Sport Management Program pre-majors Winter 2011

1. Sport Management Programpre-majorsWinter 2011 Department of Sports Administration College of Business

2. Major Requirements • Complete the following courses with a grade of “C” (2.0) or better in each course: • ACCT 101; ECON 103; ENG 151, 152, or ENG 153; COMS 101 or 103; MATH 163A; SASM 201; SASM 225 • Achieve and maintain an accumulative g.p.a. of 2.5 or higher • There are no exceptions

3. Sport Management Program Application • The completed application and a current DARS report must be submitted by the end of the second week of the quarter following completion of the admission requirements to your faculty advisor for verification and signature prior to submitting your application. • If you are admitted to the major, you must take your copy of the signed form as soon as possible to COB Student Services (Copeland 214) to change your major code to BS8123 (Sport Management) and add the Business Minor(ORBSAD) to your academic record.

4. Course Scheduling SASM 412 – Sport Governance & Ethics, MW 2-4 pm SASM 425 – Financial Issues in Sport, TR 10-12 noon SASM 435 – Sport Promotion & Sales Management, TR 8-10 am SASM 450 – Senior Seminar WF 10 am-12:00noon Tier III equivalent Will NOT be offered in Spring BUSL 465 Sports Law, MW 2-4 pm Typically offered F/W/Sp • SASM 201 – Introduction to Sport Industry, TR 2-3:30 pm • SASM 225 – History of Sport Industry, 2 sections • Section 1: MW 10-12 noon • Section 2: TR 10-12 noon • SASM 301 – Sport Marketing, TR 10-12 noon • SASM 376 – Facility Planning & Management, WF 10-12 noon • SASM 391 – Risk Management in Sport, MW 8-10 am

5. Course Scheduling (con’t) • Recommended Classes by Year • ECON 318 TuTh 10am-12pm (Dr. Li) • 2010-11 will be offered W/Sp/Su • You MUST take it in Winter or Spring or Summer if you anticipate graduating after Fall 2011 • Permission required – priority given based on major status and registration access time – contact Dr. Li at mingli@ohio.edu to get on registration list

6. Course Scheduling (con’t) • REMINDER! • OPN 310 does NOT automatically meet the requirements for the Business Minor • Sport Mgmt students should register for OPN 300 • Any substitutions for the Business Minor require approval of the College of Business

7. Winter Electives • SASM 350 – External Relations, TR 2-4 pm

8. Supplemental Instruction Program • http://www.ohio.edu/aac/supins/index.cfm • Free. Helps students share and master information as a group, review lecture notes, clarify text materials, discuss ideas, organize for tests, and evaluate and improve study skills • ACCT 101, ECON 103 & 104, MATH 113 & 163A • Also consider the Writing Center resources at www.ohio.edu/writing/swc.cfm and Math Center resources at http://www.ohio.edu/aac/tutoring/math/index.cfm

9. COB Center for Professional Communication • The Center for Professional Communication provides instruction, guidance and assistance to COB students in all facets of human communication, from writing and speaking to listening and group and team interaction. • If you need help, you can make an appointment with a Center for Professional Communication faculty member. Please visit the Center’s website, http://aspnet.cob.ohio.edu/isms/cobcontent.aspx?4654 to find out its hours of operation and availability of its staff. • The Center is located in Copeland 301.

10. Planning for graduation • When planning for graduation (at least one full year before graduation), keep in mind the following: • Not all required courses are offered every quarter • Summer courses may not reach the required enrollment to be offered; if any course you need for graduation is cancelled during the summer, you will need to take the course during the fall quarter

11. Planning for graduation (con’t) • Required courses may have time conflicts. • You should take ONLY SASM 400-LEVEL COURSES and electives during your final quarter on campus (preferably your final 2 quarters). • You can search for Tier III course options using the course offerings menu (SASM 450 is one choice of many). • YOU are responsible for making sure you have met all graduation requirements • Do not expect to substitute for a required major course

12. Graduation Audits • If you are a junior or senior, you can make an appointment with a professional academic advisor in the COB Office of Student Services (Copeland 214) to conduct a graduation audits for you. • The graduate audit will produce a written accounting of the courses and electives requirements needed for a student to complete the requirements of the sport management program. • Students coming to the COB Office of Student Services for a graduation audits should bring a DARS report that lists grades from the immediately previous quarter.

13. Practicum • Required Practicum Meeting • For Winter Practicum Date/Time TBA • See Practicum Info at http://aspnet.cob.ohio.edu/isms/cobContent.aspx?4808 • Contact Professor Moran (moranp1@ohio.edu)

14. Important web links • Department of Sports Administration, http://aspnet.cob.ohio.edu/isms/cob.aspx?sportsadmin • COB website for current students, http://aspnet.cob.ohio.edu/isms/cob.aspx?current

15. Internships • Steps to registering for internship for WINTER 2010 • Review internship credit requirements at http://aspnet.cob.ohio.edu/isms/cobContent.aspx?4807 • Find an internship site • Complete contract w/ site supervisor • Attend internship meeting – Date and Time TBA • Return contract to Mr. Moran at internship meeting or ASAP to receive pink slip • Internship Seminars to learn more about the internship search process will be held in January – more information TBA • Contact Professor Moran for more information • moranp1@ohio.edu, Grover E182

16. Internships (con’t) Resume Help • Career Services (Baker 533)– Walk-in Hours • Monday – Thursday : 9:00 - 11:30 a.m. • Monday - Friday: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. • Wednesday: 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. • Resume writing guidelines: • http://www.ohio.edu/careers/students/upload/ResWrite0708-2.pdf

17. Internships (con’t) Departmental Assistance • Help with finding internships/experience in the areas of sport in which you are interested • Visit the Sport Management website for guidance • Know when you can do an experience or internship before scheduling an appointment • Check out these web resources: • WorkInSports.com • TeamworkOnline.com • SportsCareers.com • Prof. Packy Moran • Office: Grover E191 • E-mail: moranp1@ohio.edu) • Fall 2010 Office hours: M-Th, 8-9; M 9-10; W 1-2; and Th 4-5

18. Sales Certificate Program • Applications accepted in Fall/Winter • For Admission to Sales Certificate Program: • Overall GPA of 2.75 or higher • Resume demonstrating characteristics that support a successful sales career • Panel Interview • Admission is Competitive and not Guaranteed • For more information, contact: • www.thesalescentre.com • Director of the Sales Centre, Ken Hartung at hartung@ohio.edu or 593-9328 • Dr. David Ridpath at ridpath@ohio.edu or 593-9496

19. Individual Advising Protocol • To schedule an individual advising time, contact your advisor to schedule an appointment. • You must have the following with you for any in-office advising: • Your DARS. • Your 4-year plan • A proposed schedule with alternate classes in case first choices are filled.

20. Sport Management Listserv • If you are not subscribed to the Sport Management listserv, go to http://listserv.ohio.edu/mailman/listinfo/sportmgmtstudent to subscribe. • Through this listserv, students will receive program-related information, including internship openings, and announcements about Sport Management events (including advising).

21. Questions or Concerns?