Sports & Recreation Management:
Your Ticket To The Big Time
Tiffin University’s Sports & Recreation Management Major can be your ticket to the big time – the very real and exciting world of athletics, from the individual sports themselves to the manufacturing and marketing of sports equipment and services. Your field of study will also cover the growing sectors of recreation and leisure.
Whether you decide to go directly into your career after graduation, or pursue additional graduate study, the Sports & Recreation Management Major offers you the real resources and engagement you’ll need for your real world success!
What You Can Expect From Your Major:
The following are expected outcomes for students majoring in Sports and Recreation Management:
- Support of the strategic objectives and directions of the Tiffin University School of Business by providing foundational managerial knowledge in the context of sport.
- Demonstrated competency in effectively resolving unstructured problems in the context of sports and recreation management.
- Comprehension of requirements for planning, designing, and operating sport facilities.
- Broadened knowledge of career opportunities and qualifications for employment in the sport and recreation field.
- Demonstrated application of enhanced oral and/or written presentation skills integrating technology for instructional purposes.
- Abilitiy to integrate theoretical information in practical situations associated with segments of the sports & recreation industry.
Tiffin University Athletic Programs
Club Sports: Equestrian, Bowling, Cheerleading, Martial Arts, Men's Volleyball
Fall Sports: Football, Men's and Women's Soccer, Volleyball, Cross Country
Winter Sports: Men's and Women's Basketball
Spring Sports: Baseball, Softball, Men's and Women's Tennis, Track & Field, Men's and Women's Golf
Recreational Sports: Recreational Sports at TU are offered during the week and include activities as Golf, Ultimate Frisbee, Basketball, Soccer, Dodgeball, Floor Hockey, Ping-Pong, Darts, Billiards, Volleyball, Flag Football, Softball, Aerobics, and Weight Training, among many others.
Your Course of Study
All Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) – Sports & Recreation Majors fulfill their academic requirements for graduation by completing courses in the following areas.
- Knowledge Skills and Liberal Education Core of 49 hours
- School of Business Core Curriculum of 18 hours
- Academic Major Requirement of 30 hours
- Open Electives of 24 hours
| Course Number | Course Title | Credit Hour |
| ACC228 | Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| CIT312 | Information Systems for Managers | 3 |
| *COM290 | Sport Writing for Marketing and Promotions | 3 |
| *LAW260 | Sport & Entertainment Law | 3 |
| *MKT360 | Event Marketing and Management | 3 |
| MGT160 | Introduction to Sports and Recreation Management | 3 |
| *MGT317 | Human Resources Management | 3 |
| *MGT325 | Facilities Design and Management | 3 |
| *MGT360 | Sport Economics and Finance | 3 |
| *MGT475 | Internship and Professional Development Seminar | 3 |
Students are strongly recommended to take MKT357, MGT301, SOC280
Student Opportunities in Sports & Recreation Management
Below are just a few examples of the variety of real opportunities you’ll have as a TU student to make real connections outside of the classroom. These clubs and organizations will provide you with real advantages and real resources. Just click on any of the links to learn more, or contact your Admissions Representative.
Ohio Parks & Recreation Conference (OPRA)
In 2007, 39 students attended the OPRA student conference, where they were matched with a mentor, participated in mock interviews and in-box exercises, toured the Crew Stadium and Nationwide Arena, and learned of internship and job opportunities in the field.
Women’s Leadership Symposium in Intercollegiate Athletics (WLS) The Chair for the Sports and Recreation Management program also chairs the WLS, which is an affordable educational development program for professionals and aspiring students. The WLS is sponsored by the Horizon League, Big Ten, and Mid-American Conference. Since 2003, Tiffin University has covered the registration fees for students participating in the WLS
Career Fairs Students annual attend sport and recreation career fairs in Cleveland, Columbus, and Detroit.
Collaboration with Other Universities Tiffin University students have the opportunity to participate in special sport-management related programs hosted by area colleges. Recent examples of this include an NFL Super Bowl presentation hosted by Bowling Green State University and a career expo hosted by Myers University.
Martial Arts Club A club for beginners or experts or anyone in between who is interested in learning self-defense, self-discipline, and keeping in shape. We offer an informal club environment that is open to all styles and levels of expertise.
Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (S.A.A.C.) The Student-Athlete Advisory Aommittee (S.A.A.C.) is comprised of student-athletes assembled to provide insight on the student-athlete experience and to offer input on the rules, regulations and polices that affect student-athletes' lives on Tiffin University's campus as a NCAA member.
Also available to TU students are activities of all kinds, events, and academic and other special interest organizations that include: Delta Sigma Kappa Honorary Society, Communication Club, TU TIMES (TU’s School Newspaper)and Greek Organizations, among others.
Need More Information?
If you have any questions, or need more information, please contact our Admissions Office at (800) 968-6446, ext 3423.