Sport Business
Major: Sport Business
Degree Awarded: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA)
Calendar Type: Quarter
Total Credit Hours: 180.0
Co-op Options: Three Co-op (Five years); One Co-op (Four years); No Co-op (Four years)
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) code: 31.0504
Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) code:
About the Program
The BSBA in Sport Business is designed for students who plan to pursue careers in the sport industry. The major draws on the strengths of its own offerings and the required business administration core.
Students will master the knowledge and skills necessary for success in professional sports organizations, collegiate athletics, sport media companies, and businesses that service and are complimentary to the sport industry. The co-op option engages students with extensive experiential learning. Our Philadelphia location is optimal for accessing opportunities throughout the Northeast corridor and beyond.
The program offers options covering a wide range of areas of study; students are able to match their skills, abilities, and interests with a specific niche within the sport industry. Students may choose a minor or create their own particular specialization and area of expertise, in consultation with our department's academic advisor and faculty.
Degree Requirements
Students participating in the cooperative education program will be enrolled in the required prep course, COOP 101, generally three terms before their co-op begins. As of September 2020, COOP 101 will be one credit.
| Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) Degree Requirements | ||
| General Education Requirements | ||
| CIVC 101 | Introduction to Civic Engagement | 1.0 |
| COM 270 [WI] | Business Communication | 3.0 |
| ENGL 101 | Composition and Rhetoric I: Inquiry and Exploratory Research | 3.0 |
| or ENGL 111 | English Composition I | |
| ENGL 102 | Composition and Rhetoric II: Advanced Research and Evidence-Based Writing | 3.0 |
| or ENGL 112 | English Composition II | |
| ENGL 103 | Composition and Rhetoric III: Themes and Genres | 3.0 |
| or ENGL 113 | English Composition III | |
| MATH 101 | Introduction to Analysis I | 4.0 |
| MATH 102 | Introduction to Analysis II | 4.0 |
| PHIL 105 | Critical Reasoning | 3.0 |
| PSY 101 | General Psychology I | 3.0 |
| UNIV B101 | The Drexel Experience | 1.0 |
| UNIV B201 [WI] | Career Management | 1.0 |
| English literature elective ENGL 200 through ENGL 399 | 3.0 | |
| Fine Arts elective | 3.0 | |
| History (HIST) elective | 4.0 | |
| Select two of the following: | 6.0 | |
| Applied Cells, Genetics & Physiology | ||
or BIO 101 | Applied Biological Diversity, Ecology & Evolution | |
| Applied Chemistry | ||
| Applied Physics | ||
| General Education Electives | ||
| Students select seven (21.0 credits) general education electives, with a minimum of one course in each of the following three categories. Students take the remaining 12.0 credits from any of the topics listed under Additional General Education Electives. | ||
| Society and Culture | ||
| Communication, English, Fine Arts, Global Studies, Language or Philosophy | 3.0 | |
| Social Science | ||
| Anthropology, History, Sociology, Political Science, Psychology | 3.0 | |
| Science | ||
| Computer Science, Information Systems, Science | 3.0 | |
| Additional General Education Electives | ||
| Twelve (12.0) credits must be earned by taking 4 courses from the following topics: Communication, English, Fine Arts, Global Studies, Language, Philosophy, Anthropology, History, Sociology, Political Science, Psychology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Math, Science | 12.0 | |
| Business Requirements | ||
| ACCT 115 | Financial Accounting Foundations | 4.0 |
| ACCT 116 | Managerial Accounting Foundations | 4.0 |
| BLAW 201 | Business Law I | 4.0 |
| BUSN 101 | Foundations of Business I (Online students take BUSN 111) | 4.0 |
| BUSN 102 | Foundations of Business II (Online students take BUSN 112) | 4.0 |
| ECON 201 | Principles of Microeconomics | 4.0 |
| ECON 202 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 4.0 |
| FIN 301 | Introduction to Finance | 4.0 |
| INTB 200 | International Business | 4.0 |
| MGMT 450 | Strategy and Competitive Advantage | 4.0 |
| MIS 200 | Management Information Systems | 4.0 |
| MKTG 201 | Introduction to Marketing Management | 4.0 |
| OPM 200 | Operations Management | 4.0 |
| ORGB 300 [WI] | Organizational Behavior | 4.0 |
| STAT 201 | Introduction to Business Statistics | 4.0 |
| Select one of the following: | 4.0 | |
| Introduction to Entrepreneurship | ||
| For-Profit Business Consulting | ||
| Nonprofit Business Consulting | ||
| Negotiations and Conflict Resolution | ||
| Business Statistics II | ||
| Major Requirements | ||
| Eight required courses (See Major Requirements list below) | 32.0 | |
| Free Electives | 18.0 | |
| Total Credits | 180.0 | |
| Sport Business Major Required Courses | ||
| SMT 110 | The Business of Sport | 4.0 |
| SMT 201 | Sports Marketing, Promotion, and Public Relations | 4.0 |
| SMT 230 | Sports and the Law | 4.0 |
| SMT 285 | Sport, Industry, and Society | 4.0 |
| SMT 320 | Sport Economics | 4.0 |
| Sport Major Electives: Select 3 of the following courses | 12.0 | |
| Sport Media Relations | ||
| Recreation, Wellness & Society | ||
| Sport Entrepreneurship | ||
| Olympic Games | ||
| NCAA Compliance | ||
| Technology and Sport | ||
| Legal Foundations of Title IX | ||
| Sports Agents & Labor Relations | ||
| Digital Sports Storytelling | ||
| Sports Facility Planning & Management | ||
| Sports Event Management | ||
| Digital Media in Sport | ||
| Fundraising in Sports | ||
| Corporate Sponsorship in Sports | ||
| Sports Contracts | ||
| Money, Power, Politics: College Sports in America | ||
| Business of Sports Media | ||
| Sports Gambling | ||
| Sport Governance & Policy | ||
| International Aspects of Sport | ||
| Sport Ticket Sales | ||
| Sport Business Consulting | ||
| Sport Finance | ||
| Sports Analytics | ||
| Sports Industry Practicum | ||
| Total Credits | 32.0 | |
Writing-Intensive Course Requirements
In order to graduate, all students must pass three writing-intensive courses after their freshman year. Two writing-intensive courses must be in a student's major. The third can be in any discipline. Students are advised to take one writing-intensive class each year, beginning with the sophomore year, and to avoid “clustering” these courses near the end of their matriculation. Transfer students need to meet with an academic advisor to review the number of writing-intensive courses required to graduate.
A "WI" next to a course in this catalog may indicate that this course can fulfill a writing-intensive requirement. For the most up-to-date list of writing-intensive courses being offered, students should check the Writing Intensive Course List at the University Writing Program. Students scheduling their courses can also conduct a search for courses with the attribute "WI" to bring up a list of all writing-intensive courses available that term.
Sample Plan of Study
Students participating in the cooperative education program will be enrolled in the required prep course, COOP 101, generally three terms before their co-op begins. As of September 2020, COOP 101 will be one credit.
| Term 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| BUSN 101 | Foundations of Business I | 4.0 |
| ECON 201 | Principles of Microeconomics | 4.0 |
| ENGL 101 or 111 | Composition and Rhetoric I: Inquiry and Exploratory Research English Composition I | 3.0 |
| MATH 101 | Introduction to Analysis I | 4.0 |
| UNIV 101 | The Drexel Experience | 1.0 |
| Term Credits | 16.0 | |
| Term 2 | ||
| BUSN 102 | Foundations of Business II | 4.0 |
| ECON 202 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 4.0 |
| ENGL 102 or 112 | Composition and Rhetoric II: Advanced Research and Evidence-Based Writing English Composition II | 3.0 |
| MATH 102 | Introduction to Analysis II | 4.0 |
| Term Credits | 15.0 | |
| Term 3 | ||
| ACCT 115 | Financial Accounting Foundations | 4.0 |
| ENGL 103 or 113 | Composition and Rhetoric III: Themes and Genres English Composition III | 3.0 |
| PSY 101 | General Psychology I | 3.0 |
| CIVC 101 | Introduction to Civic Engagement | 1.0 |
| General Education Elective | 3.0 | |
| Society and culture course | 3.0 | |
| Term Credits | 17.0 | |
| Term 4 | ||
| ACCT 116 | Managerial Accounting Foundations | 4.0 |
| STAT 201 | Introduction to Business Statistics | 4.0 |
| SMT 110 | The Business of Sport | 4.0 |
| Select one of the following | 3.0 | |
| Applied Cells, Genetics & Physiology Applied Biological Diversity, Ecology & Evolution | ||
| Applied Chemistry | ||
| Applied Physics | ||
| Term Credits | 15.0 | |
| Term 5 | ||
| BLAW 201 | Business Law I | 4.0 |
| INTB 200 | International Business | 4.0 |
| COM 270 [WI] | Business Communication | 3.0 |
| Select one of the following | 3.0 | |
| Applied Biological Diversity, Ecology & Evolution Applied Cells, Genetics & Physiology | ||
| Applied Chemistry | ||
| Applied Physics | ||
| Term Credits | 14.0 | |
| Term 6 | ||
| FIN 301 | Introduction to Finance | 4.0 |
| MKTG 201 | Introduction to Marketing Management | 4.0 |
| ORGB 300 [WI] | Organizational Behavior | 4.0 |
| ENGL 200 Through ENGL 399 | 3.0 | |
| Term Credits | 15.0 | |
| Term 7 | ||
| MIS 200 | Management Information Systems | 4.0 |
| OPM 200 | Operations Management | 4.0 |
| Science or Computer Science elective | 3.0 | |
| History Elective | 4.0 | |
| Term Credits | 15.0 | |
| Term 8 | ||
| PHIL 105 | Critical Reasoning | 3.0 |
| SMT 285 | Sport, Industry, and Society | 4.0 |
| Select one of the following | 4.0 | |
| Introduction to Entrepreneurship | ||
| For-Profit Business Consulting | ||
| Nonprofit Business Consulting | ||
| Management Simulation | ||
| Business Statistics II | ||
| Free Electives | 4.0 | |
| Term Credits | 15.0 | |
| Term 9 | ||
| SMT 230 | Sports and the Law | 4.0 |
| SMT 320 | Sport Economics | 4.0 |
| General Education Elective | 3.0 | |
| Free Electives | 4.0 | |
| Term Credits | 15.0 | |
| Term 10 | ||
| MGMT 450 | Strategy and Competitive Advantage | 4.0 |
| SMT 201 | Sports Marketing, Promotion, and Public Relations | 4.0 |
| Fine Arts Elective | 3.0 | |
| Sport Major Course | 4.0 | |
| Term Credits | 15.0 | |
| Term 11 | ||
| Sport Major Course | 4.0 | |
| UNIV B201 [WI] | Career Management | 1.0 |
| General Education Elective | 3.0 | |
| Social Science Elective | 3.0 | |
| Free Elective | 3.0 | |
| Term Credits | 14.0 | |
| Term 12 | ||
| Sport Major Course | 4.0 | |
| General Education Elective | 3.0 | |
| Free Electives | 7.0 | |
| Term Credits | 14.0 | |
| Total Credit: 180.0 | ||
Co-op/Career Opportunities
Co-op Opportunities
Drexel University has long been known for its co-operative education programs, through which students combine periods of full-time, career related employment with their studies. Co-op employment for sport business students is central to their experience.
With the BSBA sport business major, co-operative education gives students experience in a range of sport related jobs and settings. Students may be placed with professional athletic teams, university athletics and recreation programs, or with organizations aligned with sports (e.g., a sports agency). Co-op experiences are available with many of the region's sports, organizations, including professional sports teams, college athletic departments, law firms, and sports agencies, sports media networks, non-profit organizations, youth organizations, sports complexes, and others.
Career Opportunities
The multidisciplinary nature of the sport business program allows its graduates to be ready for a wide range of sport-related professions, including athletic management, the sport industry at all levels (professional, semi-professional, collegiate) within a range of organizations (public, private, professional, and amateur).
Sport business graduates are uniquely qualified for leadership, or support positions in professional and amateur sports organizations, college sports, and in other sports venues. The program also prepares students for graduate or professional study in a variety of fields including sport management, law, and business.
Facilities
In fall 2013, LeBow College opened its 12-story, Gerri C. LeBow Hall, with a finance trading lab, behavioral studies lab and integrated teaching technology in all classrooms. The new building features two lecture halls, 15 classrooms of varying sizes and seating configurations, including case study rooms and cluster classrooms designed to facilitate group work. Other amenities consist of extensive areas of student spaces, including 19 collaboration rooms, two quiet study areas, and 3,500 square feet of student lounges. Gerri C. LeBow Hall brings together faculty, students and staff, in a state of the art building on the University City campus. Please visit the LeBow College of Business webpage to learn more about Gerri C. LeBow Hall.
