Bachelor of Science
Online BS in Recreation and Sport Management
College of Arts, Sciences & Education
Turn your passion for sports and recreation into a fulfilling career. The fully online BS in Recreation and Sports Management program prepares graduates with the management and leadership skills for the fast-paced, dynamic recreation and sports industry. Projected to grow to $73.5 billion by 2019 (PwC Sports Outlook, October 2015), the U.S. sports market is flourishing with opportunities in all areas, such as sports facilities (arenas/stadiums), sports marketing, community recreation programs, fitness clubs and intercollegiate athletics. The Recreation and Sports Management track's curriculum blends fundamentals with real-world application, and includes industry-specific courses in finance, law, marketing, human resource management and the sociology of sport. You'll gain hands-on experience through two internships.
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The FIU Online BS in Recreation and Sport Management provides you with the skill set and competitive edge you need to distinguish yourself in the recreation and sports management field. The economics driving the North American sports market include gate revenues, media rights, sponsorship and merchandise (PwC, Sports Outlook). Professional sports clubs and teams are interested in graduates with a keen understanding of sports revenue and marketing. The Recreation and Sports Management track gives you an interdisciplinary introduction to all the most important aspects of the business of sports and recreation, including marketing, strategic planning, management, human resource management, law and liability. The FIU Online BS in Recreation and Sport Management major prepares you for a wide array of career possibilities—everything from working at a sports venue to coaching a youth sports team to managing a recreation program at a college or university. Here are some of the median salaries for various career paths: campus recreation director, $64.713 (salary.com); coaches and scouts $28,360 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics); sports marketing manager, $92,500 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics); and facilities manager, $82.592 (salary.com)Career Opportunities
A total of 120 credits are required for the Bachelor of Science in Recreation and Sport Management with a track in Recreation and Sport Management.
To qualify for admission into the program, students must meet all published admission requirements which include: program prerequisites, General Education/Gordon Rule, GPA, and CLAST. Students who do not meet the College admission requirements may request a formal review by: (a) writing an admission appeal letter to the Department requesting a review of the applicant's records and indicating the reason(s) special consideration should be granted to the applicant; (b) forwarding three letters of recommendation; and (c) participating in a formal interview with departmental/program faculty or representatives
Required Prerequisites
- DEP 2000 – Human Growth and Development: Introductory Developmental Psychology (3)
Required Core Courses
- LEI 3001 – Leisure and Recreation in America (3)
- LEI 3707 – Inclusive Recreation Services (3)
- LEI 3542 – Principles of Parks, Recreation and Sport Management (3)
- LEI 3800 – Liability and Law in Leisure, Recreation and Sports (3)
- ACG 3024 – Financial Accounting for Managers (3)
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- PAD 4223 – Public Sector Budgeting (3)
- LEI 4940 – Internship * (9)
- LEI 4941 – Internship II (9)
Recreation and Sport Management Track
- LEI 3402 – Prog. Develop. in Recreation & Sport
- LEI 3524 – Human Res. Mgt. In PRS
- LEI 3630 – Care Maintenance and Design
- LEI 4560 – Leisure Services Marketing
- LEI 4590 – Seminar in PRS (Graduating Seniors only)
- MAR 3023 – Marketing Management
- PET 4251 – Sociology of Sport
- Advisor Approved electives (6 hours)
To ensure every student’s success, we have certain admissions requirements for each of our programs. To help you through the application process, our enrollment advisors are here to answer your questions and guide you every step of the way.
Applications are accepted for Spring, Fall and Summer terms. Freshman Students Please submit the following: Transfer Students Please submit the following: International Students In addition to the above requirements, international applicants should submit: The following requirements must be met in order to be considered for the B.S. in Recreation and Sport Management - Recreation and Sport Management Track. A minimum lower-division GPA of 2.0 or better on a 4.0 scale University Core/General Education Foreign language To complete the online undergraduate programs admissions form, select your program from the application form. You may complete the online application and submit it, even before taking any entrance exams. All supporting admission documents may be sent to:
Florida International University *Meeting the university minimum requirements does not guarantee admission FIU Admission Requirements
Steps to Apply
Program Admission Requirements
Admission Documents
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
P.O. Box 659003
Miami, FL 33265-9003
USA
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Pursuing your degree is one of the best investments you can make – one that will open doors to personal and professional opportunities. Our tuition costs represent some of the best value in higher education, and we also offer financial aid support you need to reach your goals. Students enrolled in a fully online bachelor’s degree program at FIU will not be charged many of the fees applicable to on-campus students, saving fully online student hundreds of dollars per semester. Please note fully online students do not have free access to FIU’s on-campus resources such *Total tuition and fees are estimates and are subject to change. Other costs such as lab fees, proctored exam fees, books, supplies and other materials are not included in this calculation. As of the summer 2018 term, the mandatory health fee, in the amount of $93.69, will be charged to all students as part of their tuition each semester.Tuition Information
FLORIDA RESIDENTS
TUITION + FEES
(This is an annual fee, not related to your per credit fee, therefore, it is not listed above).TUITION & FEES ESTIMATES
BASED ON COURSE LOAD
IF YOU TAKE:
1 COURSE
3 CREDITS2 COURSES
6 CREDITS3 COURSES
9 CREDITS4 COURSES
12 CREDITS
$391.26
$782.52
$1,173.78
$1,565.04
$156.87
$313.74
$470.61
$627.48
$90.00
$180.00
$270.00
$360.00
TOTAL COST:
$638.13TOTAL COST:
$1,276.26TOTAL COST:
$1,914.39TOTAL COST:
$2,552.52NON-FLORIDA RESIDENTS
TUITION + FEES
(This is an annual fee, not related to your per credit fee, therefore, it is not listed above).TUITION & FEES ESTIMATES
BASED ON COURSE LOAD
IF YOU TAKE:
1 COURSE
3 CREDITS2 COURSES
6 CREDITS3 COURSES
9 CREDITS4 COURSES
12 CREDITS
$742.44
$1,484.88
$2,227.32
$2,969.76
$156.87
$313.74
$470.61
$627.48
$90.00
$180.00
$270.00
$360.00
TOTAL COST:
$989.31TOTAL COST:
$1,978.62TOTAL COST:
$2,967.93TOTAL COST:
$3,957.24
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120Credits Required
- Fully online degree
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- Program starts: Fall, Spring, Summer
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