Sport Management

Overview

This curriculum provides a strong base of fundamental management knowledge and professional skills to prepare students for the unique demands of business and the global sport industry.

The Sport Management program at the Fisher College builds on the liberal arts foundation to develop students who possess strong analytical abilities, critical thinking, interpersonal and communication skills. The program examines the disciplinary foundations of sport management by engaging the student in the learning process with collaborative and practical experiences.

Learning Outcomes

This program will provide students with the opportunity to develop the following competencies and ability to:

• Demonstrate knowledge in all areas of a sport organization

• Implement professional writing and oral communication skills.

• Examine and appraise the sport industry and its relationship to culture and society in the United States and globally.

• Compare and relate how management theory applies to real world practice.

• Recognize and evaluate ethical decision-making and the economic priorities and social responsibilities of sport organizations in our society