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Sports Business BBA


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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 also learning the uniqueness of this dynamic industry. Careers in 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.

University Core Curriculum Requirements


A. Communication


B. Mathematics


Three hours from:


C. Life and Physical Science


D. Language, Philosophy and Culture


E. Creative Arts


F. American History


G. Government/Political Science


H. Social and Behavioral Science


Three hours from:


I. Component Area Option


Sports Business Major


The Sports Business, Major  will consist of a nine hour core and various elective options for a total of 24 hours.

Core: MGMT 3325; MGMT 4380; MKTG 4358

Systems Course Option: 3 hours from MGMT 4372; MKTG 4325

Special Problems/Internship: 3 hours from MGMT 4175; MGMT 4176; MKTG 4175; MKTG 4186

Sports Business Electives:​​​​​​​ 9 hours from MKTG 3358; ECON 3359; BLAW 3355; MKTG 3362; MGMT 3345, 4170; MKTG 4170

General Electives


The student may be required to complete additional elective hours to complete the degree.  University Core Curriculum co-requisite lab hours will be applied to this area of the degree.

Degree Total Hours: 120


Grade Requirements


  • A grade of at least C in each first-year English course (ENGL 1301 , ENGL 1302 )
  • A C average in work completed in the major field
  • A C average in work completed in the minor field

The required averages are based on those SFA courses taken in each category that are included in the student’s official degree plan (CAPP). Transfer and advanced placement coursework are not included in GPA calculations.

Texas Success Initiative Program


All students must satisfy provisions of the Texas Success Initiative program. See the TSI information  bulletin page.

Degree Map


The following is the recommended sequence of course completion for this degree.

Freshman Year


Spring


Sophomore Year


Junior Year


See information at th beginning of the Nelson Rusche College of Business  section regarding eligibility for upper-level business courses.

Spring


Senior Year


Fall


  • Credit(s): 3
  • Major Requirement: Choose one class from the following (need 9 hours total from this set): BLAW 3355; ECON 3359; MGMT 3345, 4170; MKTG 3358, 3362, 4170. Credits / Units: 3

  • Tech Requirement: MGMT 4372 or MKTG 4325 Credits / Units: 3

  • Internship Requirement: MGMT 4175, 4176 or MKTG 4175, 4186 Credits / Units: 3

  • Elective Credits / Units: 3

  • Credit(s): 0

Spring


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