Sport Management Major
One of the Top Programs in North America
The Sport Management program at Otterbein College was granted special distinction by receiving national approval/accreditation from the North American Society for Sport Management-National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASSM-NASPE) Sport Management Program Review Council.
About the Program
This program has been reviewed and analyzed according to 10 core content areas in sport:
- Behavioral Dimensions
- Management and Organizations Skills
- Ethics
- Legal Aspects
- Marketing
- Communication
- Finance
- Economics
- Governance
- Internship Experience
The sport management major also requires foundational courses from accounting, business administration, economics, communication, math and computer science.
An interdisciplinary knowledge base with the practical application of that knowledge through field experiences, internships, classroom activities, and case studies are emphasized. An internship in an approved setting supervised by a specialist in the field is required.
Recommended Minors
- Business Administration (Marketing, Management or Finance)
- Accounting
- Public Relations
- Broadcasting
- Coaching
- Journalism
- Physical Education
- Legal Studies
- Psychology
- Organizational Communication
All Department of Health and Sport Sciences program requirements and courses are listed in the Otterbein College Undergraduate Catalog.
To see which courses are offered in upcoming quarters, view the Course Schedule site.
