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SPORTS MANAGEMENT WITH A CONCENTRATION IN GOLF

Bachelor of Science Degree

College of GolfKeiser University's Bachelor of Science Degree in Sports Management with a concentration in Golf is a degree completion program for graduates of associate degree programs in hospitality, fitness, sports, recreation, golf, or a related field. The curriculum supports an expanded professional role of sports managers with an emphasis on the golf industry. The program focuses on the managerial and business aspects of a career in a sports related business with a concentration in the golf industry.



Program Objectives
Upon completion of this program, students are able to:

• Integrate knowledge from sports management, golf management and business administration.

• Apply business procedures to sports management with a focus on the golf industry.

• Demonstrate the proper use of technology in golf instruction – including video analysis and online lesson procedures.

• Effectively market various types of golf facilities and golfer development programs.

• Understand the principles of organizational behavior as it relates to sports management and golf industry staffing.

• Understand the legal ramifications of managing a golf facility as it relates to both business law and human resource management.

 


Prerequisites for Major Courses

Graduation from an accredited associate degree program in golf, physical education, fitness, sports, recreation or a related field

Documentation of a minimum of six months post-graduate work experience in a related field

A minimum of 24 semester credit hours of general education courses must be earned by students transferring credits from another associate degree program.

Course #

Course

Area
 

Semester I

  
MAN3025 Intro to Mgmt/Org Behavior Mgmt Course
SPM3158 Strategies in Sport Management SPM
MAN3504 Operations Management Mgmt Course
INP3224 Workforce Diversity Gen Ed
ENC2102 English Comp II Gen Ed
 

Semester II

  
SPM3115 Principles and Science of Coaching in Golf SPM
IDS3355 Critical Thinking Gen Ed
SPM 4025 Diversity in Sports  SPM
COM3131 Interpersonal Communication Gen Ed
Math Math Gen Ed
 

Semester III

  
SPM 3310 Marketing in Golf  SPM
SPM4204 Ethical Issues in Sports SPM
ENC3213 Professional Writing Gen Ed
SPM4128 Human Resource Mgmt for the Golf Professional SPM
 

Semester IV

  
SPM4118 Technology in Sports Coaching  SPM
ACG3024 Acct for Non-Financial Managers Mgmt Course
MAN4164 Leadership Mgmt Course
SPM4505 Sport Finance SPM
 

Semester V

  
SPM3110 Golfer Development Programs SPM
SPM4150 Sports Administration and Law SPM
SPM4104 Facilities in Event Management SPM
MAN4583 Project Management Mgmt Course

 

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Career Guide

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PGA Instruction

Students have the option to participate in our on-campus golf program that gives them access to the PGA Center for Golf Learning and Performance ( "Top 100 Golf Ranges" by Golf Range Magazine), lessons from our PGA staff, and 2 rounds of golf per week.

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