Sport Management Admission Information

Progression (Admission) Criteria

Bachelor's Degree • Admission • Business Minor •Curriculum • Course Descriptions • Fieldwork

1. Completion of Sport Management 100 and 250 with a grade of "C" or better.
2. Completion of English 101, 102, and Math 125 or 141.
3. Minimum of 30 semester hours earned.
4. Minimum GPA of a 2.50 for ALL college work. (Only UTK GPA will be considered for reviews after July, 2008)

Achievement of these criteria qualifies students to seek progression (admission) to Sport Management major. Progression (admission) to the major is competitive.

Process

The deadlines to submit completed application for review are as follows:

December 1st

May 1st

July 1st

Students will be notified of the action of the review committee before the beginning of the semester for which they are seeking admission.

All applications are to include the following:

1. Completed application form.
2. Current resume, including full details of all work completed in any sport-related setting.
3. A written response to questions developed by Sport Management Faculty.
   (For an appointment contact: Ms. Margy Wirtz-Henry, Undergraduate Advising Coordinator, 1914 Andy Holt Ave., 321B HPER Bldg., (865) 974-7154.

*The review process will include consideration of the following:

1. Academic qualifications
2. Communication skills
3. Professional potential (incorporates communication skills, experience, and academic record)
4. Expressed interest in Sport Management (current resume and response to questions)

Students MAY be asked to appear before the faculty for an interview as a part of the process.

Refer to the University of Tennessee Undergraduate Catalog for additional information.

Contact the Department of Exercise, Sport, and Leisure Studies

1914 Andy Holt Ave.
322 HPER Bldg.
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN 37996-2700

Phone: 865-974-3340
Fax: 865-974-8981