Sport Event Security (emphasis)

Master of Science in Sport Management

 

Degree Overview

The Master of Science in Sport Management degree program is to prepare professionals for advacned careers in the expanding sport industry by enhancing their critical thinking skills and exposing them to expert knowledge and research in the field of sport. The curriculum has been designed and developed to enable students to aquire and demonstrate a set of management skills and an understanding of the sport industry through a combination of required core courses, electives, research and experiential components.

This master's degree program is available fully online via Internet, in the classroom or a combination of online and traditional courses.

 

Career Opportunities

The degree program is designed to prepare students for a career in interscholastic or intercollegiate athletic administration and coaching. The academic curriculum also serves students interested in pursuing job opportunities within the sport business industry, including facility/arena management, club management, corporate sport operations, professional team management, and state and national governing agency administration.

 

Laboratories, Field Experiences, Internships, Practica

HPR 691 (Research) and HPR 694 (Field Problems) provide the student with an opportunity to perform applied research and problem solving under academic supervision in an area of career interest within the sport industry. 

HPR 696 (Practicum) offers the student the opportunity to apply classroom knowledge in the actual work environment under the tutelage of an athletic administrator or sport industry professional. 

Each semester hour of academic credit requires a minimum of 50 clock hours of on-the-job training and is performed under the framework of a contract mutually agreed upon by the student, faculty supervisor, and agency personnel.

HPR 700 (Internship) is full-time on the job training for students working with a sport industry organization. The nine semester hours course involves a full semester commitment by the student being mentored by a sports business professional. 

 

Emphasis in Sports Event Security Management

A 9-hour emphasis in sports event security management is offered for those who wish to develop specific skills and expertise in homeland defense and security in a sport environment. HPR 620, 626, and 628 are required for this emphasis. 

 

Special Program Requirements

A previous record of academic study in one of the areas of business administration is valuable and highly recommended in sport management.

 

Hours

Core requirements (36 hrs. minimum)

  • HPR 612: Financial Management in Sport:  3
  • HPR 630: Socio-Ethical Issues in Sport:  3
  • HPR 642: Sport Venue and Event Management:  3
  • HPR 670: Organizational Leadership & Management in Sport:  3
  • HPR 677: Legal Aspects of Sport:  3
  • HPR 682: Applied Research Methods and Statistics in Sport:  3
  • HPR 696: Practicum (6 hrs) or HPR 700 Internship (9 hrs) or HPR 698 Thesis (6 hrs):  6/9
  • HPR 715: Sport Marketing and Public Relations:  3
  • Electives:
    1. Nine (9) hours of electives to be approved by the student's advisor.