At a Glance
The Bachelor of Professional Studies degree in Management: Sport Management at Cazenovia College develops and reinforces the business management competencies of the students in alignment with the outcomes of the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE). A generalist sport curriculum supplements management courses to help students acquire a breadth of industry-specific knowledge. Students can customize their experience through a variety of internships, minors, and electives to better position themselves to compete for sport-related jobs in their communities.
This program is fully accredited through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education. Visit www.cazenovia.edu/iacbe to learn more about our accreditation status and to review the Annual Report to IACBE.
All students who pursue a BS degree in Business or Finance or a BPS degree in Management and all specializations must take a competency exam usually administered in the fall semester of their senior year.
- Express accurate and meaningful information to sport stakeholders using a variety of technology-driven platforms.
- Reflect upon observations and experiences in relation to global sport phenomena.
- Practice oral and written communication skills useful in accomplishing sport projects with and through various stakeholders.
- Utilize problem-solving skills to address needs for a variety of sport stakeholders.
Through a nine-credit-hour internship component, students gain a better understanding of the true responsibilities of the sport management profession.
Curriculum
See Degree Requirements: General Education requirements (33)
Critical Thinking, Problem Solving and Information Literacy:
BU 473/475 Business Research Methods/Marketing Research (3)
Senior Capstone: BU 495 Senior Capstone (3)
TOTAL GENERAL EDUCATION CREDITS - 39
HG 131 Macroeconomics (3)
HG 132 Microeconomics (3)
SB 130 Introduction to Sociology (3)
SB 358/SP 364 Sport in Society (3)
SM 261 Statistics (3)
Total Arts & Sciences Program Credits - 15
Course (Credits)
AC 201 Financial Accounting (3)
AC 202 Managerial Accounting (3)
BU 110 Principles of Management (3)
BU 230 Business Communications (3)
BU 233 Human Resources Management (3)
BU 240 Principles of Marketing (3)
BU 301 SPSS (1)
BU 321 Introduction to Data Analytics for Business Decision Making (3)
BU 363 Business Law (3)
BU 371 Financial Management (3)
BU 481 Business Management Internship (3)
SP 101 Sport Management Practicum (1)
SP 118 Introduction to Sport Management (3)
SP 230 Sport Arena and Facility Management (3)
SP 328 Sport Marketing/Promotions/Sales (3)
SP 370 Sport Event Management (3)
SP 423 Organization and Administration of Sport (3)
SP 455 Financing Sport Operations (3)
SP 488 Sport Management Internship (3)
Total Career Program Credits - 53
Course (Credits)
100-400 level (11)
300/400 level (3)
Total Open Elective Credits - 14
TOTAL ELECTIVE CREDITS - 14