Sports management courses
The following list includes courses that are approved for the MPS degree with a focus in sports management.
In addition to your core curriculum, you will complete the course work below.
Meet with your advisor and review the class schedule before confirming your schedule.
Program Description
The Sports Management Certificate Program is an 12 hours program, that includes three 3-credit hour courses and one three-hour field experience course. It is designed to provide for preparation for management positions in professional, collegiate, and international sports, as well as, campus and community wellness/sports programs.
Admission Requirements
- A bachelor's degree from a college or university accredited by agencies recognized by Missouri State University or equivalent education from a foreign university.
- Recommendation by the Graduate Interdisciplinary Program Director.
Required Courses - Credit Hours: 12
- KIN 739 - Principles of Sports Management
- KIN 780 - Legal Aspects in Sports, Physical Education, and Wellness Programs
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- SPR 615 - Risk Management for Sport and Recreation Agencies
- KIN 733 - Current Problems in Sports Administration
- KIN 798 - Field Experience in Sports ManagementThe field experience is the culminating activity for all students in the certificate program. It should be planned (in consultation with the sports management advisor) in advance of the semester in which the student desires to register for the experience. Before the experience can begin, the student must complete the application process and the 9 credit hours required in the certificate program or be granted permission by the program director:
Requirements for Completion of Certificate
- Completion of required courses.
- Completion of the field experience.
- Maintain a GPA of 3.00
- Successful completion of a research or capstone experience will serve as the student's comprehensive examination.