The Bachelor of Science in Sports Management is a dynamic program bridging the disciplines of Business and Health and Human Performance at Plymouth State University. Students engage in courses that prepare them for management careers in recreation, high school, college, and professional level sports. Courses in coaching, marketing, events, and sales help students further explore career choices and options. The “career ready” focus combined with the “hands-on” classroom experiences support the constant application of classroom theory to practice. Sports Management majors at Plymouth State complete an internship experience. All baccalaureate business degree programs offered are nationally accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
Curriculum & Requirements
SPORTS MANAGEMENT, Bachelor of Science (120 credits)
The Bachelor of Science in Sports Management is a dynamic program bridging the disciplines of Business and Health and Human Performance at Plymouth State University. Students engage in courses that prepare them for management careers in recreation, high school, college, and professional level sports. Courses in coaching, marketing, events, and sales help students further explore career choices and options. The “career ready” focus combined with the “hands-on” classroom experiences support the constant application of classroom theory to practice. Sports Management majors at Plymouth State complete an internship experience. All baccalaureate business degree programs offered are nationally accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Business Common Components | ||
| BUS 1100 | Introduction to Marketing and Sales | 4 |
| BUS 1200 | Business Law and Ethics (DICO) | 4 |
| BUS 1300 | Digital Information Technologies (TECO) | 4 |
| BUS 1400 | Principles of Economics (GACO) | 4 |
| BUS 2000 | Financial & Managerial Accounting | 4 |
| BUS 2100 | Introduction to Finance | 2 |
| BUS 2200 | Management and Decision Making | 4 |
| BUS 2300 | Business Writing and Presenting (WRCO) | 4 |
| Major Requirements | ||
| LAW 3100 | Sports Law | 4 |
| MKT 3450 | Sports Marketing and Sales | 4 |
| SM 2250 | Introduction to Sports Management | 4 |
| SM 3350 | Sport Facility and Event Management | 4 |
| SM 3450 | Financial Management in Sports | 2 |
| SM 3150 | Sports Governance | 2 |
| MGM 4900 | Strategy & Sustainable Competitive Advantage | 4 |
| Major Electives | ||
| Choose one from the following: | 3 | |
CC 3780 | Sport in Society | |
SM 3100 | Administration of Athletics | |
| Major Practical Experience | ||
| Choose one from the following: | 3-4 | |
SM 3880 | Sports Management Practicum (minimum of 3 credits) 1 | |
SM 4880 | Sports Management Internship (4-12 credits) 3 | |
| Quantitative Reasoning in the Discipline Connection | ||
| Choose one ACC, DAT, FIN, MGM, MKT, 3000/4000-level QRCO attribute course | 4 | |
| Mathematics Foundations | ||
| MA 2210 | Finite Math with Business Statistics (QRCO) | 4 |
| General Education | ||
| EN 1400 | Composition | 4 |
| IS 1115 | Tackling a Wicked Problem | 4 |
| CTDI | Creative Thought Direction | 3-4 |
| PPDI | Past and Present Direction | 3-4 |
| SIDI | Scientific Inquiry Direction | 3-4 |
| SSDI | Self and Society Direction | 3-4 |
| Directions (choose from CTDI, PPDI, SIDI, SSDI) 2 | 4-8 | |
| WECO | Wellness Connection | 3-4 |
| INCP | Integrated Capstone | 3-4 |
| Free Electives | 17 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
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Sports Management Practicum (SM 3880) requires a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.00. Sports Management Internship (SM 4880) requires a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.70.
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Directions should total 20 credits (unless the major has a waiver for a specific Direction).
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Internship credits in excess of four credits count as free electives toward the credits required for graduation.
Check all course descriptions for prerequisites before planning course schedule. Course sequence is suggested but not required.
To complete the bachelor’s degree in 4 years, you must successfully complete a minimum of 15 credits each semester or have a plan to make up credits over the course of the 4 years. For example, if you take 14 credits one semester, you need to take 16 credits in another semester. Credits completed must count toward your program requirements (major, option, minor, certificate, general education or free electives).
| Year One | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| EN 1400 | Composition | 4 |
| IS 1115 | Tackling a Wicked Problem | 4 |
| Math Foundations | ||
| MA 2210 | Finite Math with Business Statistics (QRCO) | 4 |
| BUS 1100 | Introduction to Marketing and Sales | 4 |
| BUS 1200 | Business Law and Ethics (DICO) | 4 |
| BUS 1300 | Digital Information Technologies (TECO) | 4 |
| BUS 1400 | Principles of Economics (GACO) | 4 |
| SM 2250 | Introduction to Sports Management | 4 |
| Credits | 32 | |
| Year Two | ||
| BUS 2000 | Financial & Managerial Accounting | 4 |
| BUS 2100 | Introduction to Finance | 2 |
| BUS 2200 | Management and Decision Making | 4 |
| BUS 2300 | Business Writing and Presenting (WRCO) | 4 |
| SM 3150 | Sports Governance | 2 |
| MKT 3450 | Sports Marketing and Sales | 4 |
| PPDI | Past and Present Direction | 4 |
| Directions (choose from CTDI, PPDI, SIDI, SSDI) | 4 | |
| Credits | 28 | |
| Year Three | ||
| LAW 3100 | Sports Law | 4 |
| QRCO Quantitative Reasoning in the Discipline | 4 | |
| SM 3450 | Financial Management in Sports | 2 |
| WECO | Wellness Connection | 3-4 |
| Directions (choose from CTDI, PPDI, SIDI, SSDI) | 6-8 | |
| Free Electives | 9 | |
| Credits | 28-31 | |
| Year Four | ||
| SM 3350 | Sport Facility and Event Management | 4 |
| CC 3780 or SM 3100 |
Sport in Society or Administration of Athletics |
3 |
| SM 3880 | Sports Management Practicum | 3 |
| MGM 4900 | Strategy & Sustainable Competitive Advantage | 4 |
| INCP | Integrated Capstone | 4 |
| Directions (choose from CTDI, PPDI, SIDI, SSDI) | 4 | |
| Free Electives | 8 | |
| Credits | 30 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
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Directions should total 20 credits (unless the major has a waiver for a specific Direction).
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Kerry Collins, a PSU graduate, is now the Director of Community Relations for the Boston Bruins. She’s worked with the team for many years, and celebrated on the ice with the team when they won the Stanley Cup in 2011.
“I had great professors at Plymouth State who taught me everything I needed to know, and I really valued the small classes and personal touch. I also enjoyed the strong emphasis on sports at PSU.”
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