The following list includes courses that are approved for the MPS degree with a focus in sports management.
In addition to your core curriculum, you will complete the course work below.
Meet with your advisor and review the class schedule before confirming your schedule.
Gerald Masterson, Program Director
J.D. Morris Center, Room 413; Phone 417-836-6941
JerryMasterson@MissouriState.edu
The Sports Management Certificate Program is an 12 hours program, that includes three 3-credit hour courses and one three-hour field experience course. It is designed to provide for preparation for management positions in professional, collegiate, and international sports, as well as, campus and community wellness/sports programs.
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| KIN 739 | Principles of Sports Management | 3 hrs |
| KIN 780 OR REC 615 |
Legal Aspects in Sports, Physical Education, Recreation and Wellness Programs |
3 hrs |
| KIN 733 | Current Problems in Sports Administration | 3 hrs |
| KIN 798 | Field Experience | 3 hrs |
The field experience is the culminating activity for all students in the certificate program. It should be planned (in consultation with the sports management advisor) in advance of the semester in which the student desires to register for the experience. Before the experience can begin, the student must complete the application process and the 9 credit hours required in the certificate program or be granted permission by the program director: