A study abroad course that investigates the components of sport management from an international perspective, including historical and cultural influences on sport. Prerequisites: Junior standing or higher; permission of instructor.

Provides theoretical and practical applications of fundraising in the sport industry. Prerequisites: 86 credit hours; or graduate standing.

Investigation of how ethics, morals, and values influence the interpretation of laws and adherence to rules governing sport competition by athletes, coaches, and administrators. Writing Intensive. Prerequisites: PES 119, PES 180, and PES 293 with a B- or better; PES 218QR, PES 280, and PES 318 with a C or better; PES 360 or PES 380 with a C or better; minimum of 86 credits; or graduate status.

Exploration of one or more aspects of the field of physical education by individual study. Prerequisite: Permission of the department chairperson and instructor required.

Investigation of selective major issues in physical education and sport. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor.

An integrated internship experience applying theoretical and practical knowledge in a sport management setting. Prerequisites: Enrolled in the Accelerated MA in Sport Administration degree program; 3.0 overall GPA or better; and permission of the sport management internship supervisor.

An introduction to the theoretical basis of sport management combined with supervised experiences in sport event management. Credit may not be earned in both PES 602 and PES 690. Prerequisite: Admission to the MA in Sport Administration.

A study of administrative techniques and administrative problems related to sport. Prerequisite: Admission to the MA in Sport Administration program.

Philosophical foundations underlying ethical issues surrounding athletics with emphasis upon development of a consistent and rational professional philosophy. Prerequisite: Admission to the MA in Sport Administration.

The psychological dimension in sport as it pertains to the athlete, the coach, and the spectator; the latest psychological findings dealing with the relationship between individuals and sport.

An analysis of athletic facility design and the processes of facility management. Prerequisite: Admission to the MA in Sport Administration.

Provides students with skills and perspectives on quantitative methodologies used for effective decision-making within the sport industry. Prerequisite: Admission to the MA in Sport Administration.

This course is designed to provide the entering professional with a practical and theoretical application of US law to the sport industry. Prerequisite: Admission to the MA in Sport Administration.

Application of the fundamental concepts and theories of finance to the field of sport management. Prerequisite: Admission to the MA in Sport Administration.

Provides a practical and theoretical application of marketing science to all realms of the sport industry. Prerequisite: Admission to the MA in Sport Administration.

Students develop knowledge and expertise in research to create a project embedded within a sport organization. Prerequisite: Admission to the MA in Sport Administration.

A study of human resource management techniques as it relates to the sport industry. Prerequisite: Admission to the MA in Sport Administration.

An integrated capstone project including event management, human resources, research, marketing and communication strategies. Prerequisite: a minimum of 24 credits in the MA in Sport Administration.

A topic is selected, researched and a scholarly paper prepared in consultation with an advisor. CR/NC only. Prerequisite: PES 665.

Students complete a thesis directed by a committee in conformity with the university’s thesis guidelines. CR/NC only.

An internship experience applying theoretical and practical knowledge in a sport management setting. Prerequisite: Completion of at least 18 credit hours in the MA in Sport Administration; 3.0 overall GPA or better; and permission of the sport management internship supervisor.