Sport Business
duration
4 Years
format
In-Seat
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
Classes provide practicum opportunities, service-learning, and internship experiences that allow students to work and gain experience with a sports business organization.
You’ll learn valuable life lessons from professionals in the industry.
Small class sizes allow personal attention from faculty with sports industry experience.
The program is based on the Commission on Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA) standards.
Program Outcomes
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
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
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