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BBA – Sports Promotion and Management

Program Description

The Sports Promotion and Management major concentration is designed for students interested in becoming business leaders within the sports industry. This program provides students with a well-rounded business education in the areas of accounting and finance, business law, international business, management, and marketing. It also includes specific coursework that is focused on the management of marketing and promotion, sports law, sports analytics, and contract negotiations.

In addition, you can participate in an internship or experiential learning to gain valuable, real-world experience. Students will gain skills in business fundamentals and specific sports management disciplines in a learning environment that balances textbook theory with real-world business application. Through varied learning methodologies, including an internship, students are exposed to the legal, regulatory, marketing and operational aspects of sports venue management.

Sports Promotion and Management students gain knowledge and skills to apply business management and promotion concepts in the sports industry. Graduates may receive positions in management, marketing, sales, promotion, and accounting or finance within a variety of business settings including professional and amateur sports organizations, private and commercial sports fitness and recreation, sports event management, sports finance, front office management, and sports marketing or promotion.

Career Opportunities

  • Youth Athletic Program Director
  • Athletic Facility Manager
  • Administrator of Professional Teams and Leagues
  • Business Operations Manager
  • Public Relations Executive
  • Event Coordinator
  • Ticketing and Seat Manager
  • Player Personnel Director
  • Program Coordinator
  • Administrator of Amateur Athletics
  • Sponsorship Account Executive
  • Athletic Recruiter
  • Athletic Director

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the sports promotion and management program will be able to:

  • Develop business competencies in the areas of accounting and finance, management, marketing, business law, and technology.
  • Analyze managerial problems that utilize quantitative reasoning and critical thinking within the global and diverse sector of sports.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of interpersonal, written, and oral communication competencies needed to function in amateur and professional sports arenas.
  • Evaluate leadership and ethical decision-making competencies based on standards set by the industry.
  • Gather data and assess results, employ problem-solving techniques, and use information literacy concepts related to sports.
  • Apply academic knowledge and develop professional competencies in a professional setting.

BBA – Sports Promotion and Management (120 Credits)


For more information on this major concentration, please refer to the University Catalog.