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DEPARTMENT OF SPORT MANAGEMENT

DEPARTMENT OF SPORT MANAGEMENT
GRADUATE DEPARTMENT

Undergraduate Department of Sport Management

ANNE SPENCER DAVES COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, HEALTH, AND HUMAN SCIENCES

Website: https://annescollege.fsu.edu/sport-management

Chair: Jeffrey D. James; Associate Chair: Amy Kim; Professors: Giardina, James, Newman, Rodenberg; Associate Professors: Du, Kellison, Kim, Xue; Assistant Professors: Pifer, Posbergh, Waldman; Teaching Faculty III: Flanagan, Pappas; Teaching Faculty II: DiDonato, O'Daniel; Teaching Faculty I: White

The Department of Sport Management offers a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Sport Management. Students seeking admission to the Sport Management major must hold a 2.75 GPA in all college coursework and a “C” in all math and English courses. A minimum grade of “C–” or better must be earned in each prerequisite course to be eligible for admission into the program. A minimum grade of “C–” or better must be earned in each departmental core course, in each departmental elective course, and in each non-departmental elective course. If at any point a student has a combination of three or more “D” and/or “F” grades in departmental core, departmental elective, or non-departmental elective courses, the student may be dismissed from the Sport Management program and required to change their major.

Students admitted to the program must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher. If the cumulative GPA falls below 2.75, the student has one subsequent term to raise the cumulative GPA to 2.75 or higher. If the cumulative GPA is below 2.75 after two terms, the student will be dismissed from the Sport Management program.

Prior to admission to the program, the department utilizes centralized advising procedures and all entering students must be advised by the designated coordinator of undergraduate studies. The Sport Management undergraduate academic advisor works with undergraduate students admitted to the bachelor's degree program in conjunction with the Office of Academic Services and Intern Support in the Anne Spencer Daves College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences.

Digital Literacy Requirement

Students must complete at least one course designated as meeting the Digital Literacy Requirement with a grade of “C–” or higher. Courses fulfilling the Digital Literacy Requirement must accomplish at least three of the following outcomes:

  • Evaluate and interpret the accuracy, credibility, and relevance of digital information

  • Evaluate and interpret digital data and their implications

  • Discuss the ways in which society and/or culture interact with digital technology

  • Discuss digital technology trends and their professional implications

  • Demonstrate the knowledge to use digital technology safely and ethically

Each academic major has determined the courses that fulfill the Digital Literacy requirement for that major. Students should contact their major department(s) to determine which courses will fulfill their Digital Literacy requirement.

Undergraduate majors in Sport Management satisfy this requirement by earning a grade of “C–” or higher in CGS 2060, CGS 2100, or EME 2040.

State of Florida Common Program Prerequisites for Sport Management

The Florida Virtual Campus (FLVC) houses the statewide, internet-based catalog of distance learning courses, degree programs, and resources offered by Florida's public colleges and universities, and they have developed operational procedures and technical guidelines for the catalog that all institutions must follow. The statute governing this policy can be reviewed by visiting https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2021/1006.73.

FLVC has identified common program prerequisites for the degree program in Sport Management. To obtain the most up-to-date, state-approved prerequisites for this degree, visit: https://cpm.flvc.org/programs/77/206.

Specific prerequisites are required for admission into the upper-division program and must be completed by the student at either a community college or a state university prior to being admitted to this program. Students may be admitted into the University without completing the prerequisites but may not be admitted into the program.

Specialized Admissions Programs

No student, transfer or otherwise, may be admitted to specialized admissions Anne Spencer Daves College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences programs without first completing the general education and program prerequisites. Eligible courses will be determined by the community college or university where the student currently is earning the AA or baccalaureate degree and will be published in the institution's catalog and in the Community College Counseling Manual.

Sport Management Program

The Sport Management program provides academic coursework necessary to prepare students to pursue a graduate degree in Sport Management or entry-level employment in a variety of work environments. The course of study leading to a baccalaureate degree with a major in Sport Management encompasses three areas of work: (1) required block and foundation courses; (2) business practices; and (3) electives. The undergraduate major in Sport Management is designated as a specialized admissions program and applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements for formal admission to the upper-division program:

  • Certification to upper-division OR conferral of the Associate of Arts degree from a Florida public postsecondary institution;

  • Completion of a minimum of 60 credit hours prior to admission for the Fall term;

  • Completion of the statewide common prerequisite courses for the program area;

  • Hold a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 on all attempted college credits;

  • Submission of the program-specific application package to the Department of Sport Management on or before March 1 of the Spring term preceding Fall admission to the major.

Combined Bachelors/Master's Pathway

The combined Bachelor of Science (BS)/Master of Science (MS) degree pathway in Sport Management provides an opportunity for academically talented students to complete graduate Sport Management courses (12 credit hours) that will be counted toward fulfillment of the BS degree requirements, and also toward fulfillment of the MS degree requirements. With the competitive nature of the sport industry, graduates increasingly are expected to have a higher level of training, and to compete for more than an entry-level position must already have some practical work experiences. The non-thesis Master's degree includes service learning hours, requires completion of practicum hours, and provides additional training and instruction to position students for positions in the sport industry beyond the entry level. In a highly competitive industry, the combined degree provides an option for students seeking more than entry level jobs. In an industry where having a Master's degree does provide a competitive advantage, a combined pathway is expected to be a viable option for undergraduate Sport Management students.

Students interested in the combined pathway should schedule a meeting with the undergraduate academic advisor to discuss the program. The advisor will work with the student to ensure the application form is properly completed, and all application materials are submitted. The advisor will work with students to plan completion of the 12 credit hours included in the combined degree pathway. An undergraduate student seeking to enroll in and complete the combined degree pathway must:

  1. Be a junior in good standing, or an upper-division Honors student.

  2. Have a cumulative FSU GPA of at least 3.0 at the time of application.

  3. Earn a grade of a B or better in a graduate level course in order to have a course counted toward the bachelor's and master's degrees.

  4. To continue in the combined degree pathway program, students must maintain an overall minimum FSU GPA of 3.0, and carry a course load of no more than 15 credit hours in a term.

Sport Sales Initiative

The Sport Sales Initiative is a partnership with the Department of Marketing that allows Sport Management students to complete courses through the FSU Sales Institute along with special offerings in the Department of Sport Management. Students will be able to acquire the additional skills and training needed to better prepare them for positions in the sport industry. For many positions in the sport industry, whether working for a sports league, a professional sports team, within intercollegiate athletics, or corporations that work with sport partners, there is a continuing demand for individuals with exceptional skills in interpersonal communication and personal selling. The Department of Sport Management and the Department of Marketing are working together to provide students a unique opportunity to learn and develop the skills necessary to be successful in the sport industry.

The Sport Sales Initiative includes specific course work in the Department of Marketing and the Department of Sport Management, participation in professional development activities, and opportunities for networking with sport industry personnel. Coursework is completed through a fall-spring-fall cycle, with other activities and opportunities offered during each term. Enrollment in the initiative is space limited; students interested in participating should contact the undergraduate academic advisor for Sport Management with any questions and to indicate their interest in being part of the Sport Sales Initiative.

Definition of Prefixes

APK—Applied Kinesiology

IDS—Interdisciplinary Studies

PEL—Physical Education Activities (General): Object Centered, Land

PEM—Physical Education Activities (General): Performance Centered, Land

PEN—Physical Education Activities (General): Water, Snow, Ice

PEO—Physical Education Activities (Professional): Object Centered, Land

PEP—Physical Education Activities (Professional): Performance Centered, Land

PET—Physical Education Theory

SDS—Student Development Services

SPM—Sports Management