Sports Management, AAS

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Award: Associate of Applied Science

Degree Code: SPMG

Number of Credits: 60 Credits

Program Description

The popular worlds of athletics and business team up to bring the fast-growing field of sports management to Cecil College students. This program is designed for students who seek to acquire a complete framework of business concepts and skills that are directly related to the field of sports management. Students will realize the role a sports manager plays in various athletic settings and understand management, accounting,
and leadership skills to build a foundation in their chosen athletic environment.

Transfer Information

Cecil College has the following transfer agreements: https://www.cecil.edu/student-resources/advising-transfer/transfer-agreements. Additionally, transfer information is available at the ARTSYS website (The Articulation System of Maryland). Contact your advisor for detailed information.

Career Opportunities

Sports Manager and Athletic Manager.

General Education Requirements

ECO 221 - Economics-Micro (SS) Credits: 3
EGL 101 - College Composition (E) Credits: 3
SPH 121 - Interpersonal Communications (H) Credits: 3 or
SPH 141 - Public Speaking (H) Credits: 3
MAT 125 - Applied Calculus (M) Credits: 4 or
MAT 127 - Introduction to Statistics (M) Credits: 4 or
MAT 128 - Introduction to Statistics II (M) Credits: 4 or
MAT 191 - Precalculus (M) Credits: 4 or
MAT 201 - Calculus I with Analytic Geometry (M) Credits: 4
PSY, SOC or POS Elective (SS) - Credits: 3
Science Elective w/ Lab (SL) - Credits: 4

Program Requirements

ACC 101 - Accounting I Credits: 3
ACC 102 - Accounting II Credits: 3
BUS 103 - Introduction to Business Credits: 3
BUS 131 - Principles of Management Credits: 3
BUS 210 - Business Law Credits: 3
BUS 216 - Organizational Leadership Credits: 3
CIS 101 - Introduction to Computer Concepts (I) Credits: 3
ECO 222 - Economics-Macro (SS) Credits: 3
EGL 211 - Technical Writing Credits: 3
SPM 101 - Introduction to Sports Management Credits: 3
SPM 200 - Sports Facilities and Event Management Credits: 3
SPM 201 - Sports in American Culture Credits: 3
BUS 191 - Introduction to Finance Credits: 3 or
BUS 207 - Introduction to Public Relations Credits: 3 or
BUS 212 - Principles of Marketing Credits: 3 or
BUS 231 - Management of Human Resources Credits: 3
Elective - Credits: 1

Recommended Sequence

Fall I (15 Credits)

EGL 101 - College Composition (E) Credits: 3
BUS 103 - Introduction to Business Credits: 3
ACC 101 - Accounting I Credits: 3
SPM 101 - Introduction to Sports Management Credits: 3
PSY - Psychology Elective (SS) Credits:3 or
SOC - Sociology Elective (SS) Credits:3 or
POS - Political Science Elective (SS) Credits:3

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

Assess the economic, technical, legal and sociocultural environments of a business as it relates to sports.
Apply basic accounting principles to prepare accurate financial statements.
• Formulate strategies to lead and manage organizations, facilities, and events.
• Explain the impact sports has in society.
• Solve problems using analytical reasoning as they relate to sports management and sports leadership responsibilities.

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