Academic Catalog 2023-2024

Slippery Rock University

Sport Management, Hospitality and Tourism

Contact Info
ChairSecretaryLocationDepartment Phone
Dr. Brian CrowDiane Robbins101 Eisenberg Classroom Building724-738-2060

Department Web Site URL

Sport Management Fact Sheet

Hospitality and Tourism Management Fact Sheet

The curriculum continues to be reviewed and adapted to meet changes in the sport industry. Evaluations from student interns and agency supervisors create the basis of the university’s considerations, along with program standards developed by COSMA. The Sport Management Department is accredited by COSMA (The Commission on Sport Management Accreditation) and is one of only 50 programs in the US to be accredited. In 2010, the Department of Sport Management was the first program in the US to  be accredited by the Commission on Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA), and in 2017 was the first program to be re-accredited.”

Faculty

Robertha Abney
Associate Professor
Sport Mgt, Hospitality & Tour
Ph.D., University of Iowa
M.Ed., University of Pittsburgh
B.S., South Carolina State College

Robert Crow
Professor
Sport Mgt, Hospitality & Tour
Ed.D., West Virginia University
M.B.A., West Virginia University
B.S., West Liberty State College

James Dombrosky
Assistant Professor
Sport Mgt, Hospitality & Tour
Ph.D., Iowa State University
M.B.A., University of Pittsburgh
B.S., Slippery Rock University

Chao-Jen Tsai
Assistant Professor
Sport Mgt, Hospitality & Tour
Ph.D., Texas Tech University
M.S., Florida International University
B.S., Chinese Culture University

Robert Zullo
Instructor
Sport Mgt, Hospitality & Tour
B.A., University of Virginia
M.A., University of North Carolina
Ph.D., University of Georgia

Courses

HEMT Courses

HEMT 112 -  Introduction to HEMT  

The purpose of this course is to assist individuals with matching their aspirations with the opportunities within the hospitality and tourism profession. Primary areas related to tourism, recreation and event and hospitality management will be discussed providing a roadmap for students to chart their careers in the profession.

Credits: 3

Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Fall & Spring Terms

HEMT 114 -  Sustainability in Food and Hospitality  

An exploration of the economic, environmental and social sustainability challenges and advancements in the hospitality and food industry. A comprehensive investigation of today's U.S. food system with particular focus on the food system's interrelationships with public health, the environment, equity, and society.

Credits: 3

Thematic Thread(s): Conservation, Technology & Imagination, Transfer Thread Completion Course, United Stated in Global Context

HEMT 139 -  Foundations of Academic Discovery  

Foundations of Academic Discovery serves as the entry point to the Rock Integrated Studies Program. With its strong faculty-student interaction, the course promotes intellectual inquiry, critical and creative thinking, and academic excellence. Through varied content, the course introduces students to academic discourse and information literacy while exploring topics such as diversity and inclusion and global awareness. This course will set students along the path to becoming engaged with issues and scholarship important to a 21st century education while they learn about themselves and their place in the world.

Credits: 3

Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as Needed

Enrollment limited to students with a semester level of Freshman 1 or Freshman 2.
Enrollment limited to students with the ROCK STUDIES 2 STUDENT or ROCK STUDIES STUDENT attributes.

HEMT 190 -  Experimental  

A unique and specifically focused course within the general purview of a department which intends to offer it on a "one time only" basis and not as a permanent part of the department's curriculum.

Credits: 1-3

Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as Needed

HEMT 195 -  Workshop  

A workshop is a program which is usually of short duration, narrow in scope, often non-traditional in content and format, and on a timely topic.

Credits: 1-6

Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as Needed

HEMT 198 -  Selected Topics  

A Selected Topics course is a normal, departmental offering which is directly related to the discipline, but because of its specialized nature, may not be able to be offered on a yearly basis by the department.

Credits: 1-3

Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as Needed

HEMT 210 -  Contemporary Travel and Tourism  

This course provides students with a diverse and contemporary knowledge of the tourism industry, ecotourism, tourist behavior, tourism management, and issues in medical tourism, crisis management, sustainable travel and environmental friendly practice within the overall global tourism sector. Students will have opportunities to investigate real life cases and current events, and to explore the various elements of the travel and tourism industry and how they interrelate. This will enable students to develop an overall knowledge in the field and appreciation of the global travel and tourism experience.

Credits: 3

Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Spring Terms

Thematic Thread(s): Human Diversity & Well-Being, Transfer Thread Completion Course, United Stated in Global Context

HEMT 215 -  Public Relations for Hospitality, Event Management & Tourism  

The theory, principles and practices of public relations of value to hospitality and tourism personnel including oral, written and graphic presentations useful in public relations and interpretive efforts.

Prerequisite: HEMT 112D
D Requires minimum grade of D.

Credits: 3

Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Spring Terms

HEMT 222 -  Programming and Leadership for HEMT  

This course is designed to provide a sound basis of learning and practical methods in the realm of recreation programming and leadership. It includes practical approaches to program design, sequencing program experiences, processing experiences, assessment and evaluation and examines the needs of leaders as well as participants in terms of communication skills and preferred learning styles. Participant behaviors and the iimprotant traits of a positive leader will also be examined.

Prerequisite: HEMT 112D
D Requires minimum grade of D.

Credits: 3

Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Fall Terms

HEMT 290 -  Experimental  

A unique and specifically focused course within the general purview of a department which intends to offer it on a "one time only" basis and not as a permanent part of the department's curriculum.

Credits: 1-3

Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as Needed

HEMT 295 -  Workshop  

A workshop is a program which is usually of short duration, narrow in scope, often non-traditional in content and format, and on a timely topic.

Credits: 1-6

Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as Needed

HEMT 298 -  Selected Topics  

A Selected Topics course is a normal, departmental offering which is directly related to the discipline, but because of its specialized nature, may not be able to be offered on a yearly basis by the department.

Credits: 1-3

Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as Needed

HEMT 311 -  Principles of Commercial Recreation/Tourism  

A study of the various forms of commercial recreation, business and facilities providing recreational opportunities.

Credits: 3

Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Fall Terms

Students with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.

HEMT 312 -  Commercial Recreational Feasibility Studies  

This course is a study of financial, marketing, and operations management concepts that go into a feasibility study of a commercial recreation business.

Credits: 3

Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Spring Terms

Students with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.

HEMT 314 -  Sustainable Planning for Tourism  

This course is designed to develop an understanding of how sustainable planning can reduce the negative impacts and maximize the benefits of the tourism industry. Students will research and evaluate the social, environmental and economic impacts of a variety of tourist destinations. Anaylses of the sites will be followed by formulating proposals to address key issues.

Prerequisite: HEMT 210D
D Requires minimum grade of D.

Credits: 3

Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Fall Terms

Students with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.

HEMT 316 -  Management of Hospitality & Tourism Facilities  

A study of the design, operation and maintenance of selected hospitality, event management and tourism facilities.

Credits: 3

Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Spring Terms

Students with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.

HEMT 318 -  Administration for Hospitality, Event Management & Tourism  

The organization and administration of hospitality, event management and tourism services, including organizational management, personnel practices and labor relations, financial and business procedures and legal aspects.

Credits: 3

Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Fall Terms

Students with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.

HEMT 320 -  Hospitality and Tourism Marketing  

Course will examine service marketing concepts and practices as they relate to all areas of hospitality, tourism, and event management, and apply those principles to formulating marketing strategy.

Credits: 3

Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Fall Terms

Students with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.
Enrollment limited to students in a Bachelor of Science degree.

HEMT 322 -  Food and Beverage Operations  

Food and Beverage Operations is a survey of the food service industry to include: History and global economic impact, Menu engineering, Food sourcing with sustainable emphasis, Food Safety, Food Handling, Beverage Management, and exploration of commercial applications.

Prerequisite: HEMT 112C
C Requires minimum grade of C.

Credits: 3

Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Fall Terms

Enrollment limited to students with a semester level of Junior 1, Junior 2, Senior 1 or Senior 2.

HEMT 324 -  Legal Issues in Hospitality and Tourism Management  

Course will examine legal issues affecting the contemporary Hospitality Industry, with an emphasis on a preventative approach to management. Extensive use of case studies will provide students with an awareness and understanding of the legal considerations necessary for sound policy and decision making.

Credits: 3

Enrollment limited to students with a semester level of Junior 1, Junior 2, Senior 1, Senior 2 or Sophomore 2.

HEMT 326 -  Introduction to Meetings and Event Management  

An introductory course for Event Management focusing on meetings, conferences, convention and trade shows with an emphasis on industry standards, language, and professional associations.

Credits: 3

Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Fall Terms

Students with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.

HEMT 351 -  Practicum in HEMT  

Observation and participation in hospitality, event management and tourism activities. Cross listed as HEMT352.

Credits: 3

Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Summer Terms

Students with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.

HEMT 352 -  Practicum in HEMT  

Observation and participation in hospitality, event management and tourism activities. Cross listed as HEMT351.

Credits: 3

Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Summer Terms

Students with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.

HEMT 390 -  Experimental  

A unique and specifically focused course within the general purview of a department which intends to offer it on a "one time only" basis and not as a permanent part of the department's curriculum.

Credits: 1-3

Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as Needed

Students with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.

HEMT 395 -  Workshop  

A workshop is a program which is usually of short duration, narrow in scope, often non-traditional in content and format, and on a timely topic.

Credits: 1-6

Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as Needed

Students with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.

HEMT 398 -  Selected Topics  

A Selected Topics course is a normal, departmental offering which is directly related to the discipline, but because of its specialized nature, may not be able to be offered on a yearly basis by the department.

Credits: 1-3

Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as Needed

Students with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.

HEMT 415 -  Challenges and Trends in Hospitality, Event Management & Tourism  

An integrative course for detailed study of current issues in hospitality, event management and tourism with emphasis on unique and imaginative solutions to the challenges facing the hospitality and tourism profession. Must be a senior to enroll.

Credits: 3

Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Spring Terms

Students with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2, Junior 1, Junior 2, Sophomore 1 or Sophomore 2 may not enroll.

HEMT 416 -  Resort Recreation Programming  

This course examines the planning, organization, pricing, and evaluation of recreation programs, activities, and special events at various four season resorts, municipal recreation departments and residential camps and camping facilities. This course will also analyze the planning, developing, marketing, administration, and implementation of group recreation and special events.

Credits: 3

Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Spring Terms

Students with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.

HEMT 417 -  Hotel/Lodging & Hospitality Management  

This course is a study of the management and operation of a variety of departments/divisions of a hotel/resort.

Credits: 3

Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Fall Terms

Students with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.

HEMT 420 -  Event Production and Coordination  

This course will explore the many aspects of event management, as well as identify and develop the skills necessary to design and develop a special event. Emphasis on the understanding of the genre, developmental steps in processing, and practical applications of execution in special event management. A HIP course, If feasible students will coordinate a live community event.

Prerequisite: HEMT 326C
C Requires minimum grade of C.

Credits: 3

Students with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.

HEMT 450 -  Internship in HEMT  

A supervised off-campus work experience in an appropriate aspect of hospitality, event management, resort or municipal recreation or tourism work. Open only to HEMT majors with advanced standing.

Credits: 1-12

Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Summer Terms

Students with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.
Enrollment limited to students with department of Sport Mgt, Hospitality & Tour.

HEMT 490 -  Independent Study  

A special study opportunity for students to investigate in-depth, approved topics in hospitality, event management and tourism. Topic and credit established by student and supervising instructor. Independent Study courses give students the opportunity to pursue research and/or studies that are not part of the university's traditional course offerings. Students work one on one or in small groups with faculty guidance and are typically required to submit a final paper or project as determined by the supervising professor.

Credits: 1-3

Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as Needed

Students with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.

HEMT 495 -  Workshop  

A workshop is a program which is usually of short duration, narrow in scope, often non-traditional in content and format, and on a timely topic.

Credits: 1-6

Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as Needed

Students with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.

HEMT 498 -  Selected Topics  

A Selected Topics course is a normal, departmental offering which is directly related to the discipline, but because of its specialized nature, may not be able to be offered on a yearly basis by the department.

Credits: 1-3

Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as Needed

Students with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.

SPMT Courses

SPMT 139 -  Foundations of Academic Discovery  

Foundations of Academic Discovery serves as the entry point to the Rock Integrated Studies Program. With its strong faculty-student interaction, the course promotes intellectual inquiry, critical and creative thinking, and academic excellence. Through varied content, the course introduces students to academic discourse and information literacy while exploring topics such as diversity and inclusion and global awareness. This course will set students along the path to becoming engaged with issues and scholarship important to a 21st century education while they learn about themselves and their place in the world.

Credits: 3

Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as Needed

Enrollment limited to students with a semester level of Freshman 1 or Freshman 2.
Enrollment limited to students with the ROCK STUDIES 2 STUDENT or ROCK STUDIES STUDENT attributes.

SPMT 150 -  Sport Management Practicum  

The SPMT practicum is designed to provide the student with a realistic experience at at level and in a setting similar to that in which he/she wishes to obtain employment. The practicum experience is a 50- hour learning opportunity in which the student assists in a particular aspect of an organization in the sport industry. SPMT 150 may be repeated to a maximum of 4 credits in 4 different experiences, and each should be with a different organization.

Prerequisite: SPMT 194C
C Requires minimum grade of C.

Credits: 1

Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Every Term

Enrollment limited to students with department of Sport Mgt, Hospitality & Tour.

SPMT 190 -  Experimental  

A unique and specifically focused course within the general purview of a department which intends to offer it on a "one time only" basis and not as a permanent part of the department's curriculum.

Credits: 1-3

Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as Needed

SPMT 194 -  Introduction to Sport Management  

This course is an introduction to the field of sport management. Career options and managerial content will be reviewed. Foundation studies of sport, including history, philosophy, and professional skills, will be discussed. Must achieve at least a C grade before progressing to other SPMT courses.

Credits: 3

Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Fall & Spring Terms

Enrollment is limited to students with a program in Sport Management or Sport Management.

SPMT 195 -  Workshop  

A workshop is a program which is usually of short duration, narrow in scope, often non-traditional in content and format, and on a timely topic.

Credits: 1-6

Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as Needed

SPMT 196 -  Global Sport Management  

As the economy has shifted from a domestic to a globally competitive marketplace, the demand has grown for sport managers who can function effectively in the international environment. This course develops a framework for understanding the international aspects of sport management. It provides future sport managers with a broad view of the factors underlying international sport competition, sport economics, sport marketing, sport management, and sport governance. Emphasis is on environmental dynamics, cultural and economic constraints, multinational sport business organizations, unique international sport events and international sport operations, strategy and policy.

Credits: 3

Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Fall & Spring Terms

SPMT 198 -  Selected Topics  

A Selected Topics course is a normal, departmental offering which is directly related to the discipline, but because of its specialized nature, may not be able to be offered on a yearly basis by the department.

Credits: 1-3

Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as Needed

SPMT 269 -  American Sport in the 21st Century  

This course is designed to give the students an understanding of the internal and external factors that shape sport in American culture. This course will analyze how sport mirrors societal changes and how sociological phenomena affect participation and behavior.

Credits: 3

Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Fall & Summer Terms

Enrollment limited to students with department of Sport Mgt, Hospitality & Tour.

SPMT 286 -  Sport Communication and Technology  

This course is intended to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of communication and communication techniques that managers use to achieve excellence in sport organizations. Focus will be placed on public relations, as well as techniques for improving the communication skills of each student in an organized sport setting. Students will receive in-depth exposure to, (a) theories underlying the use of public relations in sport, (b) new technologies in sport communication, (c) desktop publishing in sport organizations, (d) sport organizational communication techniques, and (e) sport media relations.

Credits: 3

Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Fall & Spring Terms

Enrollment limited to students with department of Sport Mgt, Hospitality & Tour.

SPMT 290 -  Experimental  

A unique and specifically focused course within the general purview of a department which intends to offer it on a "one time only" basis and not as a permanent part of the department's curriculum.

Credits: 1-3

Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as Needed

SPMT 294 -  Sport Management and Ethics  

This course is designed to integrate the concepts learned from the foundation courses in management as they apply to management areas of sport and sport agencies. The ethical strategies of sport management will be emphasized in all management decisions.

Credits: 3

Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Spring Terms

Enrollment limited to students with department of Sport Mgt, Hospitality & Tour.

SPMT 295 -  Workshop  

A workshop is a program which is usually of short duration, narrow in scope, often non-traditional in content and format, and on a timely topic.

Credits: 1-6

Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as Needed

SPMT 298 -  Selected Topics  

A Selected Topics course is a normal, departmental offering which is directly related to the discipline, but because of its specialized nature, may not be able to be offered on a yearly basis by the department.

Credits: 1-3

Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as Needed

SPMT 301 -  The Fan Experience  

This course will demonstrate how the fan experience in a sport venue is impacted by marketing, promotions, the venue staff, venue design, technology, and other factors. Students will understand the customer journey and be able to identify and eliminate friction points in the fan experience.

Credits: 3

Students with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.

SPMT 315 -  Diversity Issues in Sport Management  

This course is designed to explore the persistent causes of pervasive racism and sexism in sport as it relates to the sport management field.

Prerequisites: SPMT 194C and SPMT 196D and SPMT 269D
C Requires minimum grade of C.
D Requires minimum grade of D.

Credits: 3

Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Spring Terms

Students with a semester level of Freshman 1 or Freshman 2 may not enroll.
Enrollment limited to students with department of Sport Mgt, Hospitality & Tour.

SPMT 369 -  Sport Budgeting and Finance  

The focus of this course is on budgeting and financial principles in the sport industry. Major components of the course include analyzing budgets from youth, community, recreational, interscholastic, intercollegiate, professional, and international sport organizations, as well as studying the financial composition and impact of the sport industry, Students will also learn to construct various types of budgets used by sport organizations.

Prerequisites: SPMT 194D and SPMT 196D and SPMT 269D and SPMT 286D and SPMT 294D
D Requires minimum grade of D.

Credits: 3

Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Fall Terms

Students with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.

SPMT 386 -  Leadership in Athletic Administration and Sport Management  

The major emphasis is on the preparation of athletic administrators and sport managers within collegiate university, high school, community and youth sport organizations. Information presented in this course will examine leadership theoretical concepts to help prepare students pursuing a career in athletics management/administration. Through critical thinking component and practical application exercises, the student will apply leadership theories, principles and concepts. Ultimately, the student will develop essential leadership competencies and skills for today's athletic administrators.

Prerequisites: SPMT 150D and SPMT 194C and SPMT 294D
D Requires minimum grade of D.
C Requires minimum grade of C.

Credits: 3

Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Fall Terms

Students with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2, Sophomore 1 or Sophomore 2 may not enroll.
Enrollment limited to students with department of Sport Mgt, Hospitality & Tour.

SPMT 390 -  Experimental  

A unique and specifically focused course within the general purview of a department which intends to offer it on a "one time only" basis and not as a permanent part of the department's curriculum.

Credits: 1-3

Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as Needed

Students with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.

SPMT 394 -  Sport Marketing  

Sport Marketing is designed to apply marketing principles to the area of sport, sport events and sport products. Marketing strategies including sales, promotions and advertising of sport will be emphasized.

Prerequisites: SPMT 150D and SPMT 194C and SPMT 196D and SPMT 286D and SPMT 294D
D Requires minimum grade of D.
C Requires minimum grade of C.

Credits: 3

Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Fall & Winter Terms

Students with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.
Enrollment limited to students with department of Sport Mgt, Hospitality & Tour.

SPMT 395 -  Workshop  

A workshop is a program which is usually of short duration, narrow in scope, often non-traditional in content and format, and on a timely topic.

Credits: 1-6

Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as Needed

Students with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.

SPMT 396 -  Selling in the Sport Industry  

This course examines the skills required for a successful career in sport sales, including personal selling, social media, and electronic sales. Students will learn sales strategies for single game tickets, season tickets, group tickets, and premium tickets and will be involved in selling tickets for a sport organization.

Prerequisites: SPMT 150D and SPMT 194C and SPMT 196D and SPMT 286D and SPMT 294D
D Requires minimum grade of D.
C Requires minimum grade of C.

Credits: 3

Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Spring & Winter Terms

Students with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.
Enrollment limited to students in the BS 2150 program.
Enrollment limited to students with department of Sport Mgt, Hospitality & Tour.

SPMT 398 -  Selected Topics  

A Selected Topics course is a normal, departmental offering which is directly related to the discipline, but because of its specialized nature, may not be able to be offered on a yearly basis by the department.

Credits: 1-3

Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as Needed

Students with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.

SPMT 406 -  Sport Fundraising and Event Management  

The course content will include multiple aspects of creating, funding, and executing a variety of sports events. Topics include event planning, staffing, managing, and evaluating. Students will plan, develop, and execute their own event. In addition, the various aspects of athletic development and fundraising, particularly at the intercollegiate level, will be explored.

Prerequisites: SPMT 150D and SPMT 194C and SPMT 196D and SPMT 286D and SPMT 294D
D Requires minimum grade of D.
C Requires minimum grade of C.

Credits: 3

Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Spring Terms

Students with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.
Enrollment limited to students with department of Sport Mgt, Hospitality & Tour.

SPMT 450 -  Sport Management Internship  

This course provides students with the opportunity to apply sport and fitness career-oriented skills in public, commercial, and private agencies. The internship is designed to be an in-depth experience. This is a Theory and Technique Course. All Sport Management coursework must be completed before enrolling in SPMT 450.

Prerequisites: SPMT 150D and SPMT 194C and SPMT 196D and SPMT 269D and SPMT 286D and SPMT 294D and SPMT 315D and SPMT 394D and SPMT 396D and SPMT 406D and SPMT 486D and SPMT 494C and SPMT 499D
D Requires minimum grade of D.
C Requires minimum grade of C.

Credits: 1-12

Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Summer Terms

Students with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2, Junior 1, Junior 2, Sophomore 1 or Sophomore 2 may not enroll.
Enrollment limited to students with department of Sport Mgt, Hospitality & Tour.

SPMT 486 -  Sport Law and Facilities  

The course will demonstrate how various aspects of law and the legal system apply to the sport industry, with a particular emphasis on risk management, and sport facility operations. In addition, the course will provide a fundamental overview of the US court system.

Prerequisites: SPMT 150D and SPMT 194C and SPMT 196D and SPMT 286D and SPMT 294D and SPMT 269D
D Requires minimum grade of D.
C Requires minimum grade of C.

Credits: 3

Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Spring & Summer Terms

Students with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.
Enrollment limited to students with department of Sport Mgt, Hospitality & Tour.

SPMT 490 -  Independent Study  

Independent Study courses give students the opportunity to pursue research and/or studies that are not part of the university's traditional course offerings. Students work one on one or in small groups with faculty guidance and are typically required to submit a final paper or project as determined by the supervising professor.

Credits: 1-3

Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as Needed

Students with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.

SPMT 494 -  Sport Management Senior Seminar  

This course is designed for the senior Sport Management student, this course will examine topics dealing with sport finance management, sport law, sport facility management, and time and stress management. Field trips to sport agencies will be required. This course must be taken in the academic semester prior to SPMT 450 (Internship).

Prerequisites: SPMT 150D and SPMT 194C and SPMT 196D and SPMT 269D and SPMT 286D and SPMT 294D and SPMT 315D and SPMT 394D and SPMT 396D
D Requires minimum grade of D.
C Requires minimum grade of C.

Credits: 3

Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Fall & Spring Terms

Students with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2, Junior 1, Junior 2, Sophomore 1 or Sophomore 2 may not enroll.
Enrollment limited to students with department of Sport Mgt, Hospitality & Tour.

SPMT 495 -  Workshop  

A workshop is a program which is usually of short duration, narrow in scope, often non-traditional in content and format, and on a timely topic.

Credits: 1-6

Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as Needed

Students with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.

SPMT 498 -  Selected Topics  

A Selected Topics course is a normal, departmental offering which is directly related to the discipline, but because of its specialized nature, may not be able to be offered on a yearly basis by the department.

Credits: 1-3

Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as Needed

Students with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.

SPMT 499 -  Sport Management Research Methods  

A study of research methodology and terminology in Sport Management entailing a critical analysis of available research. Specific attention is directed to formal written communication and oral presentation skills.

Prerequisites: SPMT 150D and SPMT 194C and SPMT 196D and SPMT 269D and SPMT 286D and SPMT 294D and SPMT 394D
D Requires minimum grade of D.
C Requires minimum grade of C.

Credits: 3

Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Fall Terms

Students with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.
Enrollment limited to students with department of Sport Mgt, Hospitality & Tour.