NC State University

Transfer Guide

NC State University
Sport Management, BS

Transfer Guide for Associate in Arts

2024-2025

Delivery Method: On-Campus

Program Admission Notes:

NC State Undergraduate Admissions employs a holistic approach in reviewing transfer students’ applications and considers a range of accomplishments and qualifications. Recommended courses and GPA are major critical path courses or departmental recommendations and are not minimum requirements for transfer admissions.

  • 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA
  • English Composition I & II equal to NC State’s ENG 101 (ENG 111 + 112= ENG 101 and ENG 1**)
  • Pre-calculus or higher-level Math course

Contact:

John Harrington
jmharr19@ncsu.edu

Revised: June, 2024

College Level Foreign Language Requirements:

Major World Language requirement is fulfilled by qualification under the CAA.

Major-Specific Course Recommendations:

Students are encouraged to build the Community College course recommendations below into the associate degree to best prepare for the intended major.

Recommended CC Course Credit
Hours		 University Equivalent Associate Degree
Requirement Fulfilled		 University Requirement Fulfilled
ENG 111: Writing and Inquiry 3 ENG 1GEP: 100 Level English Composition English Composition Required for Admission to Univ.
ENG 112: Writing/Research in the Disc 3 ENG 1GEP: 100 Level English Composition English Composition Required for Admission to Univ.
COM 231: Public Speaking 3 COM 110: Public Speaking UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts Required Course
ECO 251: Prin of Microeconomics 3 EC 201: Principles of Microeconomics UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences Required Course
MAT 171: Precalculus Algebra 4 MA 107: Precalculus I & MA 1**: 100 Level Mathematics UGETC Math Required Course
MAT 152: Statistical Methods I 4 ST 311: Introduction to Statistics & ST 3**: 300 Level Statistics Additional General Education Courses Required Course
ACC 120: Prin of Financial Accounting 4 ACC 210: Concepts of Financial Reporting & ACC ***: Accounting Elective Elective/Pre-Major Courses Required Course
PSY 150: General Psychology 3 PSY 200: Introduction to Psychology UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences Suggested Course

Remaining Associate Degree Requirements:

In addition to major-specific course recommendations above, students should work with a community college advisor to select additional community college courses to fulfill the remaining associate degree requirements identified below.

Recommended CC Course Credit
Hours		 University Equivalent Associate Degree
Requirement Fulfilled		 University Requirement Fulfilled
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 6 NCSU Equivalencies UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 3 NCSU Equivalencies UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 4 NCSU Equivalencies UGETC Natural Sciences General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 9 NCSU Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses General Education, Elective
ACA 122: College Transfer Success 1 TR ***: Elective Academic Transition Elective
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 10 NCSU Equivalencies Elective/Pre-Major Courses Elective

Additional Information From NC State University:

The Sport Management degree provides students with high quality educational experiences to enable their success as managers in sport and sport related industries and organizations. NC State’s Sport Management program will provide students with a multidisciplinary perspective that includes sound management principles combined with a global understanding of sport and the impact of sport in social, economic, political and technological environments. Sport can be viewed as both an industry and an academic discipline. This program will educate students in the theoretical principles of sport management as well as the application of those principles. The interdisciplinary curriculum, including courses in recreation and accounting, will enable students to develop leadership, communication, evaluation and problem-solving skills in a “real world” environment.

The curriculum provides 38 hours of professional course work that includes recreation philosophy, management techniques and skills, sport finance and economics, sport law, programming, administration, and analysis and evaluation. Students can use the free electives in this program to pursue a minor or design a special track that will meet their career goals. Academic studies on campus are supplemented by a 10-week internship with an approved sport agency.

This major requires a 10-week summer internship experience. Please see the Sport Management Program website for more details. 

Remaining Courses to be Taken at NC State are based on CAA eligibility and completion of all required and suggested courses in this transfer guide. Remaining courses, hours and time to degree may vary for each student.

Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:

University Course Credit
Hours		 University Course Notes
PRT 238: Diversity and Inclusion in Recreation and Sport 3
PRT 266: Introduction to Sport Management 3
PRT 286: Writing and Speaking in Sports Organizations 3
PRT 277: Psychological & Cultural Dimensions of Sport 3
PRT 366: Sport Programming 3
PRT 375: Professional Development and Internship Orientation 2
PRT 380: Evidence-based decision making in Recreation, Sport, Tourism, and Event Management 3
PRT 376: Sport Administration 3
PRT 475: Recreation and Park Internship 8

Provides prospective park, recreation and leisure service professionals a 400-hour (ten week) learning experience in a selected agency or organization, under the joint supervision of a qualified manager and a university internship supervisor.
PRT 406: Sports Law 3
PRT 476: Sport Marketing 3
PRT 466: Sport Finance and Economics 3
PRT 478: Sustainable Sport Facility Management 3
Free Electives 31

This major requires 31 total hours of Free Elective credit. Remaining Free Elective hours will vary by student. 

The Department of Sport Management advises students to utilize Free Elective hours to add a minor that complements their postgraduate educational or career goals. Popular minors include: Business Administration, Coaching Education, Economics, Health, Journalism, Leadership, Psychology, Spanish and Sports Science.