15 courses from the courses below. CPS 501, BUS 601, and BUS 602 or MKT 616 are required for all students. Students are required to take 5 Business Courses and 4 Sport Communication Courses. An additional 3 courses must be selected from the list of elective courses.

Required Courses: (15 Units)
Course Units
CPS 501 Writing Skills & Research 5
BUS 601 Financial Accounting from a Managerial Perspective 5
BUS 602 Quantitative Methods in
Business 5
OR
MKT 616 Marketing Research 5
Required Business Courses (25 Units)
Course Units
BUS 610 Leading & Managing
People and Organizations 5
BUS 611 Entrepreneurship:
Developing New Ventures 5
BUS 616 Business Law 5
BUS 617 Financial planning &
Investing 5
BUS 618 Information Technology
Strategies for
Entrepreneurial Businesses 5
Required Sport Management Courses (20 Units)
Course Units
SPM 622 Foundations in Sport 5
Management
SPM 624 Governance & Policy in
in Sport Organizations 5
SPM 626 Sport Marketing
Management 5
SPM 628 Facility & Event
Management 5

Elective Courses (15 Units)
Course Units
MKT 612 Integrated Marketing
Communication 5
SPM 635 Athlete Management 5
SPM 650 Financial Application in
Sport 5 SPM 651 Ethical & Social Issues in
Sport 5 SPM 652 Media Relations in Sport 5
SPM 653 P.R. Principles & Case Studies in Sport 5
SPM 654 Sport Law 5
SPM 655 Risk Management in Sport
& Physical Activity 5
SPM 657 Sport Tourism Management & Marketing 5
SPM 658 Sponsorship & Fundraising
in Sport 5
Capstone Course: (5 credits)
Course Credit
BUS 695 Comprehensive Business
Project 5
Required Total Units: 80
INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS:
1) All residential courses, other than independent study, are taught in a classroom setting. Each instructor provides students with a syllabus that contains an outline of the course objectives, the course content, student performance expectations, textbooks and related study materials, and evaluation methods used for grading purposes.
2) Courses are traditionally taught in lecture style with group discussions, student presentations and written assignments.
3) Instructional methods also include research projects and experientialcomponents such as internship and practicum requirements. Faculty provide individualized academic advising as needed and encourage ongoing student dialogue in class and online. The University’s grading criteria are presented to students in the course syllabus provided at the beginning of class. The University’s grading policy is designed to meet the highest professional standards of objectivity, fairness, and accuracy.
4) Independent study courses are an in-depth study of a topic and directed by SDUIS faculty or an equally qualified mentor who is approved by the Chief Academic Officer.
5) Student learning performance outcome evaluations include essay and objective examinations, research, reports, and experimental activities.
INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS:
Distance Education
1) The Master of Business Administration with Specialization in Marketing Degree program is also offered through distance education. Direct education is delivered to students via e-mail. Students submit their assignments to the instructor and class weekly. The instructor reviews the work and prepares a feedback to be sent to the students and class weekly.
2) Each student is provided with a syllabus that contains an outline of the course objectives, course content, weekly assignments and student performance expectations.
3) Instructors work closely with students to monitor their progress.

 

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