Undergraduate Degrees, Majors and Concentrations

Sport Management  
List of all courses and their descriptions
List of all courses, their descriptions and offerings in the schedule book

SPMG1010 - Introduction/Sport Management

Spring 2024

This course is a survey course that offers the student a look at the diverse and expanding field of sport, entertainment, and recreation. The basic areas of professional, educational, and commercial sport, and recreation and special events are surveyed, identifying the general structure and function of each. Emphasis is given as to what skills are necessary for the field and what career opportunities exist. 3 Credits
3 Credits

SPMG1011 - Social Issues In Sport

Spring 2024

This course is designed to provide a basic understanding of the social processes that explain the pervasiveness and appeal of sport in American culture. The course will allow students to develop an understanding of the effects of sport on behavior and lifestyles of active participants as well as those who are more passively involved. This is accomplished through investigation of historical developments and assessment of the interrelationships among sport, culture, and major social institutions such as family, business, education, politics, and religion. 3 Credits
3 Credits

SPMG2010 - Introduction To Sport Manageme

Spring 2024

This course is a survey course that offers the student a look at the diverse and expanding field of sport, entertainment, and recreation. The basic areas of professional, educational, and commercial sport, and recreation and special events are surveyed, identifying the general structure and function of each. Emphasis is given as to what skills are necessary for the field and what career opportunities exist.
3 Credits

SPMG2011 - Sport and Social Issues

Spring 2024

This course is designed to provide a basic understanding of the social processes that explain the pervasiveness and appeal of sport in American culture. The course will allow students to develop an understanding of the effects of sport on behavior and lifestyles of active participants as well as those who are more passively involved. This is accomplished through investigation of historical developments and assessment of the interrelationships among sport, culture, and major social institutions such as family, business, education, politics, and religion.
3 Credits

SPMG2050 - Career Prep In Sport & Entrnmn

Spring 2024

Preparing for a Career in Sport & Entertainment Management: This 1-credit course is designed to prepare students for a career in the sport industry by (a) familiarizing them with available positions in sport and entertainment management; (b) helping them strengthen their personal brands; and (c) exposing them to emerging trends in the sport industry with a particular focus on digital innovations and applications. Ultimately, this course aims to increase students? preparedness for their career post-graduation.
Prerequisites: 30 credits
1 Credits

SPMG2100 - Survey Of World Wrestling E

Spring 2024

This course examines the cutting-edge business and artistic presentation practices of a global leader in live entertainment, World Wrestling Entertainment (NYSE: WWE). Students will review the history covering the professional wrestling business,its talent development, theatrical influences/production practices, event/facility management operations as well as WWE's innovative branding, marketing and mass media strategies. 3 Credits
3 Credits

SPMG3050 - Business Of Esports

Spring 2024

This course covers the history and evolution with the business of the videogaming and rise of the ESports at the professional, collegiate, high school and club levels. Topics include: the governance of ESports, gaming content and strategy, the ESport athlete, emerging business and marketing models, and event/facility planning.
Prerequisites : 45 credits and SPMG 1010 Intro to Sport Management or MGMT 2000 Managemene Theory and Practiot or MARK 2000 Principles of Marketing or by Femission of the Department Head 3 Credits
3 Credits

SPMG3320 - Sport Coaching

Spring 2024

This course is an introduction to coaching sport, from youth to collegiate levels. Topics include growth and development of players, psychology of coaching, risk management, program administration, and social and ethical issues. Coaching as both a part-time activity and as a full-time career are considered. The course does not teach specific sport skills but rather broad-based knowledge required to be a successful coach.
Prerequisite: PSYC1010 3 Credits
3 Credits

SPMG3350 - Iss/Tpcs Colleg/Scholast Athle

Spring 2024

This course is designed to provide a comprehensive look at the management and operations of scholastic and intercollegiate athletics. Students will examine the history, structure, and operations of important entities within the intercollegiate/scholastic athletic environment. Other topics include study of the governance and current issues of collegiate/scholastic sports as well as examination of athletic department operations at both levels.
Prerequisites: SPMG1010, SPMG1011 and 60 credits 3 Credits
3 Credits

SPMG3360 - International Sport Management

Spring 2024

International Sport Management introduces students to core segments of a global sport industry and highlights opportunities and challenges of globalization in sport. Emphasis is placed on the efforts of North American sport properties to grow their business overseas along with aspects of governance and culture of the Olympic Movement and other major international sport organizations/events. This course covers international sport business strategies including sport marketing, sponsorship, media, event, and tourism management.
Prerequisites: SOCI1010 and 30 credits 3 Credits
3 Credits

SPMG3401 - Mgmt Principles In Sport Mgmt

Spring 2024

This course is designed to provide a comprehensive look at the basic organizational structures found in the sport/recreation industry. Students examine application of managerial concepts and process: ways in which organizations interact with each other and with their environments, including government and industry regulations; and the managerial functions of planning, organizing, influencing, and controlling.
Prerequisites -- SPMG1011 and 45 credits 3 Credits
3 Credits

SPMG3402 - Sport Marketing

Spring 2024

This course provides the student with an in-depth view of the marketing practices, procedures, and operations of professional, college, and recreational sport organizations and enterprises. The course is designed to familiarize students with the challenges of marketing sport organizations and assist them in refining marketing skills as they relate to the sport industry. Emphasis is placed on the manipulation of each element of the marketing mix as it applies to various sport settings with special focus on the promotional mix, market research, sponsorship, and fund-raising. 3 credits
Prerequisites: MARK3100, 45 credits, and SPMG1011 or COMM3050 or SOCI1010 3 Credits
3 Credits

SPMG3410 - Sport, Recreation and The Law

Spring 2024

This course is designed for students interested in the growing problems of sports litigation. The course will cover both the amateur and professional aspects of sport from five major perspectives: (1) judicial review of athletic associations; (2) eligibility rules and disciplinary measures; (3) equal opportunity provisions; (4) tort liabilities; and (5) intellectual property rights and the licensing process in sport. Specific topics covered will include due process, antitrust and free speech, duty of ordinary care, duty of care owed athletes and spectators, injuries, assumption of risk, and negligence. The course will stress the application of principles of law to the sports setting. Actual court cases relating to these principles will be examined.
Prerequisite: BLAW1050 or SPMG3401 3 Credits
3 Credits

SPMG3420 - Sport Event and Facility Mgmt

Spring 2024

This course focuses on the operations of stadiums/arenas and recreation complexes and a theoretical and applied approach to the planning and organization, management, and evaluation of events. Beginning with design and construction elements, the course will move on to operational requirements, including scheduling, staffing, marketing, security, concessions, ticketing, and physical plant. Legal and political considerations will be reviewed.
Prerequisites: SPMG3401 or MGMT3100 and 60 credits 3 Credits
3 Credits

SPMG3430 - Business Of Wwe

Spring 2024

This course examines the cutting - edge business and artistic presentation practices of the global leader in live entertainment , World Wrestling Entertainment ( NYSE : WWE ) . It includes a review of the history of the professional wrestling business , its talent development , theatrical influences / production practices , event / facility management operations as well as WWE's innovative branding , marketing and mass media strategies . Students will apply the fundamentals of marketing , management and communication to provide a critical analysis of WWE's business practices . Students will also engage in critical discussion of current storylines , trends and issues within the WWE.
Prerequisites : 45 credits and SPMG 1010 Intro to Sport Management or MGMT 2000 Management Theory and Practice or MARK 2000 Principles of Marketing or by Permission of the Department Head 3 Credits
3 Credits

SPMG3610 - Sports Sales

Spring 2024

Sales is an essential revenue producing function for any commercial organization. Sport and recreations have a unique marketing relationship of product and inventory with the consumer and marketplace. The course is designed for the student to learn the theoretical concepts and the application of skills and practices associated with the sports sales process, building upon theories learned in the prerequisite class. Through readings, guest speakers and lectures, the course will examine the rationale regarding the benefits and disadvantages of various sales and promotional methodologies. This course will then concentrate on promotional and sales strategies, campaigns and techniques that will be presented in an applied format. In essence, this applied format will function as a "real world" laboratory, where students will actually conduct sales and promotional activities for sport entities which may include: minor league franchises, collegiate athletic programs, and for-profit sports related businesses. While sales management within the sport organization will be addressed, the primary focus of the course is to develop the student as an effective salesperson able to function in the applicable areas of the sport-tainment industry. 3 credits
Prerequisite: MARK2000 or SPMG3402 3 Credits
3 Credits

SPMG4100 - Bus/Prodtn Of Arts, Ent, Sport

Spring 2024

Historically the arts, entertainment and sports industry have been viewed as separate segments though they share many common elements with business and production practices. Over the past 50 years, there has evolved a merging and collaboration of talent, best practices and production among these segments to create and improve the experiential engagement within the marketplace. This seminar course will provide an overview for the entry level professional to comprehend and understand the current state and emerging trends within these areas.
Prerequisite: 90 credits 3 Credits
3 Credits

SPMG4140 - Spec Tpc: Emerg Iss/Trnds Spmg

Spring 2024

Since the beginning of the 21rst century, the sport and entertainment industry has evloved due to business, cultural, scientific sociological and technological changes and innovations. Topics covered in this course include sport media, music, professional and collegiate sport, event and venue management, fantasy and e-sports,diversity in sport, and the role of digital technology and media platforms.
Prerequisite: 60 credits and instructor permission required 3 Credits
3 Credits

SPMG4410 - Public Relations In Sport

Spring 2024

This course offers the student the opportunity to explore the major areas of public relations in the sports industry. The student will examine the importance of preparing press releases, media guides and statistical reports, conducting public/community relations campaigns, as well as technical aspects in the production of print, broadcast material and social media. Software proficiency in word processing is required.
Prerequisites: COSK2230 or COSK2245 and 60 credits 3 Credits
3 Credits

SPMG4820 - Applied Sport Analytics

Spring 2024

This course will explore the application of data analytics to various aspects of the sport industry. Students will learn practical applications of data analysis to make sound decisions related to team and business operations.
Prerequisites: (MATH2040 or MATH2070) and (STAT2110 or ASCI2010) and 90 credits 3 Credits
3 Credits

SPMG4840 - Problem Solving In Sport/Recre

Spring 2024

This course is a discussion-based approach to developing skills necessary for analyzing problems related to the management of today's sport or recreation organizations. Students will prepare a series of assigned case analyses and a comprehensive research paper on a topic of their choice. Class readings, discussions, cases, and research assignments will all examine the adaptation of fundamental business principles in the specialized sport setting.
Prerequisites: SPMG3401, SPMG3402 and 90 credits 3 Credits
3 Credits

SPMG4901 - Internship/Co-Op

Spring 2024

The SPMG Sport Management Internship is a professional academic experience in a sport/recreation/entertainment organization. All students must go through the RMU Career and Professional Development Center to complete the internship paperwork.
1 Credits

SPMG4902 - Internship/Co-Op

Spring 2024

Course description unavailable, please contact Academic Services.

2 Credits

SPMG4903 - Internship/Co-Op

Spring 2024

Internships provide the opportunity to combine the students work experience with the academic program and are part of the Student Engagement Transcript (SET). An internship allows students to apply concepts and techniques learned in the classroom and assists students the opportunity to sharpen leadership and professional networking skills. For more information contact Career Services Department to apply for the program and the Academic Department Heads or the Department. Faculty Coordinator for more information about the program. Internship/Co-op credits are non-business elective courses. A total of 12 credits of the non-business elective can be used for internship/Co-Op program.
3 Credits

SPMG4904 - Internship/Co-Op

Spring 2024

Course description unavailable, please contact Academic Services.

4 Credits

SPMG4905 - Internship/Co-Op

Spring 2024

The SPMG Sport Management Internship is a professional academic experience in a sport/recreation/entertainment organization. All students must go through the RMU Career and Professional Development Center to complete the internship paperwork.
Prerequisites: SPMG1010, 30 credits earned, minimum overall GPA of 2.25 and approval by Department Head 5 Credits
5 Credits

SPMG4906 - Internship/Co-Op

Spring 2024

Internships provide the opportunity to combine the students work experience with the academic program and are part of the Student Engagement Transcript (SET). An internship allows students to apply concepts and techniques learned in the classroom and assists students the opportunity to sharpen leadership and professional networking skills. For more information contact Career Services Department to apply for the program and the Academic Department Heads or the Department. Faculty Coordinator for more information about the program. Internship/Co-op credits are non-business elective courses. A total of 12 credits of the non-business elective can be used for internship/Co-Op program.
6 Credits

SPMG4908 - Internship/Co-Op

Spring 2024

The SPMG Sport Management Internship is a professional academic experience in a sport/recreation/entertainment organization. All students must go through the RMU Career and Professional Development Center to complete the internship paperwork.
Prerequisites: SPMG1010, 30 credits earned, minimum overall GPA of 2.25 and approval by Department Head 8 Credits
8 Credits

SPMG4909 - Internship/Co-Op

Spring 2024

Internships provide the opportunity to combine the students work experience with the academic program and are part of the Student Engagement Transcript (SET). An internship allows students to apply concepts and techniques learned in the classroom and assists students the opportunity to sharpen leadership and professional networking skills. For more information contact Career Services Department to apply for the program and the Academic Department Heads or the Department. Faculty Coordinator for more information about the program. Internship/Co-op credits are non-business elective courses. A total of 12 credits of the non-business elective can be used for internship/Co-Op program.
9 Credits

SPMG4910 - Internship/Co-Op

Spring 2024

Internship provides opportunities to combine the students work experience with the academic program. Internship will allow students to apply the techniques learned in the classroom and give the students the opportunity to sharpen leadership skills.For more information contact Career Services Department to apply for the program and the Academic Department Heads or Faculty Coordinator for more information about the program. Internship/Co-op credits are non-business elective courses. A total of 12 credits of the non-business elective can be used for internship/Co-Op program. ( Completed MARK3100, 72 credits earned, and 2.25 QPA)
10 Credits

SPMG4912 - Internship/Co-Op

Spring 2024

Internship provides opportunities to combine the students work experience with the academic program. Internship will allow students to apply the techniques learned in the classroom and give the students the opportunity to sharpen leadership skills.For more information contact Career Services Department to apply for the program and the Academic Department Heads or Faculty Coordinator for more information about the program. Internship/Co-op credits are non-business elective courses. A total of 12 credits of the non-business elective can be used for internship/Co-Op program. ( Completed MARK3100, 72 credits earned, and 2.25 QPA)
12 Credits

SPMG4913 - Internship/Co-Op

Spring 2024

The SPMG Sport Management Internship is a professional academic experience in a sport/recreation/entertainment organization. All students must go through the RMU Career and Professional Development Center to complete the internship paperwork.
Prerequisites: SPMG1010, 30 credits earned, minimum overall GPA of 2.25 and approval by Department Head 3 Credits
3 Credits

SPMG4916 - Internship/Co-Op

Spring 2024

Course description unavailable, please contact Academic Services.

6 Credits

SPMG4923 - Internship/Co-Op

Spring 2024

Course description unavailable, please contact Academic Services.

3 Credits