Associate of Business Administration in Recreation & Sports Management
About
Our sports & recreational management degree program will put you on track for an exciting career in a range of fields including recreation and tourism, athletic administration and sports marketing. As a graduate, you may seamlessly transfer your credits to one of our university partners, or the school of your choice, to complete your bachelor’s degree.
Your course of study
Sports Management majors at Ivy Bridge fulfill their academic requirements for graduation by completing courses in the following areas:
- Knowledge Skills/Liberal Education Core: 25 hours
- Academic Major Requirements: 36 hours
- Total Semester Hours for Degree: 61 hours
Sports Management Course Descriptions
Knowledge Skills and Liberal Education Core
| Course No. | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| FRE100 | College Skills | 1 |
| ENG | Writing or Composition | 6 |
| COM | Communication (any oral or speech) | 3 |
| CIT | Information Technology | 3 |
| MAT | Mathematics (Above 173) | 3 |
| ACC201 | Survey of Accounting | 3 |
| ECO221 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| Open elective from: | ECO, POL, PSY, MGT, SOC | 3 |
FRE110 — College Skills
Provides knowledge on study skills that enable success in college through an in-depth introduction to college life, college realities, college expectations, study skills and time management.
ENG141 — Expository and Research Writing
Emphasizes the development, structure, and writing of abstracts, summaries, and critiques. This course in written communication teaches literary devices such as pro/con, cause/effect, comparison/contrast, persuasion/argumentation essays-plus research/synthesis skills-through the development of a research paper. Students must receive a grade of C or better to enroll in ENG142.
ENG142 — Literature and Criticism
Presents literature-drama, short stories, novel, poetry and critical essays-from several literary critical perspectives. Through reading, discussion, and critical writing, students become familiar with representative genres in literature as well as authentic critical approaches.
COM204 — Visual Communication, Graphics and Presentational Strategies
Explores visual design, graphics and presentational strategies by introducing students to digital photography and layout and design skills. Students learn digital and graphic design techniques using the leading industry software applications for desktop publishing and graphics illustration. Students also incorporate visual expression techniques and presentational strategies to produce brochures and newsletters.
COM241 — Introduction to Mass Communication
Examines the various media (i.e., newspaper, radio, television, film, etc.) comprising the mass media in contemporary American society. Emphasis in this survey course is given to the history, structure, and potential effects of each medium.
CIT 105 OR — Intro to Information Technology OR
Covers the basics of information technology, including common Microsoft Office applications, responsible use of software and technology, file management techniques, and sound information consumption practices. CIT105 is designed for beginners with little or no experience using Microsoft Word, Excel or PowerPoint. Participants are required to demonstrate software proficiency in the lab and through objective written tests.
MAT 174 — Finite Mathematics
Emphasizes business applications that involve the study of linear functions, applications using linear equations in two variables, counting methods, probability, finance applications, interpretation of date presented graphically, and computation of mean, median, standard deviation, normal distribution curve, and z scores.
Prerequisite: MAT173 with "C" or better, or placement.
MAT 181 — College Algebra
Focuses on developing a conceptual understanding of college algebra and problem solving skills. Topics include functions and graphs, polynomial and rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, systems of equations, and combinatorics and probability.
Prerequisite: MAT173 with "C" or better, or placement.
ACC 201 — Survey of Accounting
Introduces the fundamentals of accounting from the userﾒs perspective. The primary emphasis is the relationship between cash flow and accrual based income measurement. Includes financial reporting requirements and standards.
Prerequisite: MAT173.
ECO 221 — Principles of Macroeconomics
Examines macroeconomics (the whole economy), concepts and principles, and current issues in macroeconomics. Required for business and economics majors.
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.
Academic Major Requirements: Sports Management Major
| Course No. | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| COM235 | Sport Writing for Marketing and Promotion | 3 |
| LAW260 | Legal Issues in Sports and Recreation | 3 |
| LAW211 | Business Law I | 3 |
| MGT201 | Management or Organizations | 3 |
| MKT151 | Introductory Marketing | 3 |
| SOK280 | Sports in American Society | 3 |
| SOK101 | Elective from the Social Sciences [SOC101] Recommended] | 3 |
| SRM 160 | Intro to Sports and Recreation Management | 3 |
| SRM291 | Recreation and Sport Program Administration | 3 |
| SRM260 | Lifetime Fitness and Wellness | 3 |
| Open Electives (2) | 6 |
LAW 211 — Business Law I
A study of civil and criminal law and process and their interrelationship. The course also examines application of the Constitution to business with particular emphasis on the court system and administrative agencies, plus torts and contracts.
MGT 201 — Management of Organizations
An overview of the internal workings of an organization. This writing-intensive course surveys the functional areas such as finance, marketing, operations, information and decision support systems, and human resources. The course also examines the nature of a managerial job.
Prerequisite: ENG141 and Sophomore standing.
MKT 151 — Introduction to Marketing
Exposes the student to the vocabulary of marketing and introduces many of the major principles and theories of the discipline. The focus of the course is on marketingﾒs relationship to the other business functions and on marketing function management as opposed to day-to-day marketing operations.
SRM 260 — Lifetime Fitness & Wellness
This course examines the development of wellness plans including nutrition and diet plans, exercise programs, health related physical fitness, healthy lifestyles and positive decision making skills. Wellness evaluation and assessment are also included.
Prerequisite: None.