The Sport and Leisure Management Tennessee Transfer Pathway, Associate of Science degree, is designed to provide students with a foundational degree to transfer to a baccalaureate program in sport and leisure management. The student will have the foundational knowledge to attain an entry-level position in the career field after receiving this degree. The Sport Management major prepares the undergraduate student for a career in the sports industry. The student will develop sports industry-specific expertise in marketing, sales, revenue generation, event and facility management, and business communication. It serves as a foundation for upper-division coursework.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate working knowledge of the scope of the sport industry. 
2. Demonstrate knowledge of professional practices associated with working in the sport management profession. 
3. Demonstrate knowledge of the historical and philosophical foundations of the sport management profession. 
4. Explain the importance of budgeting and financial management to sport-related organizations. 
5. Explain and apply principles of mass media, communication, promotion, and public relations, particularly in sport management. 
6. Communicate effectively and professionally via presentation and public speaking opportunities and in writing to both internal and external audiences.