Nov 27, 2024

2019-20 Undergraduate Bulletin

2019-20 Undergraduate Bulletin ARCHIVED

Sports Business, Athletic Administration, B.B.A.

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

Three hours from:

ENG 131 - Rhetoric and Composition Credit(s): 3
or
ENG 133 - Honors Composition: Analysis, Argument and Research Credit(s): 3

Three hours from:

COM 111 - Public Speaking Credit(s): 3

B. Mathematics

Three hours from:

MTH 143 - Finite Mathematics Credit(s): 3

C. Life and Physical Sciences

Six hours from:

AST 105 - Classical and Modern Astronomy Credit(s): 3
BIO 121 - Concepts of Biology Credit(s): 3
BIO 123 - Human Biology Credit(s): 3
BIO 125 - Principles of Ecology and Evolution Credit(s): 3
BIO 131 - Principles of Botany Credit(s): 3
BIO 133 - Principles of Zoology Credit(s): 3
BIO 225 - Local Flora/Fauna Credit(s): 3
BIO 238 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Credit(s): 3
CHE 101 - Conceptual Chemistry Credit(s): 3
CHE 111 - Intro to Chemistry I Credit(s): 3
CHE 133 - General Chemistry I Credit(s): 3
CHE 134 - General Chemistry II Credit(s): 3
ENV 110 - Introduction to Environmental Science Credit(s): 3
GOL 101 - Fundamentals of Earth Science Credit(s): 3
GOL 131 - Introductory Geology Credit(s): 3
GOL 132 - Historical Geology Credit(s): 3
PHY 101 - General Physics I Credit(s): 3
PHY 102 - General Physics II Credit(s): 3
PHY 110 - Fundamentals of Electronics Credit(s): 3
PHY 131 - Mechanics and Heat Credit(s): 3
PHY 132 - Electricity, Sound and Light Credit(s): 3
PHY 241 - Technical Physics I Credit(s): 3
PHY 242 - Technical Physics II Credit(s): 3

D. Language, Philosophy and Culture

Three hours from:

ENG 200 - Introduction to Literature Credit(s): 3
ENG 209 - Introduction to Mythology Credit(s): 3
ENG 211 - World Literature to 1650 Credit(s): 3
ENG 212 - World Literature from 1650 Credit(s): 3
ENG 221 - British Literature to 1800 Credit(s): 3
ENG 222 - British Literature from 1800 Credit(s): 3
ENG 229 - American Literature to 1865 Credit(s): 3
ENG 230 - American Literature from 1865 Credit(s): 3
ENG 233H - Literary Genres Credit(s): 3
HIS 151 - Western Civilization to 1500 Credit(s): 3
HIS 152 - Western Civilization Since 1500 Credit(s): 3
HIS 161 - World History to 1500 Credit(s): 3
HIS 162 - World History Since 1500 Credit(s): 3
PHI 153 - Introduction to Philosophy Credit(s): 3
PHI 223 - Introduction to Ethics Credit(s): 3

E. Creative Arts

Three hours from:

ART 280 - Art Appreciation Credit(s): 3
ART 281 - Art History Survey I Credit(s): 3
ART 282 - Art History Survey II Credit(s): 3
DAN 140 - Dance Appreciation Credit(s): 3
MHL 245 - Intro to Music Literature Credit(s): 3
MUS 140 - Music Appreciation Credit(s): 3
THR 161 - Theatre Appreciation Credit(s): 3
THR 163 - Film and Culture Credit(s): 3

F. American History

Six hours from:

HIS 133 - U.S. History Survey, 1000-1877 Credit(s): 3
HIS 134 - U.S. History Survey, 1877-Present Credit(s): 3

G. Government/Political Science

Six hours from:

PSC 141 - Introduction to American Government: Theory and Politics Credit(s): 3
PSC 142 - Introduction to American Government: Structure and Functions Credit(s): 3

H. Social and Behavioral Sciences

Three hours from:

ECO 231 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credit(s): 3

I. Component Area Option

Six hours from:

ENG 132 - Research and Argument Credit(s): 3
BCM 247 - Business Communication Credit(s): 3

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

Three hours from:

BLW 355 - Sports and Entertainment Law Credit(s): 3
ECO 359 - Sports Economics Credit(s): 3
MGT 470 - Topics in Management Credit(s): 1-6
MKT 358 - Sports Marketing Credit(s): 3
MKT 470 - Topics in Marketing Credit(s): 1-6

Athletic Administration Concentration Courses

Six hours from:

KIN 431 - Organization and Administration of Activity Programs Credit(s): 3
KIN 460 - Principles of Coaching Interscholastic Athletics Credit(s): 3
KIN 478 - Special Topics Credit(s): 1-6

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

COM 111 - Public Speaking Credit(s): 3
ENG 131 - Rhetoric and Composition Credit(s): 3
HIS or PSC Credit(s): 3
MTH 143 - Finite Mathematics Credit(s): 3
Science with lab Credit(s): 3

15 hours

Spring

ART, MUS, THR, DAN Credit(s): 3
ENG 132 - Research and Argument Credit(s): 3
HIS or PSC Credit(s): 3
MGT 272 - Management Productivity Systems Credit(s): 3
Science with lab Credit(s): 3

15 hours

Sophomore Year (30 hours)

Fall

ACC 231 - Principles of Financial Accounting Credit(s): 3
BCM 247 - Business Communication Credit(s): 3
ECO 231 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credit(s): 3
HIS or PSC Credit(s): 3
MTH 220 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics Credit(s): 3

15 hours

Spring

ACC 232 - Principles of Management Accounting Credit(s): 3
ECO 232 - Principles of Microeconomics Credit(s): 3
ENG, PHI, HIS Credit(s): 3
GBU 325 - Business, Ethics and Society Credit(s): 3
HIS or PSC Credit(s): 3

15 hours

Junior Year (30 hours)

Fall

BLW 335 - Business Law Credit(s): 3
Elective/major requirement Credit(s): 3
MGT 370 - Management Principles Credit(s): 3
MKT 351 - Principles of Marketing Credit(s): 3
MGT 371 - Operations Management Credit(s): 3

15 hours

Spring

ECO 339 - Applied Statistics Credit(s): 3
Elective Credit(s): 3
FIN 333 - Introduction to Financial Management Credit(s): 3
Major requirement Credit(s): 3
Major requirement Credit(s): 3

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

Sports Business, Athletic Administration, B.B.A.

Sports Business Curriculum

1. University Core Curriculum Requirements

A. Communication

Three hours from:

Three hours from:

B. Mathematics

Three hours from:

C. Life and Physical Sciences

Six hours from:

D. Language, Philosophy and Culture

Three hours from:

E. Creative Arts

Three hours from:

F. American History

Six hours from:

G. Government/Political Science

Six hours from:

H. Social and Behavioral Sciences

Three hours from:

I. Component Area Option

Six hours from:

2. Foundation of Knowledge

3. Program Courses

Sports Business Required Courses

Nine hours from:

Three hours from:

Three hours from:

Sports Business Elective

Three hours from:

Athletic Administration Concentration Courses

Six hours from:

4. Hours needed to total 120

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

Freshman Year (30 hours)

Fall

15 hours

Spring

15 hours

Sophomore Year (30 hours)

Fall

15 hours

Spring

15 hours

Junior Year (30 hours)

Fall

15 hours

Spring

15 hours

Senior Year (30 hours)

Fall

15 hours

Spring

15 hours