SPMGT-MS - Sport Management

Goal 1: Professional Practice

Upon completion of the major program of study in Sport Management, students will be able to: articulate and apply sport management principles and practices to everyday industry challenges; demonstrate an understanding of sport operations management; demonstrate an understanding of sport governance.

Goal 2: Intercultural Knowledge and Competency

Upon completion of the major program of study in Sport Management, students will be able to: demonstrate an understanding of social, psychological and international foundations of the sport industry; demonstrate a thorough understanding of the complexity of culture, including its history, values, politics, beliefs and practices; demonstrate the ability to ask complex questions that reflect an understanding of multiple cultural perspectives

Goal 3: Critical Thinking

Upon completion of the major program of study in Sport Management, students will be able to: state an issue/problem clearly and describe all relevant information necessary for full understanding; systematically analyze their own and others assumptions and evaluate the relevant perspectives when presenting a position; demonstrate through their analysis an understanding of the complexities of a particular issue; suggest a logical conclusion reflecting their informed evaluation of the evidence and multiple perspectives on a particular issue.

Goal 4: Inquiry & Research: Practice-focused research

Upon completion of the major program of study in Sport Management, students will be able to: effectively define the scope of their research focus; demonstrate a thorough understanding of effective, well-designed search strategies; organize and synthesize information from sources to support their research question or purpose with clarity and depth; correctly use research writing strategies, including citing references, summarizing, paraphrasing, distinguishing between common knowledge and ideas requiring citation

Goal 5: Leadership

Upon completion of the major program of study in Sport Management, students will be able to; demonstrate an understanding of leadership theories and practices as related to the sport industry; articulate and apply strategic planning principles for sport organizations; articulate and apply change management theories to sport organizations; demonstrate an understanding how to manage and motivate teams and individuals within a sport organization; demonstrate an understanding of ethical decision-making in the sport industry.

Goal 6: Communication

Upon completion of the core requirements of study in Sport Management, students will be able to: demonstrate a thorough understanding of context, audience and purpose; use appropriate and compelling content to illustrate mastery of the subject; use high quality and relevant sources to support their ideas; demonstrate clarity and fluency in their writing, which is virtually error-free.