26 courses with the subject SMA, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
SMA 1010INTRODUCTION TO SPORT MANAGEMENT3
The purpose of this course is to provide an overview of the sport industry that introduces the student to the fundamental knowledge and skill sets required of the sport manager to solve sport business problems. Focus will also be placed on understanding career options in the sport industry and preparing for employment. Identifies necessary competencies for sport managers. Offered: fall
SMA 17002700, 3700 INTERNSHIP I, II, III 1 s.h. each
Experiential learning in all aspects of Sport Management is acquired through three internships at a sport facility, organization, or businesses affiliated with sport and entertainment. The student is assigned duties and responsibilities approved by the faculty member and the assigned field site supervisor that focus on marketing, sales, personnel management, budgeting, public relations, and risk management. Offered: fall and spring
Permission of instructor of the department chair/school dean
SMA 2010HISTORY OF SPORT 3 s.h
This course focuses on the evolution of sport within the United States and how it compares and contrasts with the development of sport around the world. Topics include development, youth sport, collegiate athletics, professional sports leagues, international competition, culture, race, and gender. Offered: spring
The purpose of this course is to expose students to various governing bodies in professional and amateur sport. Students will study the organizational structure and policy functions of various governing entities. There will be an examination of sport as a cultural product and the relationships within sport affecting sport organizational structures with emphasis given to the dynamics of sport organizations. Offered: as needed
The goal of this course is to gain a better understanding of the history and philosophies of modern sport. Students will explore the ancient Greeks and Romans and their impact on modern sport. Additionally, students will learn about the history of the modern Olympic Games. The students will gain an understanding of the rise of modern sport, through the history of the United States. Finally, the students will learn about current issues within sport including race, sex, media, social class, and social deviance. Cross-listed: PXS 2500 Offered: fall
Overview of psychological and sociological problems of leadership, coaching, and motivation in exercise and physical fitness, and in competitive athletics, including professional, intercollegiate, youth sport, character, aggression, gender, race, class, and media. Cross-listed: PXS 3080 Offered: fall
The purpose of this course is to explore the roles and functions of facility and events managers. It examines a variety of public assembly and privately managed sport facilities; the steps and skills required to effectively plan, organize, lead, and evaluate an event, and facilities to meet the needs of sports organizations. Experiential Learning course with MU Athletic Department. Offered: fall and spring
This course provides a detailed view of career opportunities and operational challenges in the private club industry. Topics include: the roles of the club governing boards, service excellence, leadership in club operations, quality management system, strategic management, club marketing, human resources, food and beverage operations, financial management, computer systems, golf operations, and club sports operations. Cross-listed: RMT 3400 Offered: as needed
This course provides a detailed view of career opportunities and operational challenges in the private club industry. Topics include: the roles of the club governing boards, service excellence, leadership in club operations, quality management system, strategic management, club marketing, human resources, food and beverage operations, financial management, computer systems, golf operations, and club sports operations. Cross-listed: RMT 3410 Offered: Spring or as needed 170 MU Undergraduate Catalogue 2021–22
This course applies economic principles to sports. Economic models from industrial organization, public finance, labor economics, game theory, macroeconomics, and other fields of economics are used to gain a better understanding of sports and the modern sports industry. Offered: as needed
The course is based on a global perspective with examples of the economic, sociocultural and environmental impacts, motivations, marketing, and development principles of sports and tourism activities. Cross-listed: RMT 3550 Offered: as needed
RMT 1010 or SMA 1010 or permission of the instructor
SMA 3600FACILITY MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONS3
Students will explore the sport and hospitality industries from concept and development to management and operation with examples from sports venues such as golf courses, tennis facilities, water sports and spas. The course covers facility planning, staffing, front and back of the house management, physical plant maintenance and sustainability practices. Prerequisite: SMA 1010 or PTM 1010 or permission of the instructor Cross-listed with PTM 3600 Offered: as needed
The purpose of this course is to understand the issues related to the administrative tasks of planning, managing, budgeting, and operating various types of sports programs. Topics covered include the administration and planning of high school, college, and professional sports programs. Offered: fall
The purpose of this course is to develop promotions, marketing, and sales skills within the context of sport management. This provides a comprehensive study of promotions and marketing practices in the industry. Analysis of sport sponsorship, retention strategies and evaluation methods, plus fundraising and promotion of sports services and products to the sports consumer. Offered: spring
This course covers basic principles of finance as they relate to sports. Emphasis is placed on current practices and issues relating to funding, budgeting, and revenue acquisition in sports through private and public means. Topics include taxing and borrowing, ticket sales, concessions, broadcast sales, and sponsorship. The course includes an introduction to collection and analysis of sports business data. Offered: as needed
The purpose of this capstone course is to provide a financial and economic overview of professional, collegiate, and recreational sports. Students will study the different methods and means by which sport and recreation are financed. Students will explore the financial structures of sport organizations and various economic principles applied to the sport industry. Offered: spring
SMA 1010, BUS 3320, and 75 earned credit hours or permission of instructor
SMA 4850SPECIAL TOPICS IN SPORT MANAGEMENT3
This course is designed to provide a platform for SMA faculty to teach a class that might address a timely issue in Sport, or to try out new course ideas. Offered: as needed
The purpose of this course is to provide an experiential learning opportunity through placement with organizations in either the private or public sectors. Students are responsible for securing an internship prior to the start of classes. The student is assigned duties and responsibilities approved by the Director Return to Table of Contents
The purpose of this course is to provide an experiential learning opportunity through placement with organizations in either the private or public sectors. Students are responsible for securing an internship prior to the start of classes. The student is assigned duties and responsibilities approved by the Director of Internships. The student is to be under the direct supervision of a working professional at their internship site and will be evaluated by both their internship supervisor and the course instructor. Students are expected to acquire relevant skills and develop a professional network to prepare for entry-level employment in their major. Weekly class contact and written assignments are required to include a final project or report encompassing the internship experience. Classroom instruction covers professional development skills such as goal setting, office culture, networking, etiquette and communication, conflict management, change management, relevancy, and transitions. *This course is repeatable for credit up to 3.00 credit hours and reserved for students completing program requirements in a fully online setting. Offered: fall, spring, and summer.
This course is an individual, directed study in a sport-related special interest on a previously approved topic taken under the supervision of a faculty member within the Sport Management department. Approval of the SMA Director is required. Offered: as needed
