Minors

Minor in Applied Technologies

Open to students from all disciplines, the minor in applied technologies offers a program of study designed to help students adapt to rapidly changing technology and enhance their technology application skills in the workforce. Minors are required to earn at least three certifications and as many as six certifications.

Students completing a minor in applied technologies take a minimum of seven courses (21 credits).

Required courses:

  • IC3 Certification: Internet and Computing Core Certification
  • Rapid Application Development
  • Enterprise Resource Management
  • Database Management
  • Microsoft Certified Application Specialist
  • E-Commerce/E-Business
  • Internet Marketing or three one-credit courses in information systems management

Minor in Sports Management

Open to students from all disciplines, the minor in sports management offers a program of study designed to enhance students' knowledge of the sports industry and related businesses. The minor provides students with an interest in the sports industry the opportunity to study topics related to a rapidly growing segment of business.

Students completing a minor in sports management take a minimum of six courses (18 credits).

Required courses:

  • Sports Management in the 21st Century
  • Ethical and Legal Issues in Sports
  • Sports Marketing
  • Internship in Sports Management
  • Event Planning and Facilities Management and/or Sport in America

Students may satisfy one three-credit elective course requirement by successfully completing three of the following one-credit classes:

  • Gender and Minority Issues in Sports
  • Media Relations/Public Relations
  • Sponsorships and Fundraising
  • Contract Negotiation
  • The Sports Franchise Special Topics in Sports Management