Transfer Planning for Sport Management, B.S.
SUNY Cortland recommends that students complete the following courses prior to transfer. The transfer credit limit from a 2-year college is 64 credits. Students who complete their General Education requirements prior to transfer will have their General Education requirements met at SUNY Cortland.
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Cortland Degree Requirements |
Complete at current college |
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Communication 1 (GEC1): CPN 100 Writing Studies I |
________ (GE required) |
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Communication 2 (GEC2): CPN 101 Writing Studies II |
________ (GE required) |
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Communication – Presentation (GECP): COM 210 Fundamentals of Public Speaking |
________ (GE & major required) |
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Diversity: Equity, Inclusion & Social Justice (GEDI): |
________ (GE required) |
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Mathematics (GEMA): MAT 201 Statistical Methods |
________ (GE & major required) |
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Natural Sciences (GENS): |
________ (GE required) |
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Humanities (GEHU): COM 100 Human Communication |
________ (major required) |
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Social Sciences (GESS): |
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The Arts (GEAR): |
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US History & Civic Engagement (GEUS): |
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World History & Global Awareness (GEWH): |
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World Languages (GEWL): (Sign language is acceptable) |
______ Level I (required for B.S.) |
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Cortland Major Requirements |
Complete at current college |
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SPM 175 Introduction to Sport Management |
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SPM 255 Sport Event Management |
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SPM 259 Event Practicum (2 cr.) |
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SPM 330 Sport Media Management |
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ECO 111 Principles of Microeconomics |
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MGT 250 Principles of Management |
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MGT 253 Principles of Marketing |
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MGT 254 Principles of Accounting I |
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CAP 100 Introduction to Computer Applications |
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SPMT 227 Stadium and Arena Management (elective) |
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MGT 385 Human Resource Management (elective) |
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*For more information about transfer equivalencies, please visit SUNY Transfer Path.
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 applications should apply by November 1.
- After applying, students must send transcripts from all colleges attended and a high school transcript.