NEW AND EXCITING ANNOUCEMENT

British Studies Program

The Sport Management program within the School of Human Performance and Recreation will embark upon a six year program in the British Studies program beginning the summer 2007. The growing global sport industry requires that the future sport management professional keep abreast of new and proven managerial techniques.

The demand for individuals who are educated and trained in facility management, event organization, and security has grown significantly over the last five years. Major sports events present a series of immensely complex planning, management, and operational, logistical, and technological challenges to individuals, agencies, and authorities responsible for their management.

Athletes, officials, spectators, and the media demand and expect excellence in facilities and organizations in every aspect of an event---from transportation and timing to catering and in-stadium facilities.

In order to better understand both a theoretical foundation and practical application of the global sport industry, students will explore the development of the London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games. The sheer volume of stadia and venue construction as well as the investment in infrastructure provides a great opportunity to see the birth of a global sport event.

Enrollment

Fifteen (15) students can enroll for six semester hours in HPR 499 or HPR 599

Dates

Depart: July 6, 2007

Return: August 5, 2007

Application Deadline

April 30, 2007

Cost

The program will cost $4,999 (undergraduate) or $5,299 (graduate). This includes tuition, fees, flight and housing for one full month in London. This does not include spending money and meals.

Financial Aid

Available for eligible students, and loan money is available. Program staff will walk you through the process.

Academic Requirements

Undergraduates seeking admission must have completed 28 hours with minimum GPA of 2.0.

Graduate students must have graduate standing.

Housing

The program is housed in a residence hall at King's College, part of the University of London, which is in central London just off the Waterloo Station in the heart of the city. Each student has a private room with a bath and refrigerator.

Contact for more information

Dr. Lou Marciani
Director, School of Human Performance and Recreation
Office HPR 112
Phone: 601-266-5675
Email: lou.marciani@usm.edu

Frances Sudduth
British Studies Program
Office of International Programs
International Center, Room 401
Phone: 601-266-4344
Email: frances.sudduth@usm.edu

Please click on the following link to read more about British Studies from the

British Studies Brochure.