Sports and Entertainment Facility Management, Certificate of Special Study

The Department of Recreation Administration

The certificate in Sports and Entertainment Facility Management is awarded to students who successfully complete 16 units of upper-division coursework selected to provide students a foundation in this area. The certificate is appropriate for students with interest in stadiums, arenas, convention centers, performing arts centers, and other public assembly facilities. Students will learn about the operations, marketing, and management of these facilities, as well as gain related practical experience. All coursework to be applied to this certificate must be completed with a minimum grade of C.

Required Courses

RA 115 - Community Placements in Leisure Settings Units: 1-3
RA 117 - Special Event Planning Units: 3
RA 150 - Sports and Entertainment Facility Management Units: 3
RA 152 - Sports and Entertainment Facility Booking, Promotion and Box Office Operations Units: 3
RA 154 - Sports and Entertainment Facility Operations Units: 4

Total (16 units)

RA 55 is recommended for RA majors prior to RA 150 . RA 115 must be taken concurrently with RA 150 , or RA 152 and RA 154 . RA 150 and RA 135 or MKTG 100S are prerequisites for RA 152 . RA 152 and RA 154 must be taken concurrently.