Sport Management (Bachelor’s Degree)

Total Credits:	120+
Credential:	Bachelor of Sport Management
Program Code:	SPMA.BDEG
CIP:	31.0501

Overview

The Bachelor of Sport Management is a dynamic applied degree program that prepares graduates to work in the sport management industry. Graduates of this leading-edge program are analytical and strategic thinkers who have the requisite skills and knowledge to lead and manage in a variety of sport industry contexts. Graduates are prepared to practice professionally, responsibly and ethically in the sport management industry and integrate management, business, sport science, and socio-cultural knowledge into the role of the sport manager. Applied strategic and organizational planning skills, along with the ability to develop professional relationships within the sport and business community, enable graduates to lead and manage in sport environments, provincially, nationally and globally. Applied learning opportunities including internship, and capstone learning experiences are offered throughout this program.

Career/Academic Advancement Opportunities

Graduates of this program are prepared for careers in sport related business, leadership, event, program and project development and management positions in not-for-profit, corporate and community sports environments.

Graduates of the Bachelor of Sport Management Degree may also pursue graduate studies in a variety of post-secondary institutions.

Admissions

One of:

C in English 12
C in English 12 Camosun Alternative

Learning Outcomes

At the completion of the program students will be able to:

Apply and synthesize knowledge of sport theory, concepts and principles in a range of sport management contexts.
Incorporate management and business concepts and principles into sport industry/field practices.
Demonstrate and model social responsibility and cultural awareness including Indigenous awareness as a sport management professional.
Plan, design, implement, and assess programs and events that support organizational goals.
Apply and integrate business, management and sport knowledge to effectively manage resources and facilities
Use strategic and critical analyses to make informed decisions, respond to change, and problem solve.
Lead and positively influence individuals, teams, groups and organizations in the accomplishment of goals.
Demonstrate ethical, responsible and accountable behaviour as a sport management professional.

Curriculum

Year One

All of:

BUS 130 - Business Communications Credits: 3
BUS 140 - Business Info Technology Credits: 3
BUS 150 - Introduction to Management Credits: 3
ENGL 151 - Academic Writing Strategies Credits: 3 *
KIN 125 - Introduction to Sport Science Credits: 3
MARK 110 - Introduction to Marketing Credits: 3
SPMA 100 - Leadership & Organization of Sport in Canada Credits: 3
SPMA 155 - The Business of Sport Credits: 3
One (1) elective - Any 100-level or higher course with the exception of any high school equivalent course Credits: 3

One of:

ACCT 110 - Financial Accounting 1 Credits: 3
ACCT 161 - Financial Management Credits: 3

Note:

* Students may use ENGL 161 or ENGL 163 or ENGL 164 in lieu of ENGL 151 toward program completion.

Year Two

All of:

ACCT 207 - Managerial Accounting Credits: 3
BUS 220 - Organizational Behaviour Credits: 3
BUS 276 - Business Law Credits: 3
KIN 255 - Introduction to Adapted Sport & Physical Activity Credits: 3
MARK 220 - Marketing Communications Credits: 3
SPMA 220 - Sport Technology Credits: 3
SPMA 234 - The Sport Coaching Process Credits: 3
SPMA 245 - Sport and Fitness Facility Operations Credits: 3
SPMA 260 - Sport Event Management Credits: 3

One of:

SPMA 291 - Applied Sport Management Credits: 3
One (1) elective - Any 100-level or higher course with the exception of any high school equivalent course Credits: 3

Year Three

All of:

BUS 210 - HR Management Foundations Credits: 3
BUS 280 - Entrepreneurship Credits: 3
ECON 315 - The Economics of Sport Credits: 3
KIN 310 - Research Methods Credits: 3
SPMA 250 - Partnership/Stakeholder Mgmt Credits: 3
SPMA 300 - Leadership in Sport & Fitness Credits: 3
SPMA 340 - Long-Term Dev. Sport & Phys. Activity Credits: 3
SPMA 345 - Sport Developments and Trends Credits: 3
SPMA 350 - Facilities Management Credits: 3
One (1) electives - Any 100-level or higher course with the exception of any high school equivalent course Credit: 3

Year Four

All of:

KIN 470 - Social Processes in Sport & Fitness Credits: 3
SPMA 415 - Sport Analytics Credits: 3
SPMA 420 - Sport and Fitness Law Credits: 3
SPMA 425 - Sport Organizational Behaviour Credits: 3
SPMA 460 - Media and Public Relations Credits: 3
SPMA 465 - Events & Major Games Credits: 3
SPMA 485 - Sport Marketing and Project Management Credits: 3
Two (2) electives - Any 200-level or higher course from Centre for Sport & Exercise Education or School of Business Credit: 6

One of:

SPMA 402 - Internship Credits: 6
SPMA 402P - Parallel Internship Credits: 6
SPMA 491 - Applied Sport Management Credits: 3

Program Participation Requirements

Some courses in this program will require math as a pre-requisite (e.g. “C” in Pre-calculus 11, or Foundations of Math 11, MATH 077 or MATH 073 ; or “C+” in MATH 075 or MATH 072 ). Students may enter this program without Math, but must complete one of the Math courses listed above or successfully complete Camosun’s Math assessment in or before their first semester of study.
ENGL 151 will require English 12 with a C+ or Camosun Alternative . Students may enter this program with a C in English 12, but must complete one of the English courses listed above or successfully complete Camosun’s English assessment to meet the prerequisite for ENGL 151.
Criminal Record Check is required.

Program Completion Requirements

A minimum GPA of 3.0 (C+) is required to graduate from the program.