MSU - Sports Management (minotstateu.edu)
Department of Business Chair: Dr. Daniel Ngugi
Department of Science Chair: Dr. Bryan Schmidt
MS in Sports Management Program Directors: Dr. Cyriac Pattathil Joy and Dr. Terry Eckmann
This degree is administered by the Department of Business in collaboration with the Department of Science.
Mission of the Master of Science in Sports Management Program (MSSPM)
The Master of Science in Sports Management prepares current and future sport professionals pursuing leadership roles in public, private, and community settings by engaging learners in the application of advanced management principles and strategies in sports administration.
Overview
The Master of Science in Sports Management (MSSPM) is the only sports master’s degree in the North Dakota University System offering a combination of business and sports curriculum. This flexible and affordable graduate program emphasizes leading-edge management principles and strategies applied to sports law, sports administration, sports finance, and sports psychology. Students will gain expertise about issues and opportunities facing the sports industry. The MSSPM degree is ideal for individuals pursuing careers in high school and collegiate coaching and athletic administration, sports agencies, and athletic performance and training. The MSSPM degree is offered through online delivery; business courses are also available on campus.
MSSPM Goals and Student Learning Outcomes
Student Learning Goals and Student Learning Outcomes
| Student Learning Goals |
Student Learning Outcomes |
| SLG 1: Graduates will be able to produce applied research projects. |
SLO 1: Students will be able to employ appropriate data analysis to solve business or sports problems. |
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SLO 2: Students will be able to synthesize literature. |
| SLG 2: Students will be able to apply communication strategy in constructing messages. |
SLO 1: Students will be able to create professionally written messages. |
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SLO 2: Students will be able to produce effective oral presentations. |
| SLG 3: Students will be able to solve management problems. |
SLO 1: Students will be able to employ rational decision-making theories, models, and tools to solve management problems. |
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SLO 2: Students will be able to assess ethical issues and stakeholder perspectives in the contexts of corporate social responsibility and global environment. |
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SLO 3: Students will be able to apply employment law concepts appropriately in management and sports leadership. |
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SLO 4: Students will be able to apply fundamental marketing concepts in business or the sports industry. |
| SLG 4: Students will be able to solve sports leadership problems. |
SLO 1: Students will be able to evaluate trends in sports administration and leadership. |
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SLO 2: Students will be able to evaluate the role of sports governing bodies including their authority, organizational structure, and functions. |
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SLO 3: Students will be able to evaluate and extend sport media’s role in political, social, and technological climates. |
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SLO 4: Students will be able to apply legal concepts within sports workplaces. |
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SLO 5: Students will be able to apply sports psychology concepts to improve sports performance, leadership, and team cohesiveness. |
Faculty
Program Directors
Dr. Terry Ferebee Eckmann
Co-Director Master of Science in Sports Management; Professor
Dr. Cyriac Pattathil Joy
Co-Director Master of Science in Sports Management; Assistant Professor
Professor
Dr. Andy Bertsch
Assistant Professor
Dr. Yung-Ju 'Ruth' Chen
Dr. Megan Fixen
Dr. Kelsey Higginson
Mr. Jerry Stai
Adjunct
Dr. David Shimokawa
Mr. Steven Swenson
