2019-2020 Academic Catalog 
    
    Oct 11, 2024  
2019-2020 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Rawlings Sport Business Management, B.S.


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The sports business industry is a complex business. The Rawlings Sport Business Management major on-ground is focused on developing industry valued skills through experiential learning inside and outside of the classroom. Students have the benefit of a strong general business foundation through our John E. Simon business core, combined with special knowledge and experience in the areas that are critical for success in sports business management. The program provides students with specific competencies in corporate sponsorship, sales, data analysis, marketing, operations management, event management, and promotions as they relate to the sports industry through numerous partnerships with sport business organizations. The program requires students to gain practical experience through program exclusive experiential learning (Volunteer Experience, Internships, Industry Research, etc…)

 

General Education Requirements for Business Majors


Humanities


  • Take five courses from at least three of the following subjects: COMM, ENGL, HUM, MUS, PHIL, REL, and foreign language

Social Science


  • Take 1 course from the following subjects: GEOG, HIST, PSCI, PSYC, SOC, and WS.

Natural Science


  • Take 1 course from the following subjects: BIOL, CHEM, ENV, PHYS, SCI or SUST.

Online Program Description:


The Rawlings Sport Business Management major online program is focused on developing industry valued skills in the area of either Sport Data Analytics or “Gameface” Sales. These two areas have been developed in conjunction with industry professionals, so that our curriculum is current and practical. Students in this program are required to gain practical experience through internships and other practical experiences.

General Education Requirements for Business Majors (See above)


Business Core Requirement (See above)


Plus a choice of one concentration:


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