Sport Business
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duration
4 Years
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format
In-Seat
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location
Charleston
Program Overview
From amateur sports to professional leagues, sports announcing to event planning, our Sport Business degree will prepare you for a wide range of career possibilities. The program consists of core business classes and a diverse selection of sport business classes to focus your career goals within the sports industry. The design of the program also encourages you to complete a second major or a minor in another field, enhancing your marketability in the job field.
Note: Students receive a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, with a major in Sport Business.
Freshman applicants with a 2.5 or higher high school GPA and transfer students with a 2.0 or higher cumulative college GPA are eligible for general admission to UC, and will gain direct entry into this program. Students may apply online or download the admissions application.
Program Highlights
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Classes provide practicum opportunities, service-learning, and internship experiences that allow students to work and gain experience with a sports business organization.
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You’ll learn valuable life lessons from professionals in the industry.
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Small class sizes allow personal attention from faculty with sports industry experience.
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The program is based on the Commission on Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA) standards.
Program Outcomes
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Internships
You’ll be required to complete a practicum experience in your sophomore year and an internship with a sports organization in your senior year. Internships previously completed with organizations such as:
- Western and Southern ATP Tournament in Cincinnati
- Cincinnati Reds
- Mahong Valley Scrappers
- Columbus Clippers
- Charlotte Hornets
- The Memorial Tournament
- West Virginia Power
- University of Charleston Athletics
- West Virginia Senior Sports Classic
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Job Opportunities
Graduates are employed by organizations such as:
- Columbus Blue Jackets
- Pittsburgh Pirates
- ESPN Wide World of Sports
- LA Galaxy
- Toronto FC
- UC Baseball
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Graduate School
Our students pursue graduate-level training at:
- Ohio University
- University of Alabama
- University of Louisville
- University of Pittsburgh
- University of Charleston
- Florida Atlantic University
Meet the Faculty
Meet the Faculty
Sport Business Program Director
Assistant Professor