Sport Management Minor

Program Summary

Program: Sport Management

Program Option: Sport Management Minor

Credential(s): Minor

Credits: 18

100% Online Option: No
On-campus/Blended Option: Yes

Cost per Credit:
$596.50 in state
$1638.00 out of state

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Opportunities abound in the $490 billion sports industry, and a minor in sports management equips students with the skills needed to succeed in areas such as sales, marketing, public relations, operations, facilities, and event management.

The sport management minor course work prepares students in topics including sport marketing, finance, ethics, law, operations, event planning, management and leadership. Graduates of our program have gone on to work in media relations, marketing, sales, alumni development, management and coaching positions throughout the country, including with the Washington Nationals, Baltimore Orioles, New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox, Washington Football Team, New York Knicks, D.C. United, United States Tennis Association, Duke University Athletics, UNC-Chapel Hill Athletics, Monumental Sports Entertainment, and more.

The Sport Management Program at George Mason University seeks to prepare reflective, principled, and knowledgeable graduates with professional skill sets that enhance their success in the $490 billion sport sector. Serving one of the nation’s most diverse student populations, this dynamic, growing program is committed to excellence and seeks to develop students’ professional knowledge and dispositions through a curriculum guided by the North American Society for Sport Management (NASSM) and the Commission on Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA) content standards. An integral part of the curriculum is the opportunity for field experiences in sport settings in the Northern Virginia region, metropolitan Washington, D.C., and throughout the world.

• general manager
• athletic director
• coach
• league commissioner
• foundation director
• sport marketer
• external relations
• ticket sales
• community relations
• sports information/media relations
• sports broadcasting
• events manager
• facilities manager
• academic advisor
• compliance officer
• sports agent

Required Courses (9 credits)

SPMT 201: Introduction to Sport Management (3 credits)
SPMT 420: Economics and Finance in the Sport Industry (3 credits)
SPMT 455: Governance and Policy in Sport Organizations (3 credits)

Electives (9 credits)

Choose three courses from the following:

RMGT 260: Foundations of Campus Recreation (3 credits)
RMGT 410: Administration of SRT Organizations I (3 credits)
RMGT 460: Sport and Recreation Law (3 credits) OR SPMT 462: Sport Business Law (3 credits)
SPMT 302: Philosophical and Ethical Dimensions of Sport (3 credits)
SPMT 304: Sport, Culture, and Society (3 credits)
SPMT 305: Managing Intercollegiate Athletics (3 credits)
SPMT 307: Sport Diplomacy (3 credits)
SPMT 405: Sport Venues and Events (3 credits)
SPMT 412: Sport Marketing and Sales (3 credits) OR SRTM 412: Sport, Recreation and Tourism Marketing (3 credits)
SPMT 430: Sport Communication (3 credits)
SPMT 440: Global Perspectives in Sport (3 credits)
SPMT 470: Strategic Management and Leadership in Sport Organizations (3 credits)
SPMT 480: Special Topics in Sport Management (3 credits)

Note: Eight credits of coursework must be unique to the minor and students should complete all coursework with a minimum GPA of 2.00.
Total: 17-18 credits

Face to face format primarily on the Fairfax campus. Students also can take courses via distance learning.

Current Mason undergraduate students should contact their advisor about adding a minor. Students may need to fill out the Minor Declaration form from the Registrar's Office website.

TUITION CLASSIFICATION	COST PER CREDIT
Virginia Resident	$596.50 (includes MSF*)
Non-Virginia Resident	$1,638.00 (includes MSF*)
CEHD Course Fee ($25/credit with higher per credit or flat course fees for internship and select ATEP, RECR, and RMGT courses)	$25 - $257
Total Cost for Virginia Residents per Credit	$621.50 - $853.50
Total Cost for Non-Virginia Residents per Credit	$1,663.00 - $1,895.00
Undergraduate New Student Fee (non-refundable, one-time fee)	$350 \| $275 for transfer students

Please Note: Refer to the Students Accounts Office website for more information on tuition and fees. Various course and lab fees may be assessed depending on the course(s) in which the student is enrolled.

*Mandatory Student Fee (MSF): $163.50

For information on loans and scholarships, visit the Office of Student Financial Aid. For information regarding grants, tuition waivers, and other merit aid, please inquire with your graduate department. Also, many school districts offer tuition reimbursement options. Speak to your employer for more information.

Academic Advisor

Dr. Michelle Séki
Email: mgnoleba@gmu.edu
Phone: 703-993-5200
Fairfax Campus: Krug Hall, Suite 213

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Program Summary

Program: Sport Management

Program Option: Sport Management Minor

Credential(s): Minor

Credits: 18

100% Online Option: No
On-campus/Blended Option: Yes

Cost per Credit:
$596.50 in state
$1638.00 out of state

Request Information

Apply Now!

Sport Management Minor

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