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The B.A. in Sport Management at MSU Denver focuses on the business and operations of sports. Our dynamic, applied, and career-focused education emphasizes the unique business skills and knowledge required for success in the sport industry. The COSMA accredited curriculum develops graduates who are prepared to enter this competitive field.
MSU Denver is located in the heart of downtown Denver, one of the top sport cities in the nation. Campus is within walking distance of the Ball Arena, home of the NBA Denver Nuggets and the NHL Colorado Avalanche, Coors Field, home of the MLB Colorado Rockies, and Empower Field at Mile High Stadium, home of the NFL Denver Broncos. The MSU Denver Sport Management program also has professional connections with Dick’s Sporting Goods Park, home of the MLS Colorado Rapids, USA training center in Colorado Springs, Special Olympics of CO, and more. The close proximity to professional sports venues, as well as the presence of several large NCAA Division I and II schools along the front range, provide students with crucial networking and career-building opportunities.
The degree requirements for the Sport Management major are listed below. Please note, this major recommends students pursue a minor of their choosing. Visit the University Catalog to learn more about the program, course prerequisites, and other degree requirements. The University Catalog can be found HERE
For a printable list of these course requirements, click here: SM_Degree Requirements_2020-2021
Fall Semester (15 Credit Hours) | Spring Semester (15 Credit Hours) | |
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SM 2050: Introduction to Sport Management (3) | SM 2070: Sport Venue Management (3) | |
GS: Written Communication (3) | GS: Written Communication (3) | |
GS: Oral Communication (3) | GS: Natural & Physical Sciences (3) | |
GS: Quanitative Literacy (3) | GS: Social & Behavioral Sciences (MC recommended) (3) | |
GS: Historical (GD recommended) (3) | GS: Social & Behavioral Sciences (3) |
Fall Semester (15 Credit Hours) | Spring Semester (15 Credit Hours) | |
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HPS 3990: Field Experience (3) | HPS 4660: Legal Liability for Physical Educators, Coaches & Administrators (3) | |
SM 3600: Sport Promotion (3) | SM 4610: The Sport Enterprise (3) | |
SM 3650: Technology & Social Media in Sport (3) | SM Approved Elective (3) | |
SM Approved Elective (3) | Minor (or approved elective) (3) | |
Minor (or approved elective) (3) | Minor (or approved elective) (3) |
Fall Semester (15 Credit Hours) | Spring Semester (15 Credit Hours) | |
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SM 2730: Sport in Society (3) | SM 2300: Sport Event Management (3) | |
SM 3100: Sport Media Operations (3) | SM 3200: Sport Governance & Policy (3) | |
GS: Arts & Humanities (3) | GS: Arts & Humanities (3) | |
GS: Natural & Physical Science (3) | Minor (or approved elective) (3) | |
General Elective (3) | Minor (or approved elective) (3) |
Fall Semester (15 Credit Hours) | Spring Semester (15 Credit Hours) | |
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SM 4600: Organization & Administration of Sports (3) | SM 4890: Internship for Sport Management (9) | |
SM 4860: Seminar in Sport Management (3) | SM 4891: Professional and Career Development in Sport Management (3) | |
SM Approved Elective | Minor (or approved elective) | |
Minor (or approved elective) (3) | ||
Minor (or approved elective) (3) |
The sport management Field Experience (FE) and Internship opportunities exist to assist students in making a successful transition from the classroom to the professional work environment, validate the student’s academic knowledge, and help the student develop a professional career orientation. Before registering for either the FE or Internship course, students must attend the mandatory FE/Internship meeting one semester prior and receive approval from the instructor of record listed for that semester’s FE or Internship.
The FE is a 3-credit hour course that must be taken before the internship. Students are responsible for finding an appropriate agency site to complete at least 90 hours of work.
Students must meet the following requirements:
The Internship is a 9-credit hour course that is taken concurrently with SM4891: Professional and Career Development in Sport Management. Students are responsible for finding an appropriate agency site to complete at least 405 hours of work. It is recommended that the internship agency site be different from the FE agency site.
Students must meet the following requirements:
The Sport Management degree program at Metropolitan State University of Denver has received specialized accreditation through the The Commission on Sport Management Accreditation located in Fort Collins, Colorado, USA. The accreditation is valid for seven years (2017-2024).
MSU Denver’s Sport Management program is the only COSMA accredited program in Colorado, and one of only 32 Bachelors programs in the United States to achieve this accreditation.
COSMA is a specialized accrediting body whose purpose is to promote and recognize excellence in sport management education worldwide. Programs, students, employers, and the general public all benefit from the external verification of quality provided through COSMA’s accreditation process. They also benefit from the process of continuous quality improvement that is encouraged by COSMA’s developmental approach to promoting excellence in sport management education. Click to view MSU Denver Sport Management’s Program-Level Operational Effectiveness Goals and Student Learning Outcomes for AY 2021 to 2022.
Name | Email Address |
Brandi Rideout | [email protected] |
Alex Rondon Azcarate | [email protected] |
Jamie Hurst | [email protected] |
Ronan O’Shea | [email protected] |
Julie Wienski, EdD | [email protected] |
Alicia Romano | [email protected] |
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