Other Specializations
Sport Management MBA Specialization Overview
The Sport Management specialization is the specific application of business concepts to the field of sport. It consists of a 9-hour grouping of three classes designed to meet the accreditation guidelines established by the Committee on Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA). This specialization provides students not only with the critical skills necessary to succeed in the sport industry, but numerous field experiences to apply those skills in “real world” sport settings. Faculty work closely with students to provide a quality learning experience in the sport organization of their choice.
Curriculum
The graduation requirement for the Ashland University MBA program is 30 credits, which includes 18 credits of core courses.
Sport Management Specialization Courses
- SMG 572 – Sport Management
- SMG 574 – Social and Ethical Issues in Sport
- SMG 580 – Sport Marketing and Promotion
Who Will Benefit From This Program?
Those interested in a variety of in-demand positions in the areas of professional sports, intercollegiate and high school athletics, campus and municipal recreation, sport marketing and promotions, sport administration, and facility and event management.