Division of Business
Sport Management
Sport Management Major Requirements and
Course Descriptions
- The Sport Management Curriculum at Ohio Dominican University is aligned with the curriculum standards approved by the North American Sport Management Society.
- The recently revised curriculum includes critical contemporary topics such leadership and ethics in sport, facility and event management, communication and organization within sport, sport finance, and sport law.
- Columbus and the surrounding area offer many sport related practicum and internships. Students are required to complete two career-related experiences.
- Strong foundation in business as the Sport Management Program resides within the Division of Business.
- With an emphasis on ethics and character development the program is aligned with our broader Catholic and Dominican traditions.
The mission of the Sport Management Program is to provide students with coursework and field experiences that develop contemporary sport management knowledge, skills, and dispositions while encouraging contemplation of truth, community involvement, multicultural support, creative inquiry, and ethical values in sport and recreation settings.
Sport Management is a comprehensive field of study. This field includes the management, marketing, promotion, communication, legal preparation, and financing of sport and recreation facilities, events, and organizations. The vision of the Sport Management Program is to provide a culture of excellence in academic efforts for developing comprehensive sport management skills and talents needed in the professional field or graduate studies.
Sport Event Coordinator, Sport Marketing Coordinator, Stadium Manager, Sport Information Director, Director of Ticketing Operations, Sport Media Relations, Director of Recreation, Fitness Center Coordinator, Golf Course manager
Dr. Lisa Miller