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Sport Management (Major, Minor) | BS

  • Sport Management
  • School: SAS
  • Program Code: 955
  • Degree Type: BS
  • Program Type: Minor, Major, Credit Intensive
  • Program Summary: The Sport Management major is designed to inspire students to make a meaningful impact in the sport industry. The curriculum allows students to learn and apply their skills in areas such as sustainability and diversity, coaching and athlete development, sport marketing and finance, sport analytics, administration, facilities and event management, and legal issues. Students who graduate majoring in sport management leave with the knowledge and skills to become successful professionals in the ever-evolving world of sport.

  • Department Approval with Departmental Meeting- Students who wish to declare this major must have completed a minimum of 1 semester at Rutgers University-New Brunswick with a minimum overall GPA of 2.0. First Semester Transfer Students are eligible to declare if they have transferred into Rutgers University-New Brunswick with a minimum of 15 credits. Students must also attend a department declaration meeting.

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  • Introductory courses recommended by faculty. Include at least one of these in your schedule:

     Course Title Course Number Credits Subject on University Schedule of Classes
    Foundations in Sport Management 01:955:111 3 Sport Management (955)
    General Psychology 01:830:101 3 Psychology (830)
    Introduction to Sociology 01:920:101 3 Sociology (920)
    Sport and the Law 01:955:203 1.5 Sport Management (955)
    Risk Management in Sport 01:955:204 1.5 Sport Management (955)

     

  • Your first year of college is an opportunity for you to explore fields of interest to enhance your understanding of yourself, the world around you, and your main academic and career goals. Think of your schedule as including courses you must take (English, courses to explore potential majors, etc.) and courses you can take (everything else!) All courses are part of your degree - if necessary, review the components of the SAS degree on this page.

    Through these degree components, you will curate your own unique educational experience - but we understand that this level of flexibility and freedom can feel overwhelming for new students. Like a recommendation based on a book or TV show you enjoyed, the information below can help you identify related courses to consider in your first semester. Through these degree components, you will curate your own unique educational experience - but we understand that this level of flexibility and freedom can feel overwhelming for new students. Like a recommendation based on a book or TV show you enjoyed, the information below can help you identify related courses to consider in your first semester.

     Course Number Course Number Credits Subject on University Schedule of Classes
    Pre-calculus (or highest math placement) 01:640:111 3 Mathematics (640)
    Introduction to Sports Nutrition 11:709:235 3 Nutritional Sciences (709)
    Career Explorations in Arts and Sciences 01:909:210 1.5 Arts and Sciences (090)
    Accounting for Entrepreneurs and Small Business 33:382:103 3 Entrepreneurship (382)

     
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