Sports Management Minor
Turn Your Passion for Sports into a Profession with Our Sports Management Minor
The Sports Management minor at the Opus College of Business prepares students for careers in the sports industry. This interdisciplinary program equips students with a deep understanding and practical skills across various aspects of sports management. Whether your interest lies in the operations of professional sports teams, the strategic workings of amateur athletic associations, or the management of recreation activities, our curriculum is designed to provide an in-depth understanding of these areas.
Our curriculum goes beyond the basics, offering insights into the operational, legal, and economic frameworks of sports organizations. You'll gain a solid understanding of organizational strategies, learn about key legal considerations, and explore effective leadership and marketing techniques in the context of sports. This minor is an ideal platform for those aspiring to turn their passion for sports into a thriving professional journey.
Program Overview
Required Course
- BUID 220 Introduction to Sports Management (4 cr)
First offering of this course will be in Fall 2024.
Plus 8 credits from
- BLAW 324 Sports Law (4 cr)
- MGMT 383 Effective Teams (2 cr)
- MGMT 385 Inclusive Leadership (2 cr)
- MKTG 245 Storytelling with Data (2 cr)
- MKTG 310 Professional Selling (4 cr)
- MKTG 315 Event Management (4 cr)
- MKTG 385 Sport Marketing (4 cr)
- OPMT 320 Decision Analysis (4 cr)
- OPMT 360*Service Operations Management (4 cr)
*Course will be offered in Spring 2024 only as OPMT 490 Sports, Entertainment and Service Operations Management
Plus 4 credits from
- COMM 244 Sport Communication (2 cr)
- ECON 327 Sports Economics (4 cr)
- ENGL 202 Sports and Social Justice (4 cr)
- ENGL 341Women, Sport and the Body (4 cr)
- EXSC 130Foundations of Exercise Science (2 cr)
- JOUR 215Sports Reporting (4 cr)
- JOUR 355 Sports Broadcasting (4 cr)
- PHIL 218 Philosophy of Sport (4 cr)
- PHIL 219 Philosophy of Sport (2 cr)
- PSYC 298 Topics: Sports Psychology (4 cr)
Required Course
Required Course
- BUID 220 Introduction to Sports Management (4 cr)
First offering of this course will be in Fall 2024.
Plus 8 credits from
Plus 8 credits from
- BLAW 324 Sports Law (4 cr)
- MGMT 383 Effective Teams (2 cr)
- MGMT 385 Inclusive Leadership (2 cr)
- MKTG 245 Storytelling with Data (2 cr)
- MKTG 310 Professional Selling (4 cr)
- MKTG 315 Event Management (4 cr)
- MKTG 385 Sport Marketing (4 cr)
- OPMT 320 Decision Analysis (4 cr)
- OPMT 360*Service Operations Management (4 cr)
*Course will be offered in Spring 2024 only as OPMT 490 Sports, Entertainment and Service Operations Management
Plus 4 credits from
Plus 4 credits from
- COMM 244 Sport Communication (2 cr)
- ECON 327 Sports Economics (4 cr)
- ENGL 202 Sports and Social Justice (4 cr)
- ENGL 341Women, Sport and the Body (4 cr)
- EXSC 130Foundations of Exercise Science (2 cr)
- JOUR 215Sports Reporting (4 cr)
- JOUR 355 Sports Broadcasting (4 cr)
- PHIL 218 Philosophy of Sport (4 cr)
- PHIL 219 Philosophy of Sport (2 cr)
- PSYC 298 Topics: Sports Psychology (4 cr)
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