Sports Management
Degree Awarded
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Sports and Recreation Management, Undergraduate Minor, Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Graduate Certificate, Sports Management Concentration
Program Delivery
On-Campus, Online
Locations Available
Rindge, New Hampshire
Online
Maybe you’ve played sports all your life, run a fantasy league, or set out no matter the weather to hike, paddle, or ride. If so, the Sports & Recreation Management major at Franklin Pierce will prepare you for a career that might feel more like a passion than a job. You’ll understand the demands of managing a recreation program/facility or working as part of a sports organization and learn the networking skills you need to be successful. Franklin Pierce is the only New Hampshire university with business programs accredited by the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE). Franklin Pierce’s Business Plus Program offers 3-year accelerated programs as well as 3+1 and 4+1 options which allows students to earn their undergraduate and master’s degree in less time, entering the workforce sooner. In this major you’ll study core business concepts and learn the principles of program development, event planning, marketing, and evaluation.
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WHAT DO SPORTS MANAGEMENT STUDENTS LEARN?
Undergraduate students study core business concepts and learn the principles of program development, event planning, marketing, and evaluation.
At the graduate level, you will examine best business practices, while developing leadership, and more advanced media, marketing, technology, and operations management skills.
See our curriculum plan to learn how you’ll progress through the program. Note that course sequences are subject to change:
- AC102 Principles of Accounting II• AC102 Principles of Accounting II: In Principles of Accounting II (AC102) at Franklin Pierce University, students build upon the fundamentals of financial accounting introduced in Principles of Accounting I. They delve deeper into accounting principles, focusing on more complex topics such as financial statement analysis, managerial accounting, budgeting, and cost analysis.
- CIT101 Microcomputer Applications or
- CIT130 Database Applications or
- CIT140 Electronic Spreadsheets or
- MT260 Statistics
- ET101 Principles of Macroeconomics
- GLE101 First Year Inquiry Seminar
- GLE110 First Year Composition I
- MN201 Principles of Management: Students can expect to learn about key principles and theories related to planning, organizing, leading, and controlling within organizations. This course provides a fundamental understanding of managerial roles and responsibilities, essential for future leaders and business professionals.
- SR100 Foundations or Sports & Recreation
- BA213 Business Law• BA213 Business Law
- ET102 Principles of Microeconomics: Students will study the fundamental principles of microeconomics, focusing on the behavior of individual firms and consumers within the market. They'll learn about concepts like supply and demand, market structures, consumer choice, and resource allocation, gaining insights into how economic decisions impact businesses and individuals in a competitive environment. This course provides a foundational understanding of microeconomic principles essential for business and economics majors.
- GLE230 Second Year Composition
- MK201 Principles of Marketing
- SR202 Principles of Sports & Recreation Management: You will learn about topics such as event planning, facility management, marketing strategies, and ethical considerations within the sports and recreation industry. This course equips students with essential knowledge and skills for pursuing careers in sports management, event planning, and related fields.
- Plus, six additional electives
- FM224 Principles of Financial Management• FM224 Principles of Financial Management
- MN321 Organizational Behavior
- IB364 International Business
- SR243 Programming in Sports & Recreation Management: Learn how to design, market, and manage various sporting and recreational activities, emphasizing budgeting, logistics, and participant engagement. This course equips students with the skills needed to create successful and engaging programs within the sports and recreation industry.
- SR368 Sports & Recreation Facilities Management
- SR419 Law & Liability in Sports Recreation: In Law & Liability in Sports Recreation (SR419) at Franklin Pierce University, students will explore the legal aspects and liability issues specific to the sports and recreation industry. They will examine topics such as risk management, contract law, negligence, and the legal responsibilities of sports organizations.
- Plus, five additional electives
- BA001 Comprehensive Exam (take with BA471)• BA001 Comprehensive Exam (take with BA471)
- BA471 Business Strategy and Ethics: You will learn how to analyze competitive environments, formulate business strategies, and consider the ethical implications of business decisions. This course equips students with the skills to develop and implement effective business strategies while maintaining a strong ethical foundation.
- SR001 Comprehensive Exam (take with BA471)
- SR390 Internship in Sports & Recreation Management or SR395 Advanced Internship in Sports & Recreation Management or SR495 Senior Independent Research Project
- SR419 Law & Liability in Sports Recreation: Learn about legal regulations, risk management strategies, and the responsibilities of sports organizations in ensuring participant safety. This course equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the legal complexities of managing sports and recreational programs while mitigating potential liabilities.
- SR420 Trends & Issues in Sports & Recreation Management
- Plus, seven additional electives
Master of Business Administration in Sports Management
Designed for working professionals, coursework will present concepts in practical and quantitative terms, so that you can apply them to the workplace immediately.
Combine online learning with part or full-time study, and four academic terms, to create a flexible and personalized schedule. Franklin Pierce offers small classes for in-depth, personalized learning in a program that is accredited by the International Accreditation Council of Business Education (IACBE).
Graduates have gone on to assume leadership roles as business managers and marketers, facilities managers, sports merchandisers, and operations directors within professional sports organizations.
- GM510 Seminar in Leadership
- GM520 Legal and Ethical Issues in Organizations
- GM540 Organizational Behavior
- GM542 Quantitative and Research Techniques for Leaders
- GM543 Economics for Managers
- GM561 Financial Management
- GM562 Marketing Management
- GM564 Operations Management for Leaders
- GM691 Strategic Management Seminar
- SF506 Change Management in Sports Organizations
- SF508 Facilities Management
- SF 512- Analytics in Sports Management
- SF508 Facilities Management
- Elective MBA Course (1)
- GM510 Seminar in Leadership
- GM562 Marketing Management
- SF502 Media Relations and Technology in the Sport Industry
- SF508 Sports Facilities Management
- SF 512- Analytics in Sports Management
Who should Study Sports Management?
You’ll find this major a good fit if you have or want to develop:
- Passion for sports, fitness and active lifestyle
- Outgoing, high energy leadership and networking skills
- Understanding of impact of physical well-being on human behavior
- Math and data analytics to evaluation evidence and results
Our MBA and Graduate Certificate are designed for working professionals. Your coursework will present concepts in practical and quantitative terms, so that you can apply them to the workplace immediately.
Cody was a sports management major and captain of the Franklin Pierce University baseball team graduating in 2012. Since then, he has earned a masters degree in business management at FPU while coordinating player video and analysis in the Chicago Cubs minor league system and being an assistant coach at his alma mater. In the summer of 2014, he served as the coordinator of the USA national collegiate team traveling with the team to tournaments in the Netherlands and Cuba. In the off-season, he works as a private baseball trainer giving private lessons to young players. In January of 2015, Cody was hired again by USA Baseball to be the Director of the 12U national team, the next step in his professional baseball career.
CONTACT the admissions team
UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS
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admissions@franklinpierce.edu
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GRADUATE ADMISSIONS
(800) 325-1090
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