Course Schedule and Catalog

Long Title: INTRODUCTION TO SPORT MANAGEMENT

Department: Sport Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Description: Management Theory and practice related to the sport industry.

Long Title: SPORT MANAGEMENT PRACTICUM

Department: Sport Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite(s): SMGT 260 OR KINE 260

Description: This class is designed to prepare students for their internship. Students will learn how to construct an effective resume, interview skills, business etiquette, etc. Students will also gain real-life experience by working for the Houston Dynamo, Houston Aeros, or Rice's Department of Athletics for 100 hours during the course of the semester. This course is also an advanced study of research and policy in sport management. There will be an emphasis no developing a solid working knowledge of the current literature that guides academic and governing leaders in sport management.

Long Title: SPORT ETHICS

Department: Sport Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Description: This course is designed to assist students in self-evaluating, examining and developing a philosophy, values, and moral reasoning skills. Major moral/ethical issues and theoretical frameworks inside and outside of sport will be researched and discussed. Students will experience the ethical decision-making process through opportunities for critical analysis drawing upon their philosophical bases. All major theories of ethics will be examined with special application made to the sport management environment.

Long Title: SALES & REVENUE GENERATION IN SPORT

Department: Sport Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite(s): SMGT 260 OR KINE 260

Description: In this class, students are introduced to the characteristics that are required for successful selling in the sport industry, such as developing proposals, making persuasive sales presentations, closing deals, maintaining relationships, etc. Students will also explore the various ways that revenue is generated in the sport industry.

Long Title: SPORT MARKETING

Department: Sport Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite(s): SMGT 260 OR KINE 260

Description: This course covers the essentials of sport marketing which includes planning, promotions, operations, and market analysis. Students will examine the fundamental principles used in the marketing of sport, products, events, and the importance of service quality.

Long Title: SPORT LAW

Department: Sport Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite(s): SMGT 260 OR KINE 260

Description: Study of legal principles, antitrust regulation, and labor in the sport industry. Contracts, monopolies, business structure, and negotiation will be included.

Long Title: EVENT & FACILITY MANAGEMENT

Department: Sport Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite(s): SMGT 260 OR KINE 260

Description: Practical application of the principles and theory related to planning, organization, and execution of sport and entertainment events. Fund-raising and charity management will be considered, as will the management of small and large scale facilities and event venues. At the conclusion of this course, students will be prepared to design, run, and evaluate events and event management teams.

Long Title: ISSUES IN CONTEMPORARY SPORT

Department: Sport Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite(s): SMGT 260 OR KINE 260

Description: This class examines the social institution of sport and its consequences for American society and various social organizations ranging from leisure to professional sport. Topics such as deviance in sport, discrimination, women in sport, and ethics will be covered. This class will also review the socialization implications from participation in sport.

Long Title: SPORT MANAGEMENT INTERNSHIP 1

Department: Sport Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Independent Study

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite(s): (SMGT 260 OR KINE 260 OR HPER 260) AND (SMGT 276 OR KINE 276)

Description: Internship experience for upper-level students in sport management.

Long Title: SPORT MANAGEMENT INTERNSHIP 2

Department: Sport Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Independent Study

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite(s): (SMGT 260 OR KINE 260 OR HPER 260) AND (SMGT 276 OR KINE 276)

Description: Internship experience for upper-level students in sport management.

Long Title: SPORT MANAGEMENT INTERNSHIP 3

Department: Sport Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Independent Study

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite(s): (SMGT 260 OR KINE 260 OR HPER 260) AND (SMGT 276 OR KINE 276)

Description: Internship experience for upper-level students in sport management.

Long Title: SPORT MANAGEMENT INTERNSHIP 4

Department: Sport Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Independent Study

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite(s): (SMGT 260 OR KINE 260 OR HPER 260) AND (SMGT 276 OR KINE 276)

Description: Internship experience for upper-level students in sport management.

Long Title: RESEARCH IN SPORT MANAGEMENT

Department: Sport Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Research

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite(s): (KINE 319 OR HPER 319 OR STAT 280 OR STAT 310) AND (SMGT 260 OR HPER 260 OR KINE 260)

Description: Designed to provide students with experience working on actual research projects with one of the professional sport franchises in Houston. The projects will involve marketing research and/or a statistical analysis of player performances and its predictors. At the end of the semester, the class will present its findings to the organization's upper management.

Long Title: MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP IN SPORTS

Department: Sport Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite(s): SMGT 260 OR KINE 260

Description: An advanced study of research and policy in sport management. Emphasis will be developing a solid working knowledge of the current literature that guides academic and governing leaders in sport management.

Long Title: MEDIA RELATIONS

Department: Sport Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite(s): (SMGT 260 OR KINE 260 OR HPER 260) AND (SMGT 362 OR KINE 362)

Description: An applied study of media in business and sport with an emphasis on press conferences, news releases, media-athlete relations, print journalism, and public relations.

Long Title: SPORT MANAGEMENT SEMINAR

Department: Sport Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite(s): SMGT 260 OR KINE 260

Description: The object of this course is to expose students to upper-level problem-solving methods in the sport management industry. Students will learn by writing and solving case studies as well as discussing current issues. This class is designed for students who are pursuing a career in the sport management industry. Students will also interact with a series of speakers from the industry. Students should have completed the majority of SMGT classes before considering taking this course.

Long Title: INDEPENDENT STUDY

Department: Sport Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Independent Study

Credit Hours: 1 TO 3

Description: Reading or research project to be determined by discussions between student(s) and faculty member(s). Must have the approval of the C of the Sport Management Program and the participating faculty member.

Long Title: INDEPENDENT STUDY

Department: Sport Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Independent Study

Credit Hours: 1 TO 3

Description: Reading or research project to be determined by discussions between student(s) and faculty member(s). Must have the approval of the Director of the Sport Management Program and the participating faculty member.

Long Title: SPECIAL TOPICS

Department: Sport Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1 TO 4

Description: Topics may vary. Please consult with the Sport Management Program for additional information. Repeatable for Credit.

Long Title: TEACHING PRACTICUM

Department: Sport Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Independent Study

Credit Hours: 1 TO 3

Description: Advanced teaching experience for upper level students who have demonstrated a particular aptitude and interest in an area of sport management. Students assist in conducting a course in which they have previously excelled. The student will learn techniques in course management, instruction, and evaluation. The director of the Sport Management major must approve all teaching assistants. Pre-requisites: declared Sport Management major. Student must have received at least an "A-" in the course serving as the practicum. Department Permission Required.