Course Catalog 2024-2025

Sport Management, BBA

The BBA with Sport Management major prepares students for careers in fitness center management, sport public relations, recreation management, sport promotions, sport marketing, event management, and commercial/professional sport administration.

Program Learning Outcomes

The following learning outcomes are linked to assignments and activities throughout this program:

  1. SPORT INDUSTRY AWARENESS: Professional graduates demonstrate an understanding of financial, ethical, legal, and socio-cultural issues in today’s world and how each applies to various aspects of the sport industry. (Preparing, Integrating)
  2. MARKETING THE SPORT PRODUCT: Professional graduates apply fundamental marketing concepts to the sport industry and understand the unique aspects of the sport product, the sport consumer, and the sport marketplace. (Preparing)

Requirements for the BBA in Sport Management

General Education Core 35 hours

The Social and Behavioral Science general education requirement is covered in the major by BUS 2513. The Diversity general education requirement is covered in the major by LDR 3733.

Business Core 40 hours

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Sport Management Major 36 hours

SMG 2223Principles and Practices of Sports Administration

3

SMG 2263Managing Sports Organization

3

SMG 2283Practicum in Sports Management

3

SMG 3003Sports Marketing

3

SMG 3123Sports in Society

3

SMG 4113Legal Aspects of Sports

3

SMG 4243Ethics in Sports Management

3

SMG 4363Sport Analytics Capstone

3

SMG 4813Sports Management Internship

3

Choose 9 hours from:

SMG 3013History and Philosophy of Sports

3

SMG 3023Recreation Management

3

SMG 3033Theory in Coaching

3

SMG 3613Emerging Issues in Sports Management

3

SMG 3623Special Topics in Sports Management

3

SMG 4253Facility and Event Planning

3

Electives 9 hours

 

Total Credit Hours: 120