AA Physical Education-Sport Management Emphasis (Potomac State College, Keyser) at West Virginia University

Programme overview

The Sport Management major is designed to prepare students for a dynamic career in the rapidly changing sports industry. Opportunities related to this major extend far beyond the scope of professional sports. The program helps students develop critical and ethical awareness, and a better understanding of the commercial, economic, political, and social issues related to sport.

Faculty: WVU Potomac State College - Liberal Arts | Duration: 60 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Morgantown, WV, United States

What you will study

60-credit-hour curriculum combining general education foundations with major courses including Principles of Accounting 1, Principles of Management, Fundamentals of Public Communication, Organizational Communication, Principles of Microeconomics, Media and Society.

Career pathways

Four-year graduates are prepared to pursue careers in a variety of areas: sport marketing, fan relations, sponsorship, intercollegiate & interscholastic athletics, community recreation & sport centers, city parks & recreation departments, sport goods & marketing companies, sport communication, facility operation & management, event management, compliance, fundraising.

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Entry requirements

Applies at WVU Potomac State College level: entering freshmen are admitted directly into the major. Benchmark Expectations Sport Management majors must earn a B- or better in SM 167 and a C- or better in all other courses for graduation. All majors must meet with their advisor every semester. Students who do not meet these benchmarks may be removed from their major. Students planning to continue at WVU-Morgantown will also need to maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5.

Duration: 60 credit hours

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