May 10, 2024  
2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog

Motorsport Management Major, BS


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Program Description (Mission, Purpose, or Goals)

The new Motorsports Management paradigm will require 15 credits of pre-requisite courses, 18 credits in Foundations, 15 credits in Breadth courses, and 18 credits in Depth courses.  The pre-requisite courses are outside the HPSS Department and include four courses in General Education.  The Foundation category includes courses in Accounting, Management, Marketing, and Quantitative Business Analysis.  These courses strengthen the management skills and knowledge of the students in the major.  The Breadth courses in Motorsports Management and Sports Management include content that is required of professionals in the motorsports industry.  Depth courses allow students to select a specific track of study for specific careers in the motorsports industry.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the motorsport management degree program, graduates will be able to:

1.    Effectively manage personnel, teams, and facilities specific to the international motorsport industry;

2.    Communicate effectively, both orally and written, within their chosen motorsport organization;

3.    Demonstrate professionalism and success in management of the motorsport industry; and,

4.    Solve management-related problems within the motorsport industry setting.

General Major Requirements


Students majoring in motorsports management must satisfy the general education course requirements, complete the required major courses outlined and take electives for a minimum 120 semester hours in order to graduate. A minimum grade of C or better is required in each major course.  Listed below are pre-quisities for courses required by the major.

Total Credit Hours: 15


Total Credit Hours: 18


Total Credit Hours: 15


Depth Areas & Courses


Total Credit Hours: 30


Total Credit Hours: 18


Total Credit Hours: 18


Notes


Students in the motorsports management program engage in significant field experiences throughout the academic year. These experiences require students to be available on weekends to attend motorsports events.

Policies


Students are required to purchase program approved uniform apparel to be worn during field experiences.

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