Bachelor of Science in Sport and Recreation Management

If you want to combine your interests in sport, wellness, and business you should pursue the B.S. in Sport and Recreation Management. Available only at our Fort Lauderdale-Davie campus to students enrolled on a full-time basis, the major prepares students to assume leadership roles in a wide variety of programs. Students will master event operations, marketing, management, and communication as each pertains to the sports industry. Our location affords outstanding internship opportunities - Nova Southeastern University is host to the Miami Dolphins Training Camp.

Quick Facts

120 credit hours required

You may begin your enrollment in August (Fall) and January (Winter)

Day-Main Campus

8 and 16 week terms are available (All ACT and ECN courses are 16 weeks)

For an outline of this program, please see the Curriculum Guide.

Curriculum Guide  top

This curriculum requirement is for new students starting after January 01, 2008. If you began your program prior to January, 2008 please contact the Academic Advising Office and set up an appointment with your advisor.

• Composition - COMP 1500 plus 3 additional credits above COMP 1000
• Mathematics - MATH 1040 (or higher) and MATH 3020
• Humanities - WRIT 3150 plus 3 additional credits from ARTS, FILM, HIST, HONR, HUMN, LITR, PHIL, SPAN, THEA, or WRIT
• Social and Behavioral Sciences - ECN 2020, ECN 2025, PSYC 1020
• Natural and Physical Sciences - 3 credits from BIOL, CHEM, ENVS, MBIO, or PHYS
• Speech - 3 credits (SPCH)
• General Education Elective - 3 credits from one of these areas:
  ARTS, BIOL, CHEM, COMM, ENVS, FILM, GEOG, GEST, GLBS, HIST, HONR, HUMN, LITR, MBIO, PHIL, PHYS, POLS, PSYC, SOCL, SPAN, or THEA

ACT 2200	Financial Accounting	3 credits
ACT 2300	Managerial Accounting	3 credits
ISM 3660	Management Information Systems	3 credits
MGT 2050	Principles of Management	3 credits
MGT 4170	Organizational Behavior	3 credits
MGT 4880	Business Strategy and Policy	3 credits
SPT 1050	Introduction to Sport and Recreation Management	3 credits
SPT 2150	Sport in Society	3 credits
SPT 2350	Ethics in Sport and Recreation Management	3 credits
SPT 3550	Principles of Economics and Finance in Sport	3 credits
SPT 3650	Sport Marketing	3 credits
SPT 4550	Legal Aspects of Sport and Recreation	3 credits

LED 3000	Introduction to Leadership	3 credits
SPT 3150	Facility and Event Management	3 credits
SPT 4425	Organization and Administration of Sport	3 credits
SPT 4850	Seminar in Sport and Recreation Management	3 credits
SPT xxxx	SPT Elective (must have SPT prefix)*	3 credits
SPT xxxx	SPT Elective (must have SPT prefix)*	3 credits
SPT xxxx	SPT Elective (must have SPT prefix)*	3 credits
MGT xxxx	MGT Elective (must have MGT prefix)**	3 credits

or

SPT 4850	Seminar in Sport and Recreation Management	3 credits
SPT 4950	SPT Internship	12 credits
SPT xxxx	SPT Elective (must have SPT prefix)*	3 credits
SPT xxxx	SPT Elective (must have SPT prefix)*	3 credits
SPT xxxx	SPT Elective (must have SPT prefix)*	3 credits

For a description of these courses, including prerequisite requirements, see the Course Descriptions.

Course Descriptions  top

ACT 2200     Financial Accounting  (3 cr.)

Provides an introduction to financial accounting and its decision-making elements. Areas covered are the conceptual frameworks of accounting, financial statements and their components, and advance manufacturing environments. Prerequisite: MATH 1030 or higher.

ACT 2300     Managerial Accounting  (3 cr.)

Integrates the accounting process with the planning, coordinating, and control functions of the business organization. Topics include strategic planning, tactical and operational decision making, budgeting, responsibility accounting, and performance measurement. Prerequiste: ACT 2200 or equivalent.

ISM 3660     Management Information Systems  (3 cr.)

Discusses the use of computers in business, as well as database management and information system fundamentals.

MGT 2050     Principles of Management  (3 cr.)

Provides an overview of management history and theory, schools of management thought, the functions and processes of management, and the environment within which the modern manager operates.

MGT 4170     Organizational Behavior  (3 cr.)

The class material will include both theory and practical application of Organizational Behavior in organizations. OB is the study of how individuals and groups impact the behavior within an organization. It is a field of systematic study that focuses on improving productivity, quality, and assisting practitioners to develop methods to empower people as well as to design and implement to change programs. We live in a world characterized by rapid change, globalization, and diversity. OB offers insights in these areas while providing guidance for managers in creating an ethically healthy work climate. Prerequisite: MGT 2050.

MGT 4880     Business Strategy and Policy  (3 cr.)

An integrative senior-year course in which the disciplines of management, finance, behavioral sciences, and marketing focus on the solution of business problems. Case studies will be employed in this course. Prerequisite: Senior-level standing, FIN 3010 and MKT 3050 or SPT 3550 and SPT 3650.

SPT 1050     Introduction to Sport and Recreation Management  (3 cr.)

Provides an overview of the sport and recreation industry, history, and theory of management principles, and the examination of the key components of sport and recreation management: leadership, event management, marketing, fund-raising, budgeting, ethics, sport law, and public relations.

SPT 2150     Sport in Society  (3 cr.)

Studies the impact sport has on our society. The course examines the different levels of sport and emphasizes issues related to economics, education, race, gender, youth sports, social mobility, violence, and deviance.

SPT 2350     Ethics in Sport and Recreation Management  (3 cr.)

This course examines morality and ethical issues pertaining to sport. Topics include sportsmanship, fan behavior, performance-enhancing drugs, drug testing, gender equity in sport, violence on and off the field, and youth sport participation.

SPT 3550     Principles of Economics and Finance in Sport  (3 cr.)

Examines current economic and financial issues that impact sport and recreation management. Topics include budget development, funding, capital projects, economic impact, and supply and demand in the sport and recreation industry. Prerequisites: SPT 1050.

SPT 3650     Sport Marketing  (3 cr.)

A focus on the principles of sport marketing and the application of a sport marketing plan. Topics include advertising, marketing mix, consumer behavior, and relationship marketing.

SPT 4550     Legal Aspects of Sport and Recreation  (3 cr.)

Reviews the legal considerations, responsibilites, and liabilities of institutions and their personnel as related to sport and recreation. Examines event management, personnel relations, and governmental regulations that impact sport and recreation. Prerequisite: SPT 1050 or SPT Faculty approval.

LED 3000     Introduction to Leadership  (3 cr.)

This course presents leadership as an on-going and developing set of theories and models. Recognizing these theories and models provides a basis for understanding how leadership influences the success of individuals, groups, and organizations. The development of several of these theories and models will be considered to create a current perspective on leadership.

SPT 3150     Facility and Event Management  (3 cr.)

This course studies the guidelines and principles of managing sport and recreation events and facilities. Topics include event logistics, critical planning techniques, negotiations, funding, and facility design, operation, and maintenance. Prerequisite: SPT 1050.

SPT 4425     Organization and Administration of Sport  (3 cr.)

Reviews the principles of organizational structure and behavior within sport organizations. Topics include organizational policies and procedures, organizational effectiveness, communication networks, and leadership values. Prerequisite: SPT 1050

SPT 4850     Seminar in Sport and Recreation Management  (3 cr.)

A capstone course for senior sport and recreation management majors. Students will examine trends in the industry, career paths, and discuss current topics in sport and recreation. Prerequisites: SPT 1050, Senior Standing, and SPT Faculty approval.

SPT 4850     Seminar in Sport and Recreation Management  (3 cr.)

A capstone course for senior sport and recreation management majors. Students will examine trends in the industry, career paths, and discuss current topics in sport and recreation. Prerequisites: SPT 1050, Senior Standing, and SPT Faculty approval.

SPT 4950     Sport and Recreation Management Internship  (12 cr.)

A supervised work placement for a period of 16 weeks in the students's major area of study. A minimum of 420 hours is required. There is also a classroom component for this course. Course is graded Pass/Fail. Prerequisites: cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher, completion of 36 or more credits within Major Requirements and permission from SPT faculty. Sport and Recreation Managements Majors Only.