The Sport Administration major at the University of Miami is an undergraduate education program designed to prepare students for careers in the sport industry. The program is committed to the professional development of students so that competencies and skills relevant to the Sport Industry can be acquired over time. Specific competencies in organization, ethics, marketing, leadership and legal issues are emphasized.
Field experience and internships are an essential component of the major. The KIN department is actively engaged in placing students in visible sports settings and appropriate sport environments so that students acquire relevant competencies and gain pragmatic hands-on experiences that are necessary for success in today’s sport industry.
Sport Administration is a 45-credit major leading to a Bachelor of Science in Education. The major requires a 12-15 credit minor in any field. An exciting component of the program is student participation in field placements and internships in the collegiate, professional, recreational, and fitness industries. Through these pragmatic, hands-on experiences, students build the real-life skills necessary for success in the profession.
Major Requirements 45 Credits
COS 211
Public Speaking
KIN 201
Introduction to Sport Administration
KIN 206
Sport Facilities and Event Management
KIN 212
Elements of Sports Psychology
KIN 302
Sport Marketing
KIN 306
Essential Leadership in Sports and the Professions
KIN 308
Ethical Decision Making in Sport and the Professions
KIN 401
Legal Aspects of Sport
KIN 403
Sport Information Management
KIN 405
Finance and Budget in Sport Administration
KIN 410
Problems and Issues in Sport Administration
KIN 497
Internship in Sport Administration
KIN 498
Seminar in Sport Administration
Other Required Courses
Cognate Courses
ENG 105
English Composition I
ENG 106
English Composition II
MTH 113
Finite Mathematics
Foreign Language
Math Placement or Elective
Minor
Electives
Total Credit Hours
Genene Applewhite Undergraduate Advisor:
Senior Advisor
Undergraduate Academic Services
Room: Merrick Building 312-CC
gpa6@miami.edu
305-284-1728