Graduate Certificate in Fundamentals of Sport Management

Department of Health and Kinesiology

Certificate Overview

This 15-hour (two-semester) certificate serves as an Introduction to Sport Management. Students can transfer credits from the program to our Masters in Sport Management program.

Select three core courses (9 hours) from: Sport Analytics; Sport Administration; Sport Law and Ethics; The Business of Sport; Marketing, Revenue Generation, and Sales in Sport; and Organizational Behavior/Leadership in Sport. Select two courses (6 hours) from the electives listed in below (these are not exclusive).

Please note that not all courses are taught every semester.

Elective Options (not exhaustive)

Sport Management – Electives (choose two courses/6 hrs.)

Credits	Course Number	Course Title
3	HK 51700	Governance in Sport
3	HK 52600	Communications and Media in Sport
3	HK 52800	Event Management and Operations
3	HK 52900	Sport Facility Management
3	HK 57900	Strategic Case Reviews – Lessons from the Field
3	HK 59000	Special Topics – History of College Sports
3	HK 59000	Special Topics – Sport In American Culture
3	COM 65000	Communication and Leadership
3	OBHR 68100	Managing Behavior in Organizations
3	OBHR 68300	Individual Behavior in Organizations
3	OLS 58000	Interpersonal Skills for Leaders
3	OLS 58200	Leadership and Organizational Change

Related Program

The sport industry is complex, requiring knowledge in various academic fields. The Purdue University Master of Science in Sport Management is an interdisciplinary program offered by the Department of Health and Kinesiology. Courses are taught at both the Indianapolis and West Lafayette Purdue University locations. You will select electives from business, science, technology, communication and other disciplines that match your interests. Required hands-on learning opportunities are facilitated through partnerships with Purdue Athletics, Indiana Sports Corporation and other industry leaders.

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Faculty

Patrick Tutka

Program Director

Patrick Tutka has published nearly 20 articles in a variety of journals within the field of Sport Management on topics such as innovation diffusion in sport, sport law and finance, and college sport facilities which is where he began his research.

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