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Sport Management

Program Transfer Guide
University of Maryland, Eastern Shore
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Fall, 2023 - Current
Instruction Methods
In person
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About the Program

“Learn Anywhere, Lead Everywhere.” – Now launching an online Bachelor of Sport Management degree (in-person and hybrid classes still offered)
The Bachelor of Sport Management program at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore aims to produce graduates who excel in the multifaceted landscape of
the global sports industry. The goal of the Sport Management program is to prepare students to enter into the sport management industry as athletic administrators, coaches, scouts, managers, Olympism in Action, and Sport-for-Development practitioners at the interscholastic, intercollegiate, and professional level for the state of Maryland and global agencies. By integrating the Olympic ideals with foundational sport and social business principles blended with specialized sports for good knowledge, the program endeavors to nurture professionals who can lead, innovate, and address the evolving challenges of sports management in the 21st century.

This program offers a dynamic blend of academic rigor and real-world application. Spanning the realms of sports and cause-related marketing, event management and coordination, financial strategy, fundraising, and legal considerations, students are introduced to the intricacies of managing both athletes and sporting events. Embedded within the curriculum are opportunities for hands-on experiences, internships, community-based learning, and case studies, ensuring students are industry-ready upon graduation. Furthermore, the program emphasizes the importance of strategic management, global perspectives, social innovation and effective communication skills, preparing graduates to navigate and excel in the complex, fast-paced world of sports management.

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
Upon completing the Bachelor in Sport Management program at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, students will be able to:
  1. Exhibit leadership and managerial qualities within and outside the sport environment, fostering team dynamics, and promoting a collaborative environment in sports settings.
  2. Design, implement, and assess effective sport-for-good and cause-related sports marketing strategies, including sponsorship, public relations, new technology and fundraising campaigns.
  3. Analyze and manage budgets, understand revenue generation, and practice sound financial decision-making within multiple sport sectors.
  4. Understand the psychosocial impact and processes associated with sports participation and the societal contributions of sports to the diverse community.
  5. Navigate the legal aspects of the sports industry and how it relates to intramural, recreational, interscholastic, and intercollegiate athletics.
  6. Develop strong written and oral communication abilities, tailored for diverse stakeholders including athletes, sponsors, media, and fans.
  7. Apply sport management, leadership, and sport for development (SFD) theories and practices in diverse sporting contexts including event planning, organizational management, and facility management
  8. Engage in the structure, functions, and dynamics of the global sports industry through internship and practicum experiences.
  9. Gain knowledge related to the integration of the Olympic ideals with Olympic studies, social entrepreneurship, and social business.
  10. Learn how to embrace and infuse the Olympic ideals and Olympism in Society across fragile regions and communities in need.
 
 

PTG Requirements

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Allegany College of Maryland Requirement
University of Maryland, Eastern Shore Requirement
  • Arts and Humanities complete the following 2 requirements
    6 credits
    Take 1 course from the following 17
    Minimum grade required: D
    No equivalency found. *
    Minimum grade required: D
    No equivalency found. *
    Minimum grade required: D
    No equivalency found. *
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    No equivalency found. *
    Minimum grade required: C
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    Minimum grade required: C
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    Minimum grade required: C
    No equivalency found. *
    Minimum grade required: D
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    Minimum grade required: D
    Minimum grade required: D
    No equivalency found. *
    Minimum grade required: C
    Notes: ENGL 203 IS REQUIRED IN GEP CURRICULUM AREA 1
  • Social & Behavioral Sciences take the following courses, take 6 credits
    6 credits
    Minimum grade required: D
    Minimum grade required: D
    Minimum grade required: D
    No equivalency found. *
    Minimum grade required: D
    No equivalency found. *
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    Minimum grade required: D
    Minimum grade required: D
    Minimum grade required: D
    Minimum grade required: D
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    Minimum grade required: D
    No equivalency found. *
    Minimum grade required: D
    Minimum grade required: D
    Minimum grade required: D
    Minimum grade required: D
  • Biological and Physical Sciences complete 1 of the following requirements
    7 credits
    Take 2 courses and 1 Lab
    No equivalency found. *
    Minimum grade required: D
    No equivalency found. *
    Minimum grade required: D
    No equivalency found. *
    Minimum grade required: D
    Take the following
    No equivalency found. *
    Minimum grade required: C
    Notes: AS PART OF SUPPORTING COURSES
  • Mathematics
    3 - 4 credits
    Minimum grade required: D
  • English Composition take the following courses, take 9 credits
    9 credits
    Minimum grade required: C
    Minimum grade required: C
    No equivalency found. *
    Minimum grade required: C
  • First-Year Experience complete 1 of the following requirements
    1 credits
    Take 1 course from the following 1
    No equivalency found. *
    Minimum grade required: D
  • Institution Specific-Computer Literacy and JEDI complete 1 of the following requirements
    6 credits
    Take 1 course from the following 1
    Minimum grade required: D
    No equivalency found. *
    Minimum grade required: D
    Minimum grade required: D
    No equivalency found. *
    Minimum grade required: D
    No equivalency found. *
    Minimum grade required: D
    No equivalency found. *
    Minimum grade required: D
    No equivalency found. *
    Minimum grade required: D
    No equivalency found. *
    Minimum grade required: D
    No equivalency found. *
    Minimum grade required: D
    No equivalency found. *
    Minimum grade required: D
    No equivalency found. *
    Minimum grade required: D
    No equivalency found. *
    Minimum grade required: D
    No equivalency found. *
    Minimum grade required: D
    No equivalency found. *
    Minimum grade required: D
  • Major Courses
    48 credits
    No equivalency found. *
    Minimum grade required: C
    No equivalency found. *
    Minimum grade required: C
    No equivalency found. *
    Minimum grade required: C
    No equivalency found. *
    Minimum grade required: C
    No equivalency found. *
    Minimum grade required: C
    No equivalency found. *
    Minimum grade required: C
    No equivalency found. *
    Minimum grade required: C
    No equivalency found. *
    Minimum grade required: C
    No equivalency found. *
    Minimum grade required: C
    Take 1 course from the following 2
    No equivalency found. *
    Minimum grade required: C
    No equivalency found. *
    No equivalency found. *
    Minimum grade required: C
    No equivalency found. *
    Minimum grade required: C
  • Supporting Courses take the following courses, take 28 credits
    28 credits
    No equivalency found. *
    Minimum grade required: C
    No equivalency found. *
    Minimum grade required: C
    No equivalency found. *
    Minimum grade required: C
    No equivalency found. *
    Minimum grade required: C
    No equivalency found. *
    Minimum grade required: C
    No equivalency found. *
    Minimum grade required: C
    Minimum grade required: C
    Minimum grade required: C
    No equivalency found. *
    Minimum grade required: C
    No equivalency found. *
    Minimum grade required: C
  • Free Electives
    6 credits
Grand Total Credits
70
* There is no Equivalency at Allegany College of Maryland. Check with your Advisor for an alternate course.