Undergraduate
Certificate Programs
Motorsports Studies
Certificate in Motorsports Studies
The Certificate in Motorsports Studies will serve student interests and community needs. The motorsports industry has a significant influence on the social and economic fabric of central Indiana, the mid-west, the United States and, indeed, the world. For those interested in increasing their understanding of motorsports, the certificate will provide that background. At the same time, various sectors of the industry need employees with a general understanding of motorsports, but who also bring training and skills in communications, business, management, and tourism, among other areas. Three tracks of the certificate will provide that focus.
By drawing on the expertise available through the curriculum offered by the IUPUI School of Engineering and Technology and their BS in Motorsports Engineering, in addition to courses offered through the School of Business, the School of Journalism and the School of Physical Education and Tourism Management, this Motorsports Studies Certificate will offer a unique opportunity to study many different facets of the motorsports industry. Special emphases (“tracks”) are available for students interested in communication and public relations, business, finance, management, and tourism management, as related to the motorsports industry. The required capstone course, which may include internships, will help place students in jobs in the motorsports industry, if they so desire.
Admission to the Certificate program in Motorsports Studies (MSPT) requires the following:
- Completion of 55 credit hours towards an IUPUI degree or of transferrable work.
- A cumulative 2.5 GPA.
Students who have not enrolled at IUPUI may be considered for this certificate if they meet the above criteria and apply for Undergraduate Admission to IUPUI and specify the Undergraduate Motorsports Studies Certificate as their objective.
The Certificate program in Motorsports Studies (MSPT) requires satisfactory completion of the following:
- Completion of a total of 21 credit hours, with a minimum grade of C in each course.
- Students may not “double count” required courses within the certificate.
- to declare the certificate, complete the School of Liberal Arts online declaration form: https://liberalarts.iupui.edu/updatemajor/
Certificate Requirements:
Required Courses:
- MSPT- Z 100 Motorsports Studies (3 cr.)
- MSTE 27200 Introduction to Motorsports (3 cr.)
Choose one of the following courses (3 cr.):
- COMM-C 380 Organizational Communication
- COMM-G 310 Introduction to Communication Research
- ENG- W 231 Professional Writing Skills
- SOC-R 351 Social Science Research Methods
Choose one of the following courses (3 cr.):
- MSPT-Z 444 Motorsports Studies Capstone
- MSPT-Z 445 Motorsports Studies Internship
Electives:
Choose 9 credit hours in one of the four areas of emphasis listed:
Motorsports Studies Emphasis (3 courses from the list below):
- AFRO-A 303 Topics in African American and African Diaspora Studies: Sport, Culture, and African Americans (3 cr.)
- AMST-A 303 Topics in American Studies (specific topics only-see MSPT advisor) (3 cr.)
- COMM-C 380 Organizational Communication (3 cr.)
- COMM-G 310 Introduction to Communication Research
OR
- SOC-R 351 Social Science Research Methods (3 cr.)
- ECON-E 307 Current Economic Issues: Economics of Sport (3 cr.)
- ENG-W 231 Professional Writing Skills (3 cr.)
- HIST-A 421 Topics in United States History: History of Sports, Recreation, and Leisure (3 cr.)
- WOST-W 300 Topics in Women’s Studies: Women in Sport (3 cr.)
Communication and Public Relations Emphasis (3 courses from the list below):
- COMM-C 380 Organizational Communication (3 cr.)
- ENG-W 231 Professional Writing Skills (3 cr.)
- JOUR-J 219 Introduction to Public Relations (3 cr.)
- JOUR-J 340 Public Relations Tactics and Techniques (3 cr.)
- JOUR-J 360 Journalism Specialties (contact advisor for applicable topics)
- JOUR-J 361 Issues in Sports Journalism (3 cr.)
- TCEM 231 Tourism and Hospitality Marketing (3 cr.)
Business, Finance, and Management Emphasis (3 courses from the list below):
- BUS-F 200 Foundations of Financial Management
OR
- BUS-F 300 Introduction to Financial Management (3 cr.)
- BUS-M 200 Marketing and Society: A Look at Roles and Responsibilities
OR
- BUS-M 300 Introduction to Marketing (3 cr.)
- BUS-P 200 Foundations of Operations and Supply Chain Management
OR
- BUS-P 300 Introduction to Operations Management (3 cr.)
- BUS-W 200 Introduction to Business Management (3 cr.)
- ENG-W 231 Professional Writing Skills (3 cr.)
- JOUR-J 360 Journalism Specialties: Sports Marketing and Advertising (3 cr.)
- MSTE 31000 Business of Motorsports I (3 cr.)
- MSTE 31100 Business of Motorsports II (3 cr.)
Tourism and Event Management Emphasis (3 courses from the list below):
- ENG-W 231 Professional Writing Skills (3 cr.)
- TCEM 219 Management of Sports Events (3 cr.)
- TCEM 231 Tourism and Hospitality Marketing (3 cr.)
- TCEM 329 Tourism Sports Marketing (3 cr.)
- TCEM 362 Economics of Tourism (3 cr.)
