Course Summary

San Ignacio University’s Bachelor of Science in Sports and Fitness Management prepares leaders for the sports industry. Blending business and fitness science, it offers skills, leadership, and a global network to excel in this fast-growing field.

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Language
English/Spanish
Credit Hours
120 credits
Modality
online/hybrid
Duration
120 weeks or 8 semesters

Program Description

The Business of Science in Sport and Fitness Management is designed to preparestudents for professional managerial positions in the sports and recreationindustry. The student will be able to manage and supervise facilities andstaff, as well as supervise sports programs and coordinate unique events.Graduates from the program will gain knowledge and skills that are importantfor any career in sport and fitness management.

What will you learn?

Uponcompetition of the sports and fitness management program students will:

·        Evaluatesituations considering reflective judgment, information analysis and pluralityof opinions to solve problems in a creative and effective way.

·        Useoral and written communication skills to understand, produce arguments, andexpress ideas clearly and coherently.

·        Applyfactual and conceptual knowledge based on the search for information,elaboration of inferences, and integration of ideas, as well as mathematical,logical, and statistical skills to interpret data, elaborate hypotheses, andproduce latest information.

·        Applyknowledge and understanding of working as part of a team and/or leading it,cooperating in the responsibilities, organization, and execution of tasks toachieve the proposed objectives.

·        Analyzeethical and social responsibility aspects in content and academic literature associal action, social relations, institutions, and social structures tointegrate them into their future business activity.

·        Developknowledge and understanding of business management concepts and understandingof different disciplines related to business to have a clear organizationalvision of organizations.

·        Developcritical understanding and knowledge to identify, monitor, manage, andmanipulate the business dynamics that drive sports and recreationalorganizations, prepared to meet various challenges in the areas of sportsfinance, management, and marketing.

Program Objectives

Studentsmajoring in Sport and Fitness Management learn to identify, monitor, manage,and manipulate the business dynamics that drive sports and recreationalorganizations, prepared to meet various challenges in the areas of sportsfinance, management, and marketing.

Admission Requirements

Domestic Student         

  1. A completed signed and dated admission application.
  2. Application fee $85.00 (*) made payable to San Ignacio University. (non-refundable)
  3. Copy of high school diploma and or High School Transcripts, GED (General Education Diploma), or proof of post-secondary education. All documents and educational credentials, if they are not in English and must be translated and     evaluated by companies that are members of the National Association of     Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). For a complete list of approved     evaluation services, please visit: www.naces.org  
  4. Copy of valid Government Issued Picture Identification (upon admissions).

International Student

  1. Completed signed and dated international application form.
  2. Application fee $85.00 (*) made payable to San Ignacio University (non-refundable)
  3. Financial statement or certified bank letter in English demonstrating full tuition funds available, along with living expenses capability to cover a minimum of one     year (12 months) of tuition and fees, books and supplies, living and any other necessary expenses during your studies. (Amounts must be in or converted to USD currency). A minimum of $23,000 USD
  4. Affidavit of support form if there is a sponsor and a copy of the sponsor’s ID.
  5. Copy of high school diploma and or High School Transcripts, GED (General Education Diploma), or proof of post-secondary education. All documents and educational credentials, if they are not in English and must be translated and     evaluated by companies that are members of the National Association of     Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). For a complete list of approved     evaluation services, please visit: www.naces.org
  6. If a student’s native language is not English, proficiency in English must be established see below for policy.
  7. Copy of SEVIS / I-901 Receipt https://www.fmjfee.com      

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English Language Proficiency Requirements

The University requires all non-native English speakers to demonstrate a command of the English language that is necessary for success in college level classes taught in English. Student taking classes in Spanish are exempt from the English proficiency exams.

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