[programName=Sports Management Minor]
Our sports management minor is designed for students of any major who love sports and can see themselves working in the sports industry during their career.
credits required for minor
Program Details
Learning Outcomes
1. Analyze the structure and performance of the amateur and professional sports industries.
2. Clearly communicate in writing and oral presentations.
3. Use business and economic analysis, including computer applications, to make decisions in the operation of sports-related businesses and organizations.
Courses
Core Courses
BA 243 Business Statistics Credits: 4
or STAT 243Z Elementary Statistics I Credits: 4
BA 310 Principles of Marketing Credits: 3
BA 361 Organizational Behavior Credits: 3
EC 315 Econometric Analysis and Report Writing Credits: 4
EC 333 Economics of Professional Sports Credits: 4
or EC 334 Economics of Collegiate Sports Credits: 4
Elective Credits: 8
BA 409 Internship/Practicum Credits: 1-12 Credits: 1-3
or EXS 409 Practicum Credits: 1-12 Credits: 1-3
BA 412 New Product Development Credits: 3
BA 414 Sports Marketing Credits: 3
EXS 375 Athletics: Coaching and Administration Credits: 3
EXS 376 Introduction to Sport Management Credits: 3
EXS 410 Sport Ethics Credits: 4
EXS 488 Exercise Motivation and Adherence Credits: 4
PSY 415 Psychology of Sports Credits: 4
Total Credits: 26
HEM BASNET
NTT Instructor, Business/Economics Division
basneth@wou.edu
MARIANNE BRADSHAW
NTT Instructor, Business/Economics Division
bradshawm@wou.edu
ARA DUDDLESTEN
Recruitment and Retention Advisor, Business/Economics Division
duddlestena@wou.edu
MARK ELTON
NTT Instructor, Business/Economics Division
eltonm@wou.edu
JAVAD FARJAMI
NTT Instructor, Business/Economics Division
farjamij@wou.edu
JOSH GROVER
NTT Instructor, Business/Economics Division
groverjs@wou.edu
SHAUN HANSEN
Professor of Management , Business/Economics Division
hansens@wou.edu
CHRISTY HAWLEY
NTT Lecturer, Business/Economics Division
hawleyc@wou.edu
BOJAN ILIEVSKI
Professor, Division Chair, Business/Economics Division
ilievskib@wou.edu
ANNA MAHONY
NTT Instructor, Business/Economics Division
mahonya@wou.edu
KEVEN MALKEWITZ
Professor, Business/Economics Division
malkewik@wou.edu
KIARA MARTINELLI
Administrative Program Assistant, Business/Economics Division
martinellik@wou.edu
RAJEEB POUDEL
Associate Professor, Business/Economics Division
poudelr@wou.edu
JOHN ROGERS
NTT Lecturer, Business/Economics Division
rogersjp@wou.edu
MARTIN SCHULZ
NTT Instructor, Business/Economics Division
schulzm@wou.edu
JENNIFER YANG
NTT Instructor, Business/Economics Division
yangj@wou.edu
ZENON ZYGMONT
Professor, Business/Economics Division
zygmonz@wou.edu
Where This Degree Can Take You
If you love sports and want a job in that world, a sports management minor might be for you! With this minor, you can work on sports teams, plan big games, or even help athletes get better deals. You could become a sports agent, a coach, or someone who runs a whole sports program. It’s like being the boss of your favorite sport! But remember, having real experience and knowing lots of people in sports can help you get the best jobs.
Potential Careers
- Event Coordinator
- Marketing Coordinator
- Sales Coordinator
- Operations Coordinator
- Sports Agent
- Athletic Director
- Sports Journalist or Broadcaster
- Sports Analyst
Potential Employers
- Portland Trail Blazers
- Portland Thorns FC
- colleges and universities
- Moda Center
- Rose Quarter
- Outdoor recreation companies
- Fitness centers and gyms
Consider This Degree If You…
Want to Develop Your Creativity and Analytical Skills
Sports marketing requires a combination of creativity and analytical thinking to develop effective campaigns.
Want to Develop Your Communication Skills
The ability to communicate clearly and persuasively is crucial for success in sports marketing.
Passionate about sports
A genuine interest in sports will help you connect with your target audience and develop engaging marketing strategies.
