SUNY Cortland recommends students complete the following courses prior to transfer. The transfer credit limit from a 2-year college is 64 credits and 90 credits from a 2- and 4-year combined. Students who complete their General Education requirements prior to transfer will have their General Education requirements met at SUNY Cortland.
SUNY General Education Courses
| Cortland Courses (31 credits) |
Complete at Cayuga CC |
Notes |
| Communication 1 (GEC1): CPN 100 College Writing I |
ENGL 101 |
GE required |
| Communication 2 (GEC2): CPN 101 College Writing II |
ENGL 102 |
GE required |
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Communication – Presentation (GECP): COM 210 Fundamentals of Public Speaking
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ENGL 221 |
GE & major required |
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Social Justice (GEDI):
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Any GE Diversity course |
GE required |
Mathematics (GEMA): MAT 201 Statistical Methods
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MATH 121 |
GE & major required
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Natural Sciences (GENS):
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Any GE Natural Science course
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GE required |
| Humanities (GEHU): COM 100 Human Communication |
COMM 130 OR ENGL 130 |
Major required |
| Social Sciences (GESS): |
Any GE Social Science course |
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| The Arts (GEAR): |
Any GE Arts course |
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| US History & Civic Engagement (GEUS): HIS 200 United States to 1877 OR HIS 201 The United States from 1877 |
HIST 103 OR 104 OR 105 |
CCC major required |
| World History & Global Awareness (GEWH) |
Any GE World History course |
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| World Languages (GEWL): |
Foreign language up to the 101 level
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Sign language is acceptable. |
Additional Major Requirements
| Cortland Courses |
Complete at Cayuga CC: |
Notes |
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SPM 175 Introduction to Sport Management
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PE 170 |
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ECO 111 Principles of Microeconomics
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ECON 202 |
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MGT 250 Principles of Management
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BUS 200 |
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MGT 253 Principles of Marketing
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BUS 204 |
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MGT 254 Principles of Accounting I
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BUS 101 |
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CAP 100 Introduction to Computer Applications
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BUS 225 OR CS 110 |
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MGT 385 Human Resource Management (elective)
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BUS 206 |
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Sport Management
School of Professional Studies
The program requirements pertain to the Undergraduate Catalog and are intended as a guide for academic planning. Students currently on SUNY campuses should consult their academic advisor for additional choices in general education categories when any course is recommended.
- To view all required courses for the program and Cortland’s General Education courses, see the most current undergraduate Catalog.
- Use the transfer equivalency tables to choose equivalents at your transfer college.
- If you plan to transfer before you complete your associate’s degree, you can still earn your degree via Reverse Transfer.
About Sport Management
If you aspire to combine a passion for sports with a well-developed understanding of the complexities of the business enterprise, a sport management major will provide you with the formal educational foundation and the practical experiences necessary in this extremely competitive industry.
Career Potential
- Sport marketing director
- Director of media relations
- Event/venue manager — Olympic Games
- Regional sales manager — sport product company
- Athlete representation/agent
- Video coordinator
- Ticket sales manager
What Will I Learn?
- You will follow a theory-to-practice model of learning where you complete more than 120 hours of field experience prior to the required senior internship.
- Core courses provide a strong foundation in business.
- Elective courses within the major allow you to discover your niche while meeting your personal learning objectives.
Applying to Cortland
- SUNY Cortland accepts the Common Application and the SUNY Online application. Choose just one way to apply; both require a $50 non-refundable application fee.
- If you apply to Cortland using the SUNY application, SUNY will waive the $50 application fee for transfer students graduating with an associate degree from a SUNY or CUNY college, who apply directly to Cortland for baccalaureate programs.
- Fall applicants should apply by June 1. Spring applicants should apply by November 1.
- After applying, students must send transcripts from all colleges attended and a high school transcript.