Mar 28, 2024  
2018-19 Undergraduate Bulletin 
    
2018-19 Undergraduate Bulletin ARCHIVED

Sports Business, Hospitality Administration, B.B.A.


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Sports Business Curriculum

The sport industry is one of the most visible and dynamic fields in the world. Today’s sport organizations recognize the need for business-educated professionals and are seeking graduates with an understanding of the sport industry. The sports business degree offers students the opportunity to build a foundation of business administration knowledge while at the same time learning the uniqueness of this dynamic industry. Careers in the sport industry include opportunities in the front office of professional sports teams, college athletic departments, fitness administration, corporate sponsorship, sport tourism, recreation management, hospitality administration and more.

Sports Business Major

Students seeking a major in sports business must qualify for a Bachelor of Business Administration. In addition to the core curriculum, business field of study and business foundation requirements for Bachelor of Business Administration, students must complete 18 hours from: MKT 358 , MKT 458 ; ECO 359 ; MGT 480 ; one course from MGT 472  or MKT 425 ; one course from MGT 475 /MGT 476  or MKT 475 /MKT 486 .

1. University Core Curriculum Requirements


See the College of Business’ Bachelor of Business Administration, B.B.A.  requirements for core curriculum listing.

2. Foundation of Knowledge


See the College of Business’ Bachelor of Business Administration, B.B.A.  requirements for a foundation of knowledge course listing.

3. Program Courses


4. Hours needed to total 120


To be discussed with advisor.

5. Suggested Program of Study for the B.B.A.


Freshman Year (30 hours)


Fall


15 hours

Spring


15 hours

Sophomore Year (30 hours)


Junior Year (30 hours)


Fall


15 hours

Spring


15 hours

Senior Year (30 hours)


Fall


  • Elective Credit(s): 3
  • Elective/major requirement Credit(s): 3 **
  • Major requirement Credit(s): 3
  • Major requirement Credit(s): 3
  • Major requirement Credit(s): 3
15 hours

Spring


  • Elective Credit(s): 3
  • Elective/major requirement Credit(s): 3
  • Major requirement Credit(s): 3
  • Major requirement Credit(s): 3
15 hours

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