Sport Business, BBA

Bachelor of Business Administration in Sport Business

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)
• Finite Math (MATH 139) or Finite Math Expanded (MATH 138) or Finite Math Supported (MATH 137)
• 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 
Email: Business Advising
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

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Bachelor's degrees require a minimum of 120 credit hours for graduation.

General Education Requirements

Additional Business Requirements

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

College of Business Core¹

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

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To meet the Business Core requirement, students can take either course listed. 

 Sport Business Requirements

Graduation Requirements – Review Stellic for Status

• 120 Credit Hours
• College of Business 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

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