Other Specializations
Sport Management MBA Specialization Overview
The Sport Management specialization is the specific application of business concepts to the field of sport. It consists of a 9-hour grouping of three classes designed to meet the accreditation guidelines established by the Committee on Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA). This specialization provides students not only with the critical skills necessary to succeed in the sport industry, but numerous field experiences to apply those skills in “real world” sport settings. Faculty work closely with students to provide a quality learning experience in the sport organization of their choice.
Curriculum
The graduation requirement for the Ashland University MBA program is 30 credits, which includes 18 credits of core courses.
Sport Management Specialization Courses
- SMG 572 – Sport Management
- SMG 574 – Social and Ethical Issues in Sport
- SMG 580 – Sport Marketing and Promotion
Who Will Benefit From This Program?
Those interested in a variety of in-demand positions in the areas of professional sports, intercollegiate and high school athletics, campus and municipal recreation, sport marketing and promotions, sport administration, and facility and event management.
Frequently Asked Questions
Depending on how many credits you choose to take per semester, you may either finish the program in 1 year, 18 months, 2 years, or 3 years.
The cost per course in the MBA program is $3,030 or $1,010 per credit hour. The total number of courses depends on your knowledge and experience. There are financing options available through the Financial Aid Office.
Yes, the Master of Business Administration program is accredited by both the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), providing strong evidence of the quality of our programs and our commitment to a student-centered teaching and learning approach.
You must have an undergraduate degree and some of the specialization courses have prerequisites.
The Blackboard Learning Management System is used for all courses. It includes videos, syllabi, assignments, communication options and a multitude of tools to help you be successful.