The Sports, Entertainment, Event Management bachelor's degree program prepares students to enter the multi-billion-dollar sports, entertainment and event management industry with the skills and knowledge to excel in their career. A managerial foundation provides a solid core of industry-relevant courses and a theoretical background. Coursework is coupled with professional preparation, active-learning classrooms and access to industry professionals. During the first year of the program, students begin taking foundational courses in sports, entertainment and event management. As they progress into more advanced coursework, students have the option of moving into specializations to begin tailoring their degree to best meet their future goals. With 15 credits free electives available, students also have the option to participate in additional off-site internships under the direction of an industry professional. This experience allows students to actively participate in the real-world setting of sales and marketing, sports management, venue management, event production, and golf course/private club operations. Students can also choose to participate in a study abroad program, select a minor or take additional courses outside of their discipline to enhance their learning experience.
Upon completion of the program, graduates are expected to: Apply the major concepts, skills and values of the sports, entertainment and event management industry by integrating the concepts of marketing, finance, operations and ancillary services in the management of a range of events, Communicate effectively to diverse audiences, purposes and situations in a variety of contexts within the sports, entertainment and event management industry, Use decision support tools to solve problems and facilitate organizational processes by applying critical thinking and ethical problem solving to management decisions within the sports, entertainment and event management industry, Analyze and apply the process of negotiations within the sports, entertainment and event management industry and Demonstrate leadership skills and adapt them to a diverse global market in the sports, entertainment and event management industry.
