Contact
Kiernan Gordon, Ph.D.
Program Director, Sport Leadership and Management
kgordon6@une.edu
Mission
As a É«ÏãÊÓƵ Sport Leadership and Management (SLAM) student, your education prepares you for a variety of careers in the $500 billion global sports industry. The B.S. with a major in Sport Leadership and Management provides you with a comprehensive education by building a solid foundation in the management, financial, marketing, law, and leadership functions of the sport industry, fifteen (15) credits towards a minor in Business Administration, and at least two-hundred and forty (240) hours of experiential learning through internships, industry-based guest speakers, site visits, and applied projects. The SLAM program trains students to develop a mastery of the sport industry landscape in an effort to find their place within it and demonstrate critical thinking to address current problems, innovate to create timely solutions, exhibit leadership qualities to inspire colleagues, and exercise both hard and soft skills to expand their roles, improve their organizations, and make the sport industry better overall.
Program Description
A student in another major may minor in Sport Leadership and Management with the approval of the Program Director. Eighteen (18) hours of approved coursework is required for the minor in Sport Leadership and Management as follows below.
Curricular Requirements
| Program Required Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| SLM 160 – Introduction to Sport Leadership & Management | 3 |
| SLM 395 – Internship in Sport Leadership & Management | 3 |
| Total Credits | 6 |
| Select Four (4) of the following courses: | Credits |
|---|---|
| SLM 225 – Sport and Recreation Marketing | 3 |
| SLM 250 – Sport and Recreation Finance | 3 |
| SLM 305 – Sport & Society | 3 |
| SLM 330 – Sport Governance | 3 |
| SLM 340 – Athletic and Sport Administration | 3 |
| SLM 355 – Sport Venue Planning and Management | 3 |
| SLM 360 – Leadership | 3 |
| SLM 370 – Law and Ethics in Sport Management | 3 |
| SLM 420 – Research Methods | 3 |
| Total Credits | 12 |
| Minimum Total Required Credits | 18 |
|---|
Specific prerequisites are required for the above-listed coursework. Carefully planned sequencing is important to complete this minor. Select courses carefully in consultation with your academic advisor.
Notice and Responsibilities Regarding this Catalog
This catalog outlines the academic programs, degree criteria, policies, and events of the É«ÏãÊÓƵfor the 2025–2026 academic year and serves as the official guide for academic and program requirements for students enrolling at the University during the Summer of 2025, Fall 2025, and Spring 2026 semesters.
The information provided is accurate as of its publication date on April 30, 2025.
The É«ÏãÊÓƵreserves the right to modify its programs, calendar, or academic schedule as deemed necessary or beneficial. This includes alterations to course content, class rescheduling, cancellations, or any other academic adjustments. Changes will be communicated as promptly as possible.
While students may receive guidance from academic advisors or program directors, they remain responsible for fulfilling the requirements outlined in the catalog relevant to their enrollment year and for staying informed about any updates to policies, provisions, or requirements.