SPORT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM PRE-MAJORS SPRING 2011 Department of Sports Administration College of Business

MAJOR REQUIREMENTS Complete the following courses with a grade of “C” (2.0) or better in each course: – ACCT 101; ECON 103; ENG 151, 152, or ENG 153; COMS 101 or 103; MATH 163A; SASM 201; SASM 225 Achieve and maintain an accumulative g.p.a. of 2.5 or higher There are no exceptions

SPORT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM APPLICATION The completed application and a current DARS report must be submitted by the end of the second week of the quarter following completion of the admission requirements to your faculty advisor for verification and signature prior to submitting your application. If you are admitted to the major, you must take your copy of the signed form as soon as possible to COB Student Services (Copeland 214) to change your major code to BS8123 (Sport Management) and add the Business Minor(ORBSAD) to your academic record.

COURSE SCHEDULING SASM 225 – History of Sport Industry, 2 sections – Section A01: WF 8-10 am – Section A02: TR 8-10 am SASM 301 – Sport Marketing: TR 2-4 pm SASM 376 – Facility Planning & Management (2 Sessions) – Session A01: TR noon – Session A02: 8-10 am SASM 391 – Risk Management in Sport, MW 12-2 pm SASM 412 – Sport Governance & Ethics, MW 2-4 pm SASM 425 – Financial Issues in Sport, TR 8-10 am SASM 435 – Sport Promotion & Sales Management, TR noon ECON 318 – Economics of Sport, TR 2-4 pm (permission only) SOC 233 – Sociology of Sport, MTWR 8-9 am

COURSE SCHEDULING (CON’T) To get a pink slip for ECON 318, send an to Dr. Ming Li at In the , be sure to include such information as name, status in the program (major or pre-major), and priority registration date and Dr. Li will verify the provided information and make a decision on pink slip distribution. Priority given based on major status and registration access time. Recommended Classes by Year

COURSE SCHEDULING (CON’T) REMINDER! – OPN 310 does NOT automatically meet the requirements for the Business Minor – Sport Mgmt students should register for OPN 300 – Any substitutions for the Business Minor require approval of the College of Business

SPRING ELECTIVES SASM 400 – Diversity and Sport, MW noon.

SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAM Free. Helps students share and master information as a group, review lecture notes, clarify text materials, discuss ideas, organize for tests, and evaluate and improve study skills ACCT 101, ECON 103 & 104, MATH 113 & 163A Also consider the Writing Center resources at and Math Center resources at /math/index.cfm /math/index.cfm

COB CENTER FOR PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION The Center for Professional Communication provides instruction, guidance and assistance to COB students in all facets of human communication, from writing and speaking to listening and group and team interaction. If you need help, you can make an appointment with a Center for Professional Communication faculty member. Please visit the Center’s website, to find out its hours of operation and availability of its staff. The Center is located in Copeland 301.

IMPORTANT WEB LINKS Department of Sports Administration, COB website for current students,

PLANNING FOR GRADUATION When planning for graduation (at least one full year before graduation), keep in mind the following: – Not all required courses are offered every quarter – Summer courses may not reach the required enrollment to be offered; if any course you need for graduation is cancelled during the summer, you will need to take the course during the fall quarter

PLANNING FOR GRADUATION (CON’T) – Required courses may have time conflicts. – You should take ONLY SASM 400-LEVEL COURSES and electives during your final quarter on campus (preferably your final 2 quarters). – You can search for Tier III course options using the course offerings menu (SASM 450 is one choice of many). – YOU are responsible for making sure you have met all graduation requirements – Do not expect to substitute for a required major course

GRADUATION AUDITS If you are a junior or senior, you can make an appointment with a professional academic advisor in the COB Office of Student Services (Copeland 214) to conduct a graduation audits for you. The graduate audit will produce a written accounting of the courses and electives requirements needed for a student to complete the requirements of the sport management program. Students coming to the COB Office of Student Services for a graduation audits should bring a DARS report that lists grades from the immediately previous quarter.

PRACTICUM Required Practicum Meeting – For Spring Practicum Date/Time: Friday - February 18 at 1:30 p.m. (Bentley 205) See Practicum Info at Contact Professor Moran

SAN DIEGO CONSULTING PROJECT Three-week summer session yielding real- world sports consulting experience (6/13-7/2) Twelve credit hours (BA 491, SASM 313 & 290) See link for info & application: Must be eligible for major to attend

INTERNSHIPS Steps to registering for internship for Spring 2011 – Review internship credit requirements at – Find an internship site – Complete contract w/ site supervisor – Attend internship meeting – Friday - February 18 at 1:30 p.m. (Bentley 205) – Return contract to Mr. Moran at internship meeting or ASAP to receive pink slip Contact Professor Moran for more information – Copeland 232

INTERNSHIPS (CON’T) Resume Help Career Services (Baker 533)– Walk-in Hours Career Services – Monday – Thursday : 9: :30 a.m. – Monday - Friday: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. – Wednesday: 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Resume writing guidelines: – 2.pdf 2.pdf

INTERNSHIPS (CON’T) Departmental Assistance Help with finding internships/experience in the areas of sport in which you are interested Visit the Sport Management website for guidance Know when you can do an experience or internship before scheduling an appointment Check out these web resources: – WorkInSports.com WorkInSports.com – TeamworkOnline.com TeamworkOnline.com – SportsCareers.com SportsCareers.com Prof. Packy Moran – Office: Copeland 232 – – Office hours: M 2:00 – 3:30; W 9:30 – 11:00; R 8:30 – 9:30, F by appt.

SALES CERTIFICATE PROGRAM Applications accepted in Fall/Winter For Admission to Sales Certificate Program: – Overall GPA of 2.75 or higher – Resume demonstrating characteristics that support a successful sales career – Panel Interview – Admission is Competitive and not Guaranteed – For more information, contact: Director of the Sales Centre, Ken Hartung at or Dr. David Ridpath at or

INDIVIDUAL ADVISING PROTOCOL To schedule an individual advising time, contact your advisor to schedule an appointment. You must have the following with you for any in- office advising: – Your DARS. – Your 4-year plan – A proposed schedule with alternate classes in case first choices are filled.

SPORT MANAGEMENT LISTSERV If you are not subscribed to the Sport Management listserv, go to to subscribe. Through this listserv, students will receive program-related information, including internship openings, and announcements about Sport Management events (including advising).

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