Curricular Changes coming for DC Sport Management in Fall 2022

In an effort to better align the Defiance College (DC) Sport Management program with sport industry standards, the program recently had a curricular change approved by the college faculty.  The new curriculum will take effect beginning Fall 2022.

“With significant changes in the sport industry, the DC sport management curriculum must be nimble and reflect the needs of the times in the industry,” said Dr. Scott Hirko, assistant professor and director of the Sport Management Program.  “We’re proud of our ability to make our quality students prepared to contribute to and support the  sport industry.”

Among the changes were the addition of three classes:  

1. "Sport Analytics" to apply mathematical and statistical principles with data analysis to sports and related peripheral activities;
2. "Sport Communications" to reflect sports information and public relations; and,
   
3. "Sport Leadership through Fundraising" to differentiate the program with a capstone course that places students in positions to lead by directing a fundraising effort in sport or using sport.
   

Current students who are sport management majors or minors will be advised in one-on-one sessions as to how to navigate through changes in the system.  Advising information with changes is also published on the Advising page on the DC Sport Management Website, http://defiancesportmanagement.blogspot.com.

The Defiance College Sport Management Program is among the most enrolled in the college, with approximately 80% of the students also athletes on among its 17 athletic teams.  

For questions, please contact the DC Sport Management Program director, Dr. Scott Hirko, at shirko@defiance.edu 

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