**Review** Undergraduate Catalog 2025-2026

SPAD 160 History of Sport in the United States

This course will provide students with a broad overview of the history of sport in the United States. Students will discover the traditions, belief systems, and ideas that formed the US sport industry.
3

Offered

Generally offered Spring Annually

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

SPAD 270 Introduction to Sport Administration

This class is designed to provide students with a broad overview of the sport industry. A wide variety of topics including: law, management, economics, and marketing areas are covered.
3

Offered

Generally offered Fall Annually

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

SPAD 300 Management of Sport Organizations

This class is designed to provide students with knowledge in pertinent managerial aspects of sport. A wide variety of topics including: leadership, employee attitudes, and general management areas are covered.
3

Offered

Generally offered Fall and/or Spring Annually

Major/Minor Restriction

Include Sport and Exercise Science Major(s)

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

SPAD 370 Sport Finance

This course introduces students to current issues in sport finance and economics. Specific topics that will be covered include accounting, economics, finance, and policy procedures in the sport industry.
3

Prerequisites

(ECON 203 and ECON 205 with a minimum grade of D-)

Offered

Generally offered Fall and/or Spring Annually

Major/Minor Restriction

Include Sport and Exercise Science Major(s)

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

SPAD 375 Event and Facility Management

This course is designed to provide students information and knowledge on the operation and management of sports facilities and events.
3

Offered

Generally offered Spring Annually

Major/Minor Restriction

Include Sport and Exercise Science Major(s)

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

SPAD 390 Pre-Internship Seminar in Sport Administration

This course will prepare students for their internship and future career in sport. The course is focused on the practical application of content from coursework to the real-world sport industry.
1

Offered

Generally offered Spring Annually

Program Restrictions

Include SES:Sport Administration-BS and Sport Administration-BS

Class Restriction

Include Junior and Senior

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

SPAD 450 Sport Leadership and Ethics

Seminar to explore ethical behavior and leadership principles to refine critical thinking and decision-making skills. Students will examine ethical conduct and contemporary issues in all facets of a sports program.

3

Offered

Generally offered Fall - Check with department/school for next offering

Class Restriction

Include Junior and Senior

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

SPAD 451 Sport Sales

This course provides the foundation of sales and revenue generation through theoretical fundamentals and practical application of sales while providing students with the essential skills to become successful sales executives in the sport industry.
3

Offered

Generally offered Fall Annually

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

SPAD 452 Sport in Film

Exploration of historical and contemporary topics concerning sport in film. Students will be introduced to a variety of sociological, cultural, ethical, and managerial topics as seen through popular and independent films.
3

Offered

Generally offered Summer Annually

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

SPAD 461 Sport Governance & Law

Introduce implications of governance and law in sport. Prepares students with the knowledge and the ability to apply legal doctrines to enhance problem solving and prudent management and operational decisions.
3

Offered

Generally offered Fall and/or Spring Annually

Program Restrictions

Include SES:Sport Administration-BS and SES:Sport Coaching-BS and Sport Administration-BS

Class Restriction

Include Junior and Senior

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

SPAD 478 Sport Marketing

This theory course introduces the terminology, concepts and principles of sport marketing, as well as how these concepts are applied in sport delivery organizations.
3

Offered

Generally offered Fall Annually

Class Restriction

Include Senior

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required