Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for Sports Management
The GIS for Sports Management microcredential is designed for learners looking to improve their understanding of core concepts in sports management with the integration of spatial reasoning and geospatial technologies. Earners will develop workforce-ready GIS skills through the completion of practical, real world projects that extend from raw data analysis to publishable deliverables. Students in the microcredential will be required to complete a capstone project in spatial analysis to complete the microcredential.
Admissions requirements for application (current degree-seeking students):
- Matriculation into a Farmingdale State College degree program
- Completion of MTH 110 and EGL-101 with a grade of C or better
- Completion of the Microcredential Application on Etrieve
Requirements to earn the microcredential:
- To achieve the GIS for Sports Management microcredential, students will complete four courses: SMT 110 (Introduction to Sports Management), GIS 222 (Geovisualization I), SMT 225 (Sports Marketing), and GIS 332 (Spatial Analysis II). Students must earn a grade of B or better in each of the required courses.
- Students must also complete a capstone project in GIS 332, to be approved by the department, in order to complete the microcredential.
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Time to complete
2 semesters
Cost to attend:
Standard tuition rates apply. For tuition and student consumer information, please click here.
Contact Information
History, Politics and Geography
Memorial Hall, Room #230
934-420-2739
hpg@farmingdale.edu
Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm