Degree Offered
- Bachelor of Science
Nature of the Program
WVU Tech offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education (BSPED) with major Sport Management (SM) in the College of Business, Humanities and Social Sciences (BHSS). The Sport Management major prepares graduates for careers in professional and collegiate sport organizations, fitness and recreational facilities, and sport-related businesses. Examples of career opportunities include directors of marketing and promotions, assistant general managers, athletic directors, vice presidents of operations, compliance directors, and other positions.
General Education Foundations
Please use this link to view a list of courses that meet each GEF requirement.
NOTE: Some major requirements will fulfill specific GEF requirements. Please see the curriculum requirements listed below for details on which GEFs you will need to select.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Foundations | ||
| F1 - Composition & Rhetoric | 3-6 | |
| Introduction to Composition and Rhetoric and Composition, Rhetoric, and Research | ||
or ENGL 103 | Accelerated Academic Writing | |
| F2A/F2B - Science & Technology | 4-6 | |
| F3 - Math & Quantitative Reasoning | 3-4 | |
| F4 - Society & Connections | 3 | |
| F5 - Human Inquiry & the Past | 3 | |
| F6 - The Arts & Creativity | 3 | |
| F7 - Global Studies & Diversity | 3 | |
| F8 - Focus (may be satisfied by completion of a minor, double major, or dual degree) | 9 | |
| Total Hours | 31-37 | |
Please note that not all of the GEF courses are offered at all campuses. Students should consult with their advisor or academic department regarding the GEF course offerings available at their campus.
Curriculum Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| University Requirements | 38 | |
| Program Requirements | 12 | |
| Sport Management Major Requirements | 70 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
University Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Foundations (GEF) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 (31-37 Credits) | ||
| Outstanding GEF Requirements 1, 2, 3, 5, and 6 | 21 | |
| WVUE 191 | First Year Seminar | 1 |
| General Electives | 16 | |
| Total Hours | 38 | |
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum 2.5 cumulative average for graduation | ||
| COMM 102 | Fundamentals of Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| ECON 201 | Principles of Microeconomics (GEF 8) | 3 |
| MDIA 101 | Media and Society (GEF 8) | 3 |
| SM 167 | Introduction to Sport Management (minimum grade of C-) | 3 |
| Total Hours | 12 | |
Sport Management Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum 2.0 in all major courses | ||
| Minimum 2.5 cumulative average for graduation | ||
| SEP 272 | Introduction to Sport and Performance Psychology (GEF 4) | 3 |
| SEP 371 | Sport in American Society (GEF 8) | 3 |
| SM 125 | Sport Facility Management | 3 |
| SM 137 | Sport Event Management | 3 |
| SM 240 | Sport Governance | 3 |
| SM 287 | Contemporary Issues in Sport Management | 3 |
| SM 345 | Technology in Sport Management | 2 |
| SM 350 | Leadership Theory and Application in Sport | 3 |
| SM 355 | Orientation in Sport Management | 1 |
| SM 370 | Sport Finance and Economics | 3 |
| SM 375 | Sport in the Global Market (GEF 7) | 3 |
| SM 380 | History and Philosophy of Sport | 3 |
| SM 426 | Liability in Sport | 3 |
| SM 485 | Management of Sport Organizations | 3 |
| SM 486 | Sport Marketing & Sales | 3 |
| SM 491 | Professional Field Experience | 3 |
| ACCT 201 | Principles of Accounting 1 | 3 |
| CS 101 | Intro to Computer Applications | 4 |
| BCOR 350 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| BCOR 370 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| HUMS 320 | Public Administration | 3 |
| MDS 270 | Effective Public Speaking | 3 |
| Restricted Electives: Select two courses (6 Credits) of the Following Subjects (ACCT, BCOR, BLAW, ECON, ENTR, FIN, MANG, MKTG, SM, ACE) * | 6 | |
| Total Hours | 70 | |
- *
Restricted Electives are not required for students pursing a minor in Accounting, Business Administration, or Economics.
Suggested Plan of Study
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| ENGL 101 (GEF 1) | 3 | ENGL 102 (GEF 1) | 3 |
| SM 125 | 3 | COMM 102 | 3 |
| SM 167 | 3 | CS 101 | 4 |
| WVUE 191 | 1 | SM 137 | 3 |
| GEF 2 | 4 | GEF 5 | 3 |
| GEF 3 (MATH 121 or higher) | 3 | ||
| 17 | 16 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| ACCT 201 | 3 | MDIA 101 (GEF 8) | 3 |
| ECON 201 (GEF 8) | 3 | SEP 272 (GEF 4) | 3 |
| SEP 371 (GEF 8) | 3 | GEF 6 | 3 |
| SM 375 (GEF 7) | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| MDS 270 | 3 | Restricted Elective or Approved Minor | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| BCOR 350 | 3 | SM 240 | 3 |
| BCOR 370 | 3 | SM 345 | 2 |
| HUMS 320 | 3 | SM 350 | 3 |
| SM 370 | 3 | SM 355 | 1 |
| SM 380 | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| Restricted Elective or Approved Minor | 3 | ||
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| SM 426 | 3 | SM 287 | 3 |
| SM 485 | 3 | SM 486 | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | SM 491 | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | ||
| 15 | 12 | ||
| Total credit hours: 120 | |||
Major Learning Outcomes
Sport Management
Graduates of Sport Management will:
- Recognize the importance and significance of the role of sport management
- Develop analytical and communication skills appropriate to the professional and corporate environment
- Be prepared to assume management positions in a variety of athletic and sport-related businesses and industries
- Be familiar with compliance programs at the collegiate and national athletic sport levels
- Recognize the importance of continuing emotional, intellectual, and physical development throughout their lives