Learn the basics, so you can:

• Navigate the competitive global sport environment

• Demonstrate working knowledge of governance and regulations of sport organizations 

Minor Requirements for College of Business Students

You must earn at least 18 sport management credits to graduate with a minor in sport management. College of Business students you must complete all minor and prerequisite courses with a grade of C or higher. 

Minor Requirements for Non-College of Business Students

Students in non-College of Business programs can earn a minor in sport management, but must satisfy specific course requirements. These required courses include:  

• ECON 103, Introduction to Business and Entrepreneurial Economics

• SPMT 101, Sport Governance and History

• 12 credits of SPMT electives at or above the 300 level  

Learn how to:

• Navigate the competitive global sport environment 

• Demonstrate working knowledge of governance and regulations of sport organizations 

Score Your Career Goals

Our sport management program supports students in gaining the managerial and operational experience in health, fitness, and sport management fields. You’ll also learn to understand and navigate personnel management and supervisory dynamics.

With courses in sport governance and history, facility and equipment operations, event management, sports, community recreation and fitness, ethics and law, as well as organization and administration of recreation, students gain the theoretical knowledge they can apply on and off the field. This program also provides hands-on learning experiences through a practicum and internship in the professional sports community.

There is more information about major requirements in the Program Requirements section on this page.

Program Requirements

To graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Sport Management, students must complete 120 credit hours. These credit hours split among: 

• General Education Requirements, or GERs (40 credits) 

• College of Business courses (42 credits) 

• Core courses (24 credits) 

• Electives (13 credits) 

• Coppin-specific requirements (1 credit) 

General Education Requirements (GERs)

Students must complete 40 GER credits. Specifically for Sport Management majors, your program plan should also include:  

• MATH 131, College Algebra: Math and Sciences, to satisfy the math GER 

• ECON 211, Principles of Economics I, to satisfy the second social science GER

College of Business Requirements (42 credits)

Learn how to:

• Demonstrate understanding of basic marketing principles including, marketing concept, marketing strategy, market segmentation, positioning, and the marketing mix
• Apply consumer behavior principles to marketing concepts and strategy
• Conduct and interpret primary and secondary marketing research through quantitative and qualitative techniques
• Apply quantitative and qualitative analysis to strategic decision-making
• Demonstrate knowledge of marketing issues and problems related to the global marketplace
• Formulate marketing strategies and analyze business environments 
• Apply analysis to create and present strategic marketing plans

Minor Requirements for College of Business Students

You must earn at least 18 marketing credits to graduate with a minor in marketing. College of Business students may take any 18 credits of marketing courses to complete minor requirements, except for: 

• MKTG 310, Principles of Marketing 

Minor Requirements for Non-College of Business Students

Students in non-College of Business programs can earn a minor in marketing, but must satisfy specific course requirements. These required courses include:  

• ECON 103, Introduction to Business and Entrepreneurial Economics 

• MKTG 310, Principles of Marketing 

• 12 credits of MKTG electives at or above the 300 level  

Learn how to:

• Demonstrate understanding of basic marketing principles including, marketing concept, marketing strategy, market segmentation, positioning, and the marketing mix
• Apply consumer behavior principles to marketing concepts and strategy
• Conduct and interpret primary and secondary marketing research through quantitative and qualitative techniques
• Apply quantitative and qualitative analysis to strategic decision-making
• Demonstrate knowledge of marketing issues and problems related to the global marketplace
• Formulate marketing strategies and analyze business environments 
• Apply analysis to create and present strategic marketing plans

With courses in communication, consumer behavior, management, and business, students learn how marketing is an important operation of any business. Exposure to real-world interactions through class projects for local businesses, internships, Executive Speaker Series, and Executive-in-Residence program provides hands-on experience that connects theory to practice. Students benefit from our cross-industry partnerships and build networking skills that can seamlessly translate to successful post-graduation careers. 

There is more information about major requirements in the Program Requirements section on this page.

Program Requirements

To graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Marketing, students must complete 120 credit hours. These credit hours split among: 

• General Education Requirements, or GERs (40 credits) 

• College of Business courses (42 credits)

• Core courses (24 credits)

• Electives (13 credits)

• Coppin-specific requirements (1 credit) 

General Education Requirements (GERs)

Students must complete 40 GER credits. Specifically for accounting majors, your program plan should also include:  

• MATH 131, College Algebra: Math and Sciences, to satisfy the math GER 

• ECON 211, Principles of Economics I, to satisfy the second social science GER

College of Business Requirements (42 credits)

Core Courses (24 credits)

Electives

Learn how to: 

• Apply management principles and concepts to real-world scenarios  

• Become aware of the impacts of globalism and multiculturalism on organizations 

• Use quantitative analysis and decision-making techniques to solve business problems 

• Show understanding of legal and ethical management frameworks 

• Demonstrate understanding of leadership theories and characteristics 

• Apply understanding of team-building theories and characteristics 

• Demonstrate understanding of key human resource functions and issues, including diversity, motivation, and compensation  

Minor Requirements for College of Business Students

You must earn at least 18 management credits to graduate with a minor in management. Remember, you must complete all minor and prerequisite courses with a grade of C or higher, except for in these courses:  

• MGMT 320, Principles of Management 

• MGMT 305, Business Communications

Minor Requirements for Non-College of Business Students

Students in non-College of Business programs can earn a minor in management, but must satisfy specific course requirements. These required courses include:  

• ECON 103, Introduction to Business and Entrepreneurial Economics 

• MGMT 320, Principles of Management 

• 12 credits of MGMT electives at or above the 300 level 

Learn how to: 

• Apply management principles and concepts to real-world scenarios  

• Stay aware of the impacts of globalism and multiculturalism on organizations 

• Use quantitative analysis and decision-making techniques to solve business problems 

• Show understanding of legal and ethical management frameworks 

• Demonstrate understanding of leadership theories and characteristics 

• Apply understanding of team-building theories and characteristics 

• Demonstrate understanding of key human resource functions and issues, including diversity, motivation, and compensation  

Apply Theory to Practice 

Our management program provides academic and hands-on experience for students to cultivate leadership and management skills. Through business class projects, internships, the Executive Speaker Series, and Executive-in-Residence program, students have access to networking opportunities that highlight what success looks like in the workplace.  

Find more information on major requirements in the Course Requirements section on this page.

Program Requirements

To graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Management, students must complete 120 credit hours. These credit hours split among: 

• General Education Requirements, or GERs (40 credits) 

• College of Business courses (42 credits) 

• Core courses (24 credits) 

• Electives (13 credits) 

• Coppin-specific requirements (1 credit) 

Each section describes the range of course requirements and offerings. 

General Education Requirements (GERs)

Students must complete 40 GER credits. Specifically for accounting majors, your program plan should also include:  

• MATH 131, College Algebra: Math and Sciences, to satisfy the math GER 

• ECON 211, Principles of Economics I, to satisfy the second social science GER 

College of Business Requirements (42 credits)

Core Courses (24 credits)

Electives

Minor Requirements for College of Business Students

Students within the College of Business are required to complete at least 6 MISY courses (18 credit hours). Students may use no more than two courses to satisfy the requirements of both a minor and a major program.

Minor Requirements for Non-College of Business Students

Non-College of Business Students are required to complete:

• ECON 103, Introduction to Business and Entrepreneurial Economics,
• MISY 150 Technology Fluency,
• MISY 341, Small Systems Software, and
• 9 credits of any other MISY courses to complete the minor in MIS

Learn how to: 

• Demonstrate current best practice knowledge of design and implementation aspects of computer-based information systems 

• Apply learned knowledge and skills to solve business problems 

• Understand the foundations of how ethics and diversity impact information technology 

• Manage projects and achieve project goals while working within time, budget, and scope constraints 

MIS Isn't Computer Science 

The Management Information Systems program prepares students for success in careers that require critical and quantitative analysis skills. While there are courses in computer programming, this is not a computer science program. The difference is in how our students learn to apply data-driven and systematic thinking to solve business challenges.   

Program Requirements

To graduate with a Bachelor of Science in MIS, students must complete 120 credit hours. These credit hours split among: 

• General Education Requirements, or GERs (40 credits)
• College of Business Core Requirements (42 credits)
• MIS Core Courses (18 credits)
• MIS Electives (6 credits)
• College of Business Electives (6 credits)
• Free Electives (7 credits)
• Coppin-Specific Requirements (1 credit)

General Education Requirements (GERs) 40 Credits

Students must complete 40 GER credits. Specifically for MIS majors, your program plan should include:

• ECON 103, Introduction to Business & Entrepreneurial Economics, to satisfy the Social and Behavioral Sciences category of GER
• MATH 131, College Algebra for Mathematics and Science Majors, to satisfy the Mathematics category of GER
• MISY 150, Technology Fluency, to satisfy the Interdisciplinary and Emerging Issues-Local to Global category of GER

College of Business Core Requirements (42 credits)

Core Courses (18 credits)

Electives (6 credits)

Select any two courses.

Minor Requirements for College of Business Students

Students within the College of Business have specific course requirements to satisfy the minor. These required courses include:

• ACCT 351, Intermediate Accounting I

• ACCT 352, Intermediate Accounting II

• 4 additional accounting courses, not including ACCT 201 (Principles of Financial Accounting) and ACCT 202 (Principles of Managerial Accounting)

Minor Requirements for Non-College of Business Students

Students in non-College of Business programs can earn a minor in accounting, but must satisfy specific course requirements. These required courses include:

• ECON 103, Introduction to Business and Entrepreneurial Economics

• ACCT 201, Principles of Financial Accounting

• ACCT 202, Principles of Managerial Accounting

• ACCT 351, Intermediate Accounting I

• ACCT 352, Intermediate Accounting II

• Accounting elective