Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
BS, Sport Management
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Sport Management Major
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Business Administration Minor
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Expected Graduation: May 2014
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QPA: 3.64
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Dean's List Achievement: Spring 2011 & Fall 2012
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Rising Star Award: Spring 2012
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Sport Management Department Scholarship: Spring 2013
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Academic Alumni Scholarship: Spring 2013

Slippery Rock University began it's nationally, and internationally, recognized Sport Management program in 1977. The program services about 170 students each academic year. Slippery Rock Sport Management students are exposed to a thorough curriculum covering the various aspects of the sport industry. The program was most recently one of the first recipients of the COSMA accreditation in 2010.
The program provides students with the opportunity to expand their knowledge through experiences outside the traditional class setting. Each student is required to complete four practicum, one internship, 120 volunteer hours and attend one conference during their time at Slippery Rock. Also, each year during spring break, an international program is offered and Sport Management students have visited various locations in Europe and South America.


Department of Sport Management 114 West Gym Slippery Rock University Slippery Rock, PA 16057 Phone: 724.738.2117 (or 2060)
Fax: 724.738.4858
"Our Business is Sport"
Select a Course to Learn More:
SPMT 150 - Practical Applciation
Dr. Abney & Dr. Crow, Summer 2011 & Summer 2012
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SPMT 194 – Introduction to Sport Management​
Dr. Robertha Abney, Fall 2010

SPMT 196 – Global Sport Management
Dr. Robertha Abney, Fall 2010

SPMT 294 – Sport Management and Ethics
Dr. Robertha Abney, Summer 2011

​SPMT 269 – American Sport in the 21st Century​​
Dr. Catriona Higgs, Fall 2011

SPMT 286 – Sport Communication and Technology
Dr. Robertha Abney, Fall 2011

SPMT 396 – Sport Sales and Fundraising
Dr. Brian Crow, Spring 2012

SPMT 406 – Sport Facility and Event Management​
Dr. Brian Crow, Spring 2012
SPMT 369 – Sport Budgeting and Finance
Dr. Catriona Higgs, Fall 2012

SPMT 315 – Diversity Issues in Sport Management
Dr. Catriona Higgs, Spring 2013
SPMT 394 - Sport Law
Dr. Brian Crow, Fall 2013


​Campus Involvement & Affiliations
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​Vice President of Speakers: Slippery Rock University Program Board (Fall 2012 - spring 2013)
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​Vice President: Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity (Spring 2012 - fall 2013)
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​Fundraising Chairman: Slippery Rock University Men's Club Lacrosse (Fall 2011 - fall 2013)
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Active Member: Sport Management Alliance (Fall 2011 - present)
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Sport Management Student Mentor: 5 Students (Fall 2012 - present)
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​Commuter Senator: Slippery Rock University Student Government Association (Spring 2011)
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​Event Management Team: Special Olympics Western Pennsylvania (Spring 2011 - spring 2014)
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​Event Management Team: Brian's Ride Mini-Triathlon (Spring 2012 - fall 2013)



