Mar 29, 2024  
2019-20 Undergraduate Bulletin 
    
2019-20 Undergraduate Bulletin ARCHIVED

Sports Business, Athletic 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.

1. University Core Curriculum Requirements


A. Communication


B. Mathematics


Three hours from:


C. Life and Physical Sciences


D. Language, Philosophy and Culture


E. Creative Arts


F. American History


G. Government/Political Science


H. Social and Behavioral Sciences


Three hours from:


I. Component Area Option


2. Foundation of Knowledge


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

3. Program Courses


Sports Business Required Courses


Sports Business Elective


Athletic Administration Concentration 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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