Sports Management
Students earning an emphasis in Sports Management will take a range of courses designed to prepare them for jobs in the rapidly growing field of sports and athletic entertainment. Graduates can find administrative careers in athletic teams, leagues and events.
Primary Desired Outcomes:
Our desire is that graduates of the 网赌最好最大平台 School of Business and Leadership will be able to:
- Communicate effectively in both oral and written forms in business settings
- Demonstrate people skills to make a great first impression when meeting new people
- Effectively demonstrate high character in team settings
- Effectively utilize technological resources
- Demonstrate critical thinking skills
- Build a professional network of contacts
- Find employment in a field of Business
Required Course Listing
Total Program Hours: 121
College 101 or Intro to 网赌最好最大平台
Composition I or ENG 100
This course is designed to help students understand and develop their writing, reading, and thinking abilities through writing and the examination of any variety of texts, including literature, with emphasis on the writing process, and to prepare students to develop analytical, interpretive, and synthesizing abilities. Students in this course will also be introduced to library and Internet research methods. (Prerequisite: Regular Admit or one semester of ENG 100.) (Minimum grade “C”)
Composition II
English 102 builds on skills learned in English 101 by further leading students to analyze and write critically about any variety of texts, including literature, and to apply research skills toward the production of a research paper. (Prerequisite: a grade of C or higher in ENG 101.) (Minimum grade “C”)
Fundamentals of Speech
This course, accompanied by a lab, equips students with the fundamentals of skillful oral delivery. Students learn to prepare and present short informative and persuasive speeches. The selection and organization of material, methods of securing interest and attention, and elements of delivery are emphasized. Offered every semester.
History Elective
Humanities Elective
Introduction to New Testmanet
An introduction to the New Testament, including a survey of key tools and techniques for further study of the NT. (Prerequisite: BOT 110.) Required during the second semester of enrollment at 网赌最好最大平台.
Introduction to Old Testament
An introduction to the Old Testament, including a survey of key tools and techniques for further study of the OT.
Math Elective
(Minimum grade “C”)
Science Elective: Science and Society
This course focuses upon basic scientific principles and their application to selected topics of current interest. As a consumer and a citizen, the student will be prepared with a body of knowledge which can be used to evaluate societal issues which are the consequence of human actions and technology. Offered every spring.
Social Science Elective
College 101 or Intro to 网赌最好最大平台
Composition I or ENG 100
This course is designed to help students understand and develop their writing, reading, and thinking abilities through writing and the examination of any variety of texts, including literature, with emphasis on the writing process, and to prepare students to develop analytical, interpretive, and synthesizing abilities. Students in this course will also be introduced to library and Internet research methods. (Prerequisite: Regular Admit or one semester of ENG 100.) (Minimum grade “C”)
Composition II
English 102 builds on skills learned in English 101 by further leading students to analyze and write critically about any variety of texts, including literature, and to apply research skills toward the production of a research paper. (Prerequisite: a grade of C or higher in ENG 101.) (Minimum grade “C”)
Fundamentals of Speech
This course, accompanied by a lab, equips students with the fundamentals of skillful oral delivery. Students learn to prepare and present short informative and persuasive speeches. The selection and organization of material, methods of securing interest and attention, and elements of delivery are emphasized. Offered every semester.
History Elective
Humanities Elective
Introduction to New Testmanet
An introduction to the New Testament, including a survey of key tools and techniques for further study of the NT. (Prerequisite: BOT 110.) Required during the second semester of enrollment at 网赌最好最大平台.
Introduction to Old Testament
An introduction to the Old Testament, including a survey of key tools and techniques for further study of the OT.
Math Elective
(Minimum grade “C”)
Science Elective: Science and Society
This course focuses upon basic scientific principles and their application to selected topics of current interest. As a consumer and a citizen, the student will be prepared with a body of knowledge which can be used to evaluate societal issues which are the consequence of human actions and technology. Offered every spring.
Social Science Elective
Acts
A study of the Book of Acts in the context of its historical and cultural framework. (Prerequisites: BOT 110 and BNT 110.)
BNT, BOT, BTH, CML, CMM, CMP, CMY, or IST Elective
BNT, BOT, BTH, CML, CMM, CMP, CMY, or IST Elective
Christ and Culture
This is a capstone course that will pull together learning from previous courses in Bible, theology, philosophy, and literature. It will explore the relationship of worldview and culture formation, noting how other worldviews stand in comparison/contrast/tension with the Christian worldview. (Prerequisites: BOT 110 and BNT 110.)
Christian Heritage
An introduction to the basics of the Christian faith, its history, and its doctrine. (Prerequisites: BOT 110 and BNT 110.)
Introduction to New Testament
An introduction to the New Testament, including a survey of key tools and techniques for further study of the NT. (Prerequisite: BOT 110.) Required during the second semester of enrollment at 网赌最好最大平台.
Introduction to Old Testament
An introduction to the Old Testament, including a survey of key tools and techniques for further study of the OT.
Acts
A study of the Book of Acts in the context of its historical and cultural framework. (Prerequisites: BOT 110 and BNT 110.)
BNT, BOT, BTH, CML, CMM, CMP, CMY, or IST Elective
BNT, BOT, BTH, CML, CMM, CMP, CMY, or IST Elective
Christ and Culture
This is a capstone course that will pull together learning from previous courses in Bible, theology, philosophy, and literature. It will explore the relationship of worldview and culture formation, noting how other worldviews stand in comparison/contrast/tension with the Christian worldview. (Prerequisites: BOT 110 and BNT 110.)
Christian Heritage
An introduction to the basics of the Christian faith, its history, and its doctrine. (Prerequisites: BOT 110 and BNT 110.)
Introduction to New Testament
An introduction to the New Testament, including a survey of key tools and techniques for further study of the NT. (Prerequisite: BOT 110.) Required during the second semester of enrollment at 网赌最好最大平台.
Introduction to Old Testament
An introduction to the Old Testament, including a survey of key tools and techniques for further study of the OT.
Business Communications
The principles and practices of modern written business communications are studied. Emphasis is placed on writing a variety of memorandums, letters, and reports. (Prerequisites: ENG 101 and 102) (Offered Every Fall) (A grade of at least “C” is required for the BBA degree.)
Career Search Seminar
This course will teach students tools and techniques for conducting a successful job search. Topics include but are not limited to resume preparation, interviewing skills, and methods for locating potential employment opportunities. (Prerequisite: 24 earned hours) (Offered Every Fall) (A grade of at least “C” is required for the BBA degree.)
Introduction to Business
An overview of the functional areas of business administration, including, but not limited to, general principles of management, marketing, finance, accounting, and strategic planning. This course is designed for students who have no background in business. (Offered Every Spring.) (A grade of at least “C” is required for the BBA degree.)
Macroeconomics
A study of macroeconomics principles, such as national income, production, employment, the money and banking system, and the modern theory of national income, economic growth, inflation, and the problems of economic stabilization are examined. (Offered Every Spring.) (A grade of at least “C” is required for the BBA degree.)
Microeconomics
A study of microeconomic principles, such as applications to the firm, concepts of demand, supply, pricing, and resource allocation under various competitive conditions. Also, the subject of international trade will be examined. (Offered Every Fall.) (A grade of at least “C” is required for the BBA degree.)
Principles of Finance
The financial principles and functions as they apply to organizations are presented. This course will study the models and tools used by companies to help forecast financial needs, manage working capital, and evaluate and acquire productive assets. (Offered Every Fall.) (A grade of at least “C” is required for the BBA degree.)
Principles of Financial Accounting
A study of fundamental accounting relationships, the accounting cycle, the accounting process for merchandising enterprises, receivables, payables, inventories, deferrals, accruals, and intangible assets. (Offered Every Fall.) (A grade of at least “C” is required for the BBA degree.)
Principles of Leadership
This course focuses on leadership with an emphasis on developing the leader within through the study and application of theory and personal assessment of traits and skills associated with being a leader. An overview of salient articles and books about past and present leaders will be included. (Offered Every Fall.) (A grade of at least “C” is required for the BBA degree.)
Principles of Management
A study of the development of management and organizational theories. Emphasis will be placed on the managerial tasks of planning, organizing, staffing, leading, and controlling. (Offered Every Fall.) (A grade of at least “C” is required for the BBA degree.)
Principles of Managerial Accounting
A study of accounting systems, concepts, and applications. The formation, organization, and operation of corporations and partnerships will be covered. Particular emphasis will be placed on financial statement analysis. (Prerequisite: ACC 201) (Offered Every Spring.) (A grade of at least “C” is required for the BBA degree.)
Principles of Marketing
An introduction to the marketing of goods and services in advanced market economics. A study of marketing mixes pricing, distribution activities, consumer behavior, market research, and the selection of target markets. (Offered Every Spring.) (A grade of at least “C” is required for the BBA degree.)
Strategic Management
This course will primarily analyze both for-profit and not-for-profit case scenarios and develop alternative solutions and recommendations for implementation. This course is intended to be a capstone course, which will integrate various areas of business. (Prerequisite: Senior Standing, 90+ earned hours) (Offered Every Spring.) (A grade of at least “C” is required for the BBA degree.)
Business Communications
The principles and practices of modern written business communications are studied. Emphasis is placed on writing a variety of memorandums, letters, and reports. (Prerequisites: ENG 101 and 102) (Offered Every Fall) (A grade of at least “C” is required for the BBA degree.)
Career Search Seminar
This course will teach students tools and techniques for conducting a successful job search. Topics include but are not limited to resume preparation, interviewing skills, and methods for locating potential employment opportunities. (Prerequisite: 24 earned hours) (Offered Every Fall) (A grade of at least “C” is required for the BBA degree.)
Introduction to Business
An overview of the functional areas of business administration, including, but not limited to, general principles of management, marketing, finance, accounting, and strategic planning. This course is designed for students who have no background in business. (Offered Every Spring.) (A grade of at least “C” is required for the BBA degree.)
Macroeconomics
A study of macroeconomics principles, such as national income, production, employment, the money and banking system, and the modern theory of national income, economic growth, inflation, and the problems of economic stabilization are examined. (Offered Every Spring.) (A grade of at least “C” is required for the BBA degree.)
Microeconomics
A study of microeconomic principles, such as applications to the firm, concepts of demand, supply, pricing, and resource allocation under various competitive conditions. Also, the subject of international trade will be examined. (Offered Every Fall.) (A grade of at least “C” is required for the BBA degree.)
Principles of Finance
The financial principles and functions as they apply to organizations are presented. This course will study the models and tools used by companies to help forecast financial needs, manage working capital, and evaluate and acquire productive assets. (Offered Every Fall.) (A grade of at least “C” is required for the BBA degree.)
Principles of Financial Accounting
A study of fundamental accounting relationships, the accounting cycle, the accounting process for merchandising enterprises, receivables, payables, inventories, deferrals, accruals, and intangible assets. (Offered Every Fall.) (A grade of at least “C” is required for the BBA degree.)
Principles of Leadership
This course focuses on leadership with an emphasis on developing the leader within through the study and application of theory and personal assessment of traits and skills associated with being a leader. An overview of salient articles and books about past and present leaders will be included. (Offered Every Fall.) (A grade of at least “C” is required for the BBA degree.)
Principles of Management
A study of the development of management and organizational theories. Emphasis will be placed on the managerial tasks of planning, organizing, staffing, leading, and controlling. (Offered Every Fall.) (A grade of at least “C” is required for the BBA degree.)
Principles of Managerial Accounting
A study of accounting systems, concepts, and applications. The formation, organization, and operation of corporations and partnerships will be covered. Particular emphasis will be placed on financial statement analysis. (Prerequisite: ACC 201) (Offered Every Spring.) (A grade of at least “C” is required for the BBA degree.)
Principles of Marketing
An introduction to the marketing of goods and services in advanced market economics. A study of marketing mixes pricing, distribution activities, consumer behavior, market research, and the selection of target markets. (Offered Every Spring.) (A grade of at least “C” is required for the BBA degree.)
Strategic Management
This course will primarily analyze both for-profit and not-for-profit case scenarios and develop alternative solutions and recommendations for implementation. This course is intended to be a capstone course, which will integrate various areas of business. (Prerequisite: Senior Standing, 90+ earned hours) (Offered Every Spring.) (A grade of at least “C” is required for the BBA degree.)
Advanced Mkting/Promotion
A course that explores marketing management. Emphasis will be placed on licensing, brand development and sponsorship. The primary project will be a marketing plan for a specific event, which will be developed, presented, and executed. (Prerequisite: MKT 302.) (Offered Every Fall.) (A grade of at least “C” is required for the BBA degree.)
Electives
Facility Management
A course designed to develop an overall understanding of facility management. Knowledge will be developed in all areas of facility management to include marketing, maintenance, and program evaluation. (Offered Every Spring.) (A grade of at least “C” is required for the BBA degree.)
Introduction to Sport Management
An introduction to the diverse field of sport management. Emphasis will be placed on developing an understanding of jobs available in the sport business field, the elements of marketing, facility management and promotions about sport, and the differences between intercollegiate and professional athletics. (Offered Every Fall.) (A grade of at least “C” is required for the BBA degree.)
Sport Communcation/Public Relations
A study focusing on the importance of effective verbal and written communications. Emphasis will be placed on communicating effectively interpersonally and within group and organizational settings. In addition, the area of public relations will be addressed, including both the media and the community. (Offered Every Spring.) (A grade of at least “C” is required for the BBA degree.)
Upper Level Electives
Advanced Mkting/Promotion
A course that explores marketing management. Emphasis will be placed on licensing, brand development and sponsorship. The primary project will be a marketing plan for a specific event, which will be developed, presented, and executed. (Prerequisite: MKT 302.) (Offered Every Fall.) (A grade of at least “C” is required for the BBA degree.)
Electives
Facility Management
A course designed to develop an overall understanding of facility management. Knowledge will be developed in all areas of facility management to include marketing, maintenance, and program evaluation. (Offered Every Spring.) (A grade of at least “C” is required for the BBA degree.)
Introduction to Sport Management
An introduction to the diverse field of sport management. Emphasis will be placed on developing an understanding of jobs available in the sport business field, the elements of marketing, facility management and promotions about sport, and the differences between intercollegiate and professional athletics. (Offered Every Fall.) (A grade of at least “C” is required for the BBA degree.)
Sport Communcation/Public Relations
A study focusing on the importance of effective verbal and written communications. Emphasis will be placed on communicating effectively interpersonally and within group and organizational settings. In addition, the area of public relations will be addressed, including both the media and the community. (Offered Every Spring.) (A grade of at least “C” is required for the BBA degree.)
Upper Level Electives
Additional Course Notes
Business Administration, Sport Management Emphasis majors are required to complete an approved 12 hours of electives.
Christ-Centered Vision
“The Christ-centered vision of 网赌最好最大平台 both connected me with people whose influence has shaped me to this day and gave me a foundation in ministry-effectiveness for which I am extremely thankful.”
Kyle Davies, Class of 2013 & 2015
