BSA/BSL - Business-Sports Administration

BSA 200: Variable Topics in Business-Sports Administration (3)

In this course, students will have the opportunity to study topics of interest in Sports Administration not usually covered in the present course offerings.

BSA 201: Social Issues in Sports (3)

This course is designed to provide students with a way of understanding the social and cultural impact of sports by conceptualizing sport as a microcosm of society. Students will explore how sports affect people and how they interact with and affect one another in relation to sports. Topics include theories, youth, race, religion, gender, ethnicity, economics, social class, and politics. (General Education: Intellect and Inquiry Series: Social Responsibility and Civic Engagement)

BSA 301: Sports Administration Clinical I (1)

Students will learn to handle the administrative and organizational challenges of actually running a sports team or organization by being paired with the team's coach or administrator during the team's 'off-season' semester.

Prerequisite: Junior or Senior status as defined by the College catalog or instructor permission.

BSA 302: Sports Administration Clinical II (2)

Students will learn to handle the administrative and organizational challenges of actually running a sports team or organization by being paired with the team's coach or administrator during the team's 'in-season' semester.

Prerequisite: Junior or Senior status as defined by the College catalog or instructor permission.

BSA 303: Event Planning (3)

This course covers the management and operation of meetings, conventions and various athletic and other events and the economic impact of these events. Students gain an introduction to the sports tourism industry and the marketing of hospitality. Students will also learn about the meetings industry and the process of negotiation for meeting and convention equipment and services including food and beverage catering and other services. Facilities, technology, media, and trends are discussed. Students will plan and manage an actual event.

BSA 304: Sports Marketing, Promotion and Fundraising (3)

This course will study the basic principles of marketing theory and practice in the sports industry and will include the areas of promotion and fundraising. Emphasis will be placed on professional sports, corporate fitness, college/high school athletics, and youth, amateur and recreational sports, leagues, and organizations. 3 credits lecture and 1 credit lab (20 hours).

BSL 304: Sports Marketing, Promotion and Fundraising Lab (1)

Laboratory component to BSA 304.

BSA 321 – Halo Crew (3)

Students will learn to handle the administrative and organizational challenges of running a sports team or organization’s game day activities.

BSA 400: Variable Topics in Business-Sports Administration (3)

In this course, students will have the opportunity to study topics of interest in Sports Administration not usually covered in the present course offerings.

BSA 403: Legal and Ethical Issues in Sports Administration (3)

This course is designed to build on the basic legal concepts taught in Business Law I. Students are required to demonstrate the ability to understand, analyze, and apply the substantive areas of sports law, regulation, and ethics governing players, teams, and sports organizations. The course will focus on the practical application and impact of such laws, regulations, and ethical considerations at various competitive levels including youth, amateur, high school, collegiate, and professional sports..

BSA 413: Sports Finance (3)

This course is designed to develop basic concepts of financial analysis and decision making. Students will demonstrate the ability to apply these concepts to make financial, management, and other decisions in the unique world of sports business. Students will sharpen their analytic skills and will gain practical experience by solving real world problems related to sports finance.

BSA 423: Sports Media and Public Relations (3)

This course focuses on the study and application of media relations and communications and the role they play in contemporary sports.

Prerequisite: CT 233 and BU 253.