There is actually more to the Golden State Warriors than Coach Steve Kerr and the Bay Area’s beloved “Hamptons Five.” Likewise, sports teams, college athletic departments, and other sports organizations are built upon more than just players, coaches, and team executives. Behind the winning records and famous names in sports organizations are many other vital employees and activities.
At Menlo College, the Sports Management Major prepares students for internal positions in sports organizations, professional or college/university sports teams, fitness or recreation centers, governing bodies of various sports leagues, public marketing, radio, television, and events management, as well as admission into post-graduate studies in Sports Management.
General Education Requirements
Bachelor of Science in Business Core Curriculum
Academic Internship
Required courses (24 units)
Required courses (12 units) Elevate your career in sports by completing the following courses required for Sports Management majors:
Required internship courses (6 units) Gain hands-on experience with a required internship and courses associated with that experience:
*Can be waived for transfer students.
Elective courses (12 units) Choose three elective courses to deepen your expertise in Sports Organizational Issues: SMG 312/PSY 312: Sports Psychology SMG 401: Legal and Social Issues in Sports Management SMG 403: Sports Sponsorship and Sales Management SMG 404: Ethics in Sports Management SMG 405: History of Sports MKT 337: Digital Marketing
Elective courses (3 units) Choose one elective course to deepen your expertise in Computational Analysis for sports: SMG 410/FIN 410: Sports Finance SMG 412: Economics of Sport SMG S: Special Topics
The information provided here is meant to provide an overview. Refer to the Academic Catalog for detailed information about course prerequisites, course frequency, and additional course requirements.
Review the detailed Sports Management Degree Program requirements:
Sports Management Degree Program requirements (Prior to Fall 2021) (PDF)
Sports Management Degree Program requirements (Fall 2021 and later) (PDF)
As a college education is one of the most important investments you and your family will make, Menlo strives to make college affordable. Nearly 100% of incoming students receive scholarships and/or institutional grants.
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Graduates with a Sports Management degree are well-positioned for roles including:
*US National Career Data
Associate Professor, Sports Management and Business Analytics
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