International Business, Sport Management, B.S.

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The International Business - Sport Management degree is designed to provide in-depth expertise in the discipline of sport management while it concurrently provides students with a broader, global business perspective. Such perspective is essential to operating in today's increasing complex multi-national business context. The program ensures students have a proficiency in a second language, enhanced socio-cultural awareness and a robust study abroad experience. Today's business climate is marked by fluid and interconnected financial markets, widely available technological advancements that increase global connectivity, increased international trade, and the emergence of vibrant growing economies in what were formerly considered third world countries. Increased globalization has necessitated that managers have a broad, holistic perspective that incorporates the diverse components of an international business degree. Such a degree will become increasingly valuable as the trends associated with 21st century commerce progress.

Students earning a B.S. degree in international business - sport management are required to complete 121 credits, including the university core curriculum (41 credits) and the business program core (30 credits). Further clarification and additional requirements are outlined below:

University Core Curriculum: 41 credits

Majors that comply with the College of Business (CoB) core will complete the 41-credit University Core Curriculum with the following restrictions:

Core Competency 3 - Mathematical and Quantitative Literacy

Competency 3.1: MATH 1108 - College Mathematics (or equivalent or higher)
Competency 3.2: BANL 1100 - Introduction to Business Analytics

Core Competency 5 - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

Competency 5.2: ECON 1134 - Introduction to Microeconomics
Competency 5.2: BUSA 1000 Business and Entrepreneurship

Core Competency 7 - The Individual and Society

Competency 7.2: ECON 1133 - Introduction to Macroeconomics

Core Competency 8 - Global and Intercultural Awareness

Competency 8.1: Foreign Language I

Majors that comply with the College of Business (CoB) core are not restricted in the way that the Writing Across the Curriculum requirement is satisfied.

Business Core: 30 credits

These courses develop the foundation knowledge and competencies from which major-specific course work may follow:

International Business - Sport Management: 42 credits

SMGT 1120 - Development of American Sports
SMGT 2230 - Management of Sport Industries
SMGT 3320 - Sport Industries and the Law
SMGT 3325 - Sport Facility Management
SMGT 4415 - International Sport Management
SMGT 4430 - Financial Mgt Sports Administration
SMGT 4474 - Sport Marketing
SMGT 4475 - Sport Event Management
SMGT 4476 - Event Execution Capstone
SMGT 4598 - Internship
International Elective outside of major - select one of the following courses:
ACCT 4437 - International Accounting and Taxation
BUSL 2201 - International Business Law
ECON 2200 - Global Economy
ECON 4440 - Economic Development
FINC 4425 - International Finance
HTMG 3325 - Destination Marketing and Sales
HTMG 4410 - International Tourism
MGMT 4415 - Multinational Management
MKTG 4413 - International Marketing
Plus one SMGT elective, chosen in consultation with the advisor
Plus Foreign Language II
Plus Foreign Language III or IV

In addition to the major requirements listed above, students are required to fulfill a Study Abroad Experience by completing one of the following:

One semester abroad
One year abroad
Faculty-led short term study abroad
International internship abroad
The equivalent of any of the above as approved by the department chair

Free Electives: 5 credits

5 credits chosen in consultation with the adviser.

These credits can provide advanced material, either in the major or in course work, which reflects emerging issues of importance. Students should consult with their academic adviser for course selection.