Sport Management Course Descriptions
- KHS 500 Foundations of Sport Management
- KHS 505 Organizational Leadership and Development
- KHS 510 Human Resource Management
- KHS 545 Ethics and Policy in Sport Management
- KHS 530 Research Design Methods
- KHS 535 Sport Marketing
- KHS 520 Managerial Finance
- KHS 525 Managing and Planning Sport Facilities
- KHS 540 Legal Aspects of Sports
- KHS 515 Management and Leadership
- KHS 555 Capstone Seminar
- KHS 560 Internship or KHS 565 Capstone
KHS 500 Foundations of Sport Management (3 credits)
Today the need for sport management
professionals is increasing in areas of business,
marketing, sales and managing. This course
will examine the expanding field of sport
management. Areas of emphasis include:
exploring job specific skills pertaining to sport
marketing and sales, facility management, event
planning, sports agents and recruiting services,
high school athletics, intercollegiate athletics,
professionals sports and public relations.
KHS 505 Organizational Leadership and Development (3 credits)
This course is a scholarly consideration of the
concepts, principles and analytical tools for effective
administration in sport management. Students
will examine how leaders develop themselves
and others in a dynamic, changing environment.
The course will also examine the topics of
communication and conflict management as they
relate to successful organizational outcomes.
KHS 510 Human Resource Management (3 credits)
Discusses critical aspects of human resource
management as it relates to sport organizations. An
overview is given of major functions and concepts
regarding the management and administration
of human resources in the organization
including: recruitment, development, motivation,
compensation, benefits administration, employee
relations and human resource information systems.
KHS 545 Ethics and Policy in Sport Management (3 credits)
This course explores the topics of ethics and
policy for administrators in a sport management
setting. Students will critically analyze ethical
concepts which influence the development of
sport policies. The course will further examine
the relevance of ethical considerations in policy
development and compliance. Students will use
contemporary case studies to examine ethical
dilemmas relating to policy enforcement.
KHS 530 Research Design Methods (3 credits)
This course examines the various research
methodologies used in organizational settings.
It provides an overview of quantitative and
qualitative research methodologies including
research design, data collection and analysis,
interviewing, case studies and action science. The
philosophy, ethics and politics of management
research are introduced.
KHS 535 Sport Marketing (3 credits)
This course will examine the application of
marketing principles in the sport industry.
Elements of corporate partnerships related to
sport marketing will also be explored along with
business strategies of sponsorships, branding,
promotions and event marketing.
KHS 520 Managerial Finance (3 credits)
The practical aspects of the strategic and
operational roles of accounting and finance are
explored, including applications of strategic
planning, budgeting, financial performance
and fiscal and ethical responsibility in a sport
management setting.
KHS 525 Managing and Planning Sport Facilities (3 credits)
This course takes a multi-disciplinary approach
to the theories and practices of facility design,
construction and operations. The course will
examine a wide variety of both indoor and
outdoor sport facilities including stadiums,
gymnasiums, golf courses, fitness centers and
athletic fields. Students will also examine event
management and programming within the
context of stadium and arena management.
KHS 540 Legal Aspects of Sports (3 credits)
This course is an overview of legal aspects that
will be relevant to sport managers in areas of
recreation, athletics, facilities and business.
Students will examine risk management
strategies along with law related to operation
and administration of sport-related programs.
Students will explore case studies relating to the
legal aspects of sports.
KHS 515 Management and Leadership (2 credits)
Different theories of leadership and management
styles are introduced and what their impact is
on organizational structure, productivity and
decision making. Students will examine their
individual management and leadership styles as
they relate to sport management administration.
This course will analyze how leadership is not
only different from management but also more
effective in today?s workplace.
KHS 555 Capstone Seminar (1 credit)
Provides students with an opportunity to
synthesize and demonstrate mastery of the
key elements introduced during the Master of
Arts in Sport Management program. Students
will further discuss plans to complete either
an internship or capstone project to complete
requirements of the program.
KHS 560 Internship or KHS 565 Capstone (6 credits)
Students will complete an internship or a
capstone project to complete the requirements
for the Master of Arts in Sport Management. The
student will choose which program to complete
depending on their interest. They will work with
the university to complete course requirements
