Sport Business, BBA

Bachelor of Business Administration in Sport Business (650110BBA)

The BBA in Sport Business degree prepares students to answer important questions that arise in sport business. Core competencies include critical thinking and communication skills as well as a broad understanding of business administration-related coursework as it relates to the sport industry. Students gain experience in applying business concepts in sport-specific settings which culminates with a consulting project. Upon completion of the program, students can expect job opportunities in varying roles in professional, intercollegiate, and community sport organizations.

Requirements for Admission

  • 2.5 average cumulative
  • English Composition I and II (ENGL 111 & ENGL 112)
  • Speech requirement (COMM 105 or COMM 106)
  • College Algebra (MATH 145) or Calculus with Business Applications (MATH 210)
  • Principles of Microeconomics (ECON 200) or Principles of Macroeconomics (ECON 201)
  • One of the following courses:
    • Accounting Principles I (ACCT 201)
    • Spreadsheet Modeling & Decision Analysis (ACCT 250)
    • Introduction to Entrepreneurship (ENTRE 201)
    • Legal & Social Environment of Business (BLAW 220)
    • Marketing Principles (MKTG 205)

College of Business Undergraduate Programs
http://www.uakron.edu/business/advising 
(330) 972-7042 
businessadvising@uakron.edu 
College of Business room 260

The following information has official approval of The Department of Management and The College of Business, but is intended only as a supplemental guide. Official degree requirements are established at the time of transfer and admission to the degree-granting college. Students should refer to the Degree Progress Report (Stellic) which is definitive for graduation requirements. Completion of this degree within the identified time frame below is contingent upon many factors, including but not limited to: class availability, total number of required credits, work schedule, finances, family, course drops/withdrawals, successfully passing courses, prerequisites, among others. The transfer process is completed through an appointment with your academic advisor. 

Requirements

Summary

General Education Requirements36
Additional Business Requirements4
College of Business Core42
Sport Business Requirements33
Additional Credits for Graduation *5
Total Hours120

Recommended General Education Courses

Students pursuing a bachelor’s degree must complete the following General Education coursework. Diversity courses may also fulfill major or Breadth of Knowledge requirements. Integrated and Applied Learning courses may also fulfill requirements in the major.
Students are not required to enroll in the specific courses listed below. However, to facilitate successful degree completion, the academic department strongly encourages completion of the following recommendations.
Academic Foundations12
Mathematics, Statistics and Logic: 3 credit hours
MATH 145
Algebra for Calculus
Speaking: 3 credit hours
COMM 105
Introduction to Public Speaking
or COMM 106
 Effective Oral Communication
Writing: 6 credit hours
ENGL 111
English Composition I
ENGL 112
English Composition II
Breadth of Knowledge 22
Arts/Humanities: 9 credit hours
PHIL 120
Introduction to Ethics
Natural Sciences: 7 credit hours
Social Sciences: 6 credit hours
ECON 200
Principles of Microeconomics
SOCIO 100
Introduction to Sociology
Diversity
Domestic Diversity
SOCIO 100
Introduction to Sociology
Global Diversity
Integrated and Applied Learning2
Select one class from one of the following subcategories:
Complex Issues Facing Society
Capstone
Review the General Education Requirements page for detailed course listings.
Total Hours36

Additional Business Requirements

General Education Mathematics Requirement
MATH 145Algebra for Calculus4
Required Business Courses
BUSN 110College of Business Success Seminar 1
BUSN 111Professional Development Seminar 1
Recommended Business Courses
BUSN 200Personal Leadership Skills
Total Hours4
1

Only required for new first-year students. Transfer students are excluded from this requirement.

College of Business Core1

ECON 201Principles of Macroeconomics 23
or ECON 244 Introduction to Economic Analysis
BUSN 230Business Communication3
or COMM 235 Business and Professional Communication
ACCT 201Accounting Principles I3
ACCT 202Accounting Principles II3
ACCT 250Spreadsheet Modeling & Decision Analysis3
BLAW 220Legal & Social Environment of Business3
FIN 301Principles of Finance3
MGMT 201Management: Principles & Concepts3
MGMT 304Business Statistics3
MGMT 305Business Analytics3
MGMT 490Strategic Management3
SCM 330Principles of Supply Chain and Operations Management3
MKTG 205Marketing Principles3
INTB 205International Business3
Total Hours42
1

Student must also have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 across the College of Business Core. 

2

Students cannot get credit for both ECON 201 and ECON 244.  

 Sport Business Requirements

MGMT 202Introduction to Sport Business3
MGMT 307Strategic Leadership in Sport Business3
MGMT 370Financial Issues in Sport3
MGMT 422Applied Sales in Sport3
MGMT 404Current Topics in Sport Business3
MGMT 470Sport Business Consulting Project3
Additional Approved Electives15
Total Hours33

Graduation Requirements – Review DPR for Status

  • 120 Credit Hours
  • College of Business residency Residency = Last 15 credits earned in the College of Business
  • UA Residency = Students must complete their final 30 credits in residence at The University of Akron
  • At least 50% of the business core and major course requirements must be earned at The University of Akron
  • Overall GPA = 2.3
  • Major GPA = 2.0
  • Business & Economics GPA = 2.0
  • Business Core Classes GPA = 2.0

Recommended Sequence

 
Plan of Study Grid
1st Year
Fall SemesterHours
BUSN 110 College of Business Success Seminar 1-3
ENGL 111 English Composition I 3
MATH 145 Algebra for Calculus 4
COMM 105
or COMM 106
 Introduction to Public Speaking
or Effective Oral Communication
 3
SOCIO 100 Introduction to Sociology 3
Humanities Requirement 3
 Hours17-19
Spring Semester
BUSN 111 Professional Development Seminar 1
ENGL 112 English Composition II 3
Arts/Humanities Requirement 3
Global Diversity Requirement 3
Arts Requirement 3
Natural Science Requirement with Lab 4
 Hours17
2nd Year
Fall Semester
ECON 200 Principles of Microeconomics 3
ACCT 201 Accounting Principles I 3
ACCT 250 Spreadsheet Modeling & Decision Analysis 3
BLAW 220 Legal & Social Environment of Business 3
MKTG 205 Marketing Principles 3
 Hours15
Spring Semester
ECON 201 Principles of Macroeconomics 3
BUSN 230 Business Communication 3
ACCT 202 Accounting Principles II 3
INTB 205 International Business 3
MGMT 201 Management: Principles & Concepts 3
 Hours15
3rd Year
Fall Semester
FIN 301 Principles of Finance 3
MGMT 304 Business Statistics 3
SCM 330 Principles of Supply Chain and Operations Management 3
SPRT 100 Career Explorations Into Sport 3
Complex Issues Requirement 3
 Hours15
Spring Semester
MGMT 305 Business Analytics 3
SPRT 424 Sports Leadership 3
MGMT 422 Applied Sales in Sport 3
Sport Business Elective 3
Natural Science Requirement 3
 Hours15
4th Year
Fall Semester
MGMT 370 Financial Issues in Sport 3
MGMT 404 Current Topics in Sport Business 3
Sport Business Elective 3
Sport Business Elective 3
Free Elective 2
 Hours14
Spring Semester
MGMT 470 Sport Business Consulting Project 3
MGMT 490 Strategic Management 3
Free Elective 3
Free Elective 3
 Hours12
 Total Hours120-122