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Bachelor of Science in Sport Management

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Program Overview

This program is designed to provide students with an introductory understanding of Sport Management and the various components that make up the sport industry. Although course content mostly focuses on the applied aspects of Sport Management, students will become knowledgeable of the current literature, both applied and research based. The ability to take electives allows students to tailor their program towards their interests, whether they be related to business, recreation, or another discipline.

Career Opportunities

The Bachelor of Science program in Sport Management provides students with the academic foundation necessary to pursue a graduate degree in Sport Management or to pursue an entry-level position in the sport industry. The program curriculum is continuously refined to meet industry standards promoted by the Council on Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA).

Degree Requirements

Core classes - These courses cover a range of approved content areas and focus on combining theoretical understanding with practical applications for various aspects of managing in the sport industry. The core classes consist of ten classes (30 credit hours).

Electives - Electives give students the opportunity to focus on a particular area of the sport industry that interests them. There are courses specific to collegiate athletics, courses that focus on the broader industry, and socio-cultural courses focusing on current issues in the industry as a whole. For the undergraduate Sport Management program, students must complete 15 credit hours of departmental electives, and 15 credit hours of electives that may come from courses outside the department.

Practicum - Each student has the opportunity to complete a culminating practical experience, allowing them to apply what they’ve learned in the real world. Experiences include part-time and full-time, volunteer and paid, and can occur almost anywhere. Practicum settings have included collegiate athletic departments, intramural departments, professional sport teams, professional sport leagues, private and public sector organizations, entrepreneurial endeavors, and many more.

While the practicum is not required to graduate, it is encouraged so students can have real-world experience to add to their resume. The practicum and volunteer experiences also give students the opportunity to network with sport industry professionals.

SM Undergraduate Program Information

SM Undergraduate Program of Study Forms and Course Guidelines

Admission Requirements

In order to admit the most qualified students to the program, the department reviews applications submitted by March 1 for admission to the fall term. No students will be admitted for spring or summer terms.

Students transferring to Florida State University from another institution must first submit an application for admission to the university.

Students with the highest GPA and required coursework will have top priority for admission. Student applications meeting the minimum admission requirements (2.75 GPA) will be held until the end of the application period. The admissions committee will consider all the information submitted when making admission decisions. Students with the minimum GPA are welcome to apply but are not guaranteed admission. The number of students admitted is heavily based on departmental resources.

Application to The Florida State University

Application to the Sport Management Program

Applicants must also provide the following:

Transcripts with current GPA and copy of current class enrollment (transcripts pertaining to coursework completed at outside institutions must be official transcripts).

* The above listed are minimum requirements for consideration for admission. Admissions decisions are made on a competitive basis and meeting the minimum requirements is not a guarantee of admission.

** To ensure complete consideration of your application file, ALL of the above listed materials must be submitted prior to the stated deadline.

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