Nov 24, 2024

2022-23 Undergraduate Bulletin

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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

Three hours from:

ENGL 1301 - Rhetoric and Composition Credit(s): 3
or
ENGL 1303 - Honors Composition: Analysis, Argument and Research Credit(s): 3

Three hours from:

SPCH 1315 - Public Speaking Credit(s): 3

B. Mathematics

Three hours from:

MATH 1324 - Finite Mathematics Credit(s): 3

C. Life and Physical Science

Six hours from:

ASTR 1303 - Classical and Modern Astronomy Credit(s): 3
BIOL 1307 - Biology for Science Majors II Credit(s): 3
BIOL 1308 - Biology for Non-Science Majors I Credit(s): 3
BIOL 1309 - Biology for Non-Science Majors II Credit(s): 3
BIOL 2301 - Anatomy and Physiology I Credit(s): 3
BIOL 2361 - Plant Form and Function Credit(s): 3
BIOL 2381 - Local Flora or Fauna Credit(s): 3
CHEM 1305 - Intro to Chemistry I Credit(s): 3
CHEM 1311 - General Chemistry I Credit(s): 3
CHEM 1312 - General Chemistry II Credit(s): 3
CHEM 1371 - Chemistry and Society Credit(s): 3
ENVR 1301 - Intro to Environmental Science Credit(s): 3
GEOL 1301 - Fundamentals of Earth Science Credit(s): 3
GEOL 1303 - Introductory Geology Credit(s): 3
GEOL 1304 - Historical Geology Credit(s): 3
PHYS 1301 - Mechanics and Heat Credit(s): 3
PHYS 1302 - Electricity, Sound and Light Credit(s): 3
PHYS 1305 - General Physics I Credit(s): 3
PHYS 1307 - General Physics II Credit(s): 3
PHYS 1310 - Fundamentals of Electronics Credit(s): 3
PHYS 2325 - Technical Physics I Credit(s): 3
PHYS 2326 - Technical Physics II Credit(s): 3

D. Language, Philosophy and Culture

Three hours from:

ENGL 2309 - Introduction to Mythology Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2322 - British Literature to 1800 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2323 - British Literature from 1800 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2327 - American Literature to 1865 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2328 - American Literature from 1865 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2332 - World Literature to 1650 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2333 - World Literature from 1650 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2335 - Literary Genres Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2341 - Introduction to Literature Credit(s): 3
HIST 2311 - Western Civilization I Credit(s): 3
HIST 2312 - Western Civilization II Credit(s): 3
HIST 2321 - World Civilizations I Credit(s): 3
HIST 2322 - World Civilizations II Credit(s): 3
PHIL 1301 - Introduction to Philosophy Credit(s): 3
PHIL 2306 - Introduction to Ethics Credit(s): 3

E. Creative Arts

Three hours from:

ARTS 1301 - Art Appreciation Credit(s): 3
ARTS 1303 - Art History I (Prehistoric to the 14th century) Credit(s): 3
ARTS 1304 - Art History II (14th Century to the present) Credit(s): 3
DANC 2303 - Dance Appreciation Credit(s): 3
MUMH 1307 - Intro to Music Literature Credit(s): 3
MUSI 1306 - Music Appreciation Credit(s): 3
DRAM 1310 - Theatre Appreciation Credit(s): 3
DRAM 2366 - Film and Culture Credit(s): 3

F. American History

Six hours from:

HIST 1301 - United States History I Credit(s): 3
HIST 1302 - United States History II Credit(s): 3

G. Government/Political Science

Six hours from:

GOVT 2305 - Federal Government Credit(s): 3
GOVT 2306 - Texas Government Credit(s): 3

H. Social and Behavioral Science

Three hours from:

ECON 2301 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credit(s): 3

I. Component Area Option

Six hours from:

ENGL 1302 - Research and Argument Credit(s): 3
BUSI 2304 - Business Communication Credit(s): 3

Foundation of Knowledge

ACCT 2301 - Principles of Financial Accounting Credit(s): 3
ACCT 2302 - Principles of Management Accounting Credit(s): 3
BUSI 2304 - Business Communication Credit(s): 3
BLAW 3335 - Business Law Credit(s): 3
ECON 2301 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credit(s): 3
ECON 2302 - Principles of Microeconomics Credit(s): 3
ECON 3339 - Applied Statistics Credit(s): 3
FINC 3333 - Introduction to Financial Management Credit(s): 3
BUSI 3325 - Business, Ethics, and Society Credit(s): 3
MGMT 2372 - Management and Productivity Systems Credit(s): 3
MGMT 3370 - Management Principles Credit(s): 3
MGMT 3371 - Operations Management Credit(s): 3
MGMT 4363 - Strategic Management Credit(s): 3
MKTG 3351 - Principles of Marketing Credit(s): 3

Business Common Requirement

MATH 1342 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics Credit(s): 3
BUSI 1000 - Career Success Passport Credit(s): 0

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

MGMT 3325 - Principles of Sports Business Credit(s): 3
MGMT 4380 - Sports Analytics Credit(s): 3
MKTG 4358 - International Sports Marketing Credit(s): 3
MGMT 4372 - Management Information Systems Credit(s): 3
MKTG 4325 - Marketing Technology and Digital Media Credit(s): 3
MGMT 4175 - Special Problems in Management Credit(s): 1 to 3
MGMT 4176 - Internship Management Credit(s): 1 to 3
MKTG 4175 - Special Problems in Marketing Credit(s): 1 to 3
MKTG 4186 - Internship in Marketing Credit(s): 1 to 3
MKTG 3358 - Sports Marketing Credit(s): 3
ECON 3359 - Sports Economics Credit(s): 3
BLAW 3355 - Sports and Entertainment Law Credit(s): 3
MKTG 3362 - Sports Promotion Credit(s): 3
MKTG 4170 - Topics in Marketing Credit(s): 1 to 6
MGMT 3345 - Business of College Sports Credit(s): 3

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

Fall

ENGL 1301 - Rhetoric and Composition Credit(s): 3
SPCH 1315 - Public Speaking Credit(s): 3
MATH 1324 - Finite Mathematics Credit(s): 3
HIST 1301 - United States History I Credit(s): 3
Science with Lab Credits / Units: 3
BUSI 1000 - Career Success Passport Credit(s): 0

Spring

ENGL 1302 - Research and Argument Credit(s): 3
MGMT 2372 - Management and Productivity Systems Credit(s): 3
Science with Lab Credits / Units: 3
HIST 1302 - United States History II Credit(s): 3
ARTS, MUSI, DRAM, or DANC Credits / Units: 3
BUSI 1000 - Career Success Passport Credit(s): 0

Sophomore Year

Fall

ACCT 2301 - Principles of Financial Accounting Credit(s): 3
ECON 2301 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credit(s): 3
GOVT 2305 - Federal Government Credit(s): 3
MATH 1342 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics Credit(s): 3
BUSI 2304 - Business Communication Credit(s): 3
BUSI 1000 - Career Success Passport Credit(s): 0

Spring

ACCT 2302 - Principles of Management Accounting Credit(s): 3
ECON 2302 - Principles of Microeconomics Credit(s): 3
GOVT 2306 - Texas Government Credit(s): 3
ENGL, HIST, or PHIL Credits / Units: 3
Elective Credits / Units: 3
BUSI 1000 - Career Success Passport Credit(s): 0

Junior Year

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

Fall

BLAW 3335 - Business Law Credit(s): 3
ECON 3339 - Applied Statistics Credit(s): 3
MGMT 3325 - Principles of Sports Business Credit(s): 3
MGMT 3370 - Management Principles Credit(s): 3
MKTG 3351 - Principles of Marketing Credit(s): 3
BUSI 1000 - Career Success Passport Credit(s): 0

Spring

FINC 3333 - Introduction to Financial Management Credit(s): 3
BUSI 3325 - Business, Ethics, and Society Credit(s): 3
MGMT 3371 - Operations Management 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
Elective Credits / Units: 3
BUSI 1000 - Career Success Passport Credit(s): 0

Senior Year

Fall

MGMT 4380 - Sports Analytics 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
BUSI 1000 - Career Success Passport Credit(s): 0

Spring

MGMT 4363 - Strategic Management Credit(s): 3
MKTG 4358 - International Sports Marketing 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
Elective Credits / Units: 3
Elective Credits / Units: 3
BUSI 1000 - Career Success Passport Credit(s): 0