Sport Management, BSBA
Program Description
The Sport Management program at La Salle University's School of Business is dedicated to developing future leaders in the sports industry through a commitment to excellence in education, innovation, and professional development. Our mission is to develop professionals who are adept in their field and embrace La Salle's ethical values and community-oriented spirit. We provide students with a deep understanding of the dynamic world of sports, underpinned by a strong foundation in business principles, and aim to foster critical thinking, strategic decision-making, and a global perspective.
Situated in Philadelphia, a city renowned for its passionate sports culture and wealth of opportunities in the sports sector, our program leverages this unique environment to offer students practical, real-world experiences. Surrounded by professional and collegiate sports activities, students are immersed in an environment that primes them for the evolving challenges and opportunities within the sports industry. Our goal is to ensure that our graduates leave not only as knowledgeable professionals but as industry leaders prepared to make a lasting impact in the field of sport management.
Degree Earned
B.S.B.A
Required for Graduation
- Courses
- Major: 21
- Total: 40
- Credits
- Major: 64
- Total: 120
- GPA
- Major: 2.0
- Cumulative: 2.0
Student Learning Outcomes
- Application of Sport Management Principles: Apply sport management principles to engage sport fans and consumers, with a clear distinction between the needs and behaviors of sport participants and spectators.
- Leadership and Strategic Decision-Making: Cultivate leadership skills and strategic decision-making abilities within the field of sport management
- Industry Knowledge: Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of the sport industry, including its key sectors, major trends, and global dynamics
- Business Skills: Apply business principles, including finance, marketing, and management, specifically to the context of sport organizations
- Data Analysis: Develop and demonstrate proficiency in analyzing human and financial capital within sport entities. Note: SLO specific to Sport Analytics Track
- Events and Operations Management: Ability to manage the operations of spectator-based events or facilities. Note: SLO specific to Event and Operations Track
Progress Chart
Level One - Core Courses
12 courses and 2 modules required.
Major Requirements
Major requirements include 4 Level Two ILO requirements, fulfilled through the major.
Students in this major must complete 40 courses in total in order to graduate. 21 courses will be from this major program.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Level One - Core Courses | ||
| Universal Required Courses | ||
| Students must complete the following 4 courses. | ||
| ILO 8.1: Written Communication | ||
| ENG 110 | College Writing I: Persuasion | 3 |
| ILO 5.1: Information Literacy | ||
| ENG 210 | College Writing II: Research | 3 |
| ILO 1.1: Understanding Diverse Perspectives | ||
| FYS 130 | First-Year Academic Seminar 1 | 3 |
| ILO 2.1: Reflective Thinking and Valuing | ||
| REL 100 | Religion Matters | 3 |
| Elective Core Courses | ||
| Students must complete 1 course in each of the following 4 ILOs. | ||
| ILO 3.1a: Scientific Reasoning | ||
| Choose course within ILO | 3 | |
| ILO 3.1b: Quantitative Reasoning | ||
| MTH 114 | Applied Business Calculus | 4 |
| ILO 6.1: Technological Competency | ||
| CSC 155 | Introduction to Computer Applications for Business | 3 |
| ILO 8.1a/12.1: Oral Communication/Collaborative Engagement | ||
| BUS 150 | Presentation and Collaboration Skills for Business | 3 |
| Distinct Discipline Core Courses | ||
| Students must complete 1 course in each of the following 4 ILOs. Each course must be from a different discipline. (A "discipline" is represented by the 3- or 4-letter prefix attached to each course.) | ||
| ILO 4.1: Critical Analysis and Reasoning | ||
| ECN 150 | Introductory Macroeconomics: The U.S. in the Global Economy I | 3 |
| ILO 9.1: Creative and Artistic Expression | ||
| Choose course within ILO | 3 | |
| ILO 10.1: Ethical Understanding and Reasoning | ||
| Choose course within ILO | 3 | |
| ILO 11.1: Cultural and Global Awareness and Sensitivity | ||
| Choose course within ILO | 3 | |
| Universal Required Modules | ||
| Students must complete the following 2 non-credit modules. 2 | ||
| ILO 7.1a | ||
| Health Literacy Module | ||
| ILO 7.1b | ||
| Financial Literacy Module | ||
| Major Requirements | ||
| Level Two | ||
| Students must complete 1 course/learning experience in each of the 4 commitments. | ||
| ILO 2.2: Broader Identity (Capstone Course/Experience) | ||
| BUS 400 | Business Strategy (ILO 2.2) | 3 |
| Select one ILO from 3.2a, 3.2b, 4.2, 5.2, 6.2, 7.2a, or 7.2b: Expanded Literacies | ||
| BUS 304 | Prescriptive Analytics (ILO 6.2) | 3 |
| ILO 8.2b: Effective Expression (Writing-Intensive Course) | ||
| BUS 203 | Organizational Behavior and Skill Development | 3 |
| Select one ILO from 10.2, 11.2, or 12.2: Active Responsibility | ||
| BUS 303 | Legal and Ethical Environment of Business (ILO 10.2) | 3 |
| All Other Required Courses | ||
| Business Core 3 | ||
| BUS 100 | Business Perspectives | 4 |
| BUS 101 | Introduction to Financial Accounting | 3 |
| BUS 102 | Accounting for Financial and Managerial Decision-Making | 3 |
| BUS 200 | Business Professionalism and Career Preparation | 3 |
| BUS 202 | Descriptive and Predictive Analytics | 3 |
| BUS 203 | Organizational Behavior and Skill Development | 3 |
| BUS 204 | Principles of Marketing with Applications | 3 |
| BUS 205 | Business Systems for Analytics | 3 |
| BUS 206 | Financial Markets and Institutions: Principles and Applications | 3 |
| BUS 208 | Fundamentals of Financial Management | 2-3 |
| BUS 303 | Legal and Ethical Environment of Business | 3 |
| BUS 304 | Prescriptive Analytics | 3 |
| BUS 400 | Business Strategy | 3 |
| ECN 201 | Introductory Microeconomics: Business Firm and Market Analysis I | 3 |
| Select one of the following International Business Courses/Experiences: | 3 | |
| International Economics | ||
| Ecn of International Business | ||
| International Trade and Trade Wars | ||
| International Business | ||
| International Marketing | ||
| International Finance | ||
| Managing in The Global Economy | ||
| Discipline Specific | ||
| MGT 340 | Introduction to Sport Management | 3 |
| MGT 355 | Leadership: Theories and Real-World Challenges | 3 |
| Select four additional sport management major approved courses, depending on the track chosen. 4 | 12 | |
| Sports Analytics | ||
| Communication and Sport | ||
| Sports Journalism | ||
| Communication and Coaching | ||
| Sports Broadcasting | ||
| Personal Branding & NIL | ||
| Sports Law | ||
| Special Topics | ||
| Special Topics | ||
| Special Topics | ||
| Personal Selling | ||
| Special Topics | ||
| Microsoft Excel Certification | ||
| PSY 377 | Sports Psychology | 3 |
| Sport Management major students are required to achieve either Microsoft Excel Intermediate or Advanced certification, depending on the track chosen. | ||
| Free Electives | ||
| In addition to the requirements listed above, students must take enough courses to the fulfill graduation credit requirements for their School and major. | ||
| Total Credits | 115-116 | |
1 NOTE. The following students use Level 2 Capstone Experience in Major instead of FYS 130 First-Year Academic Seminar: Honors, BUSCA, Core-to-Core, Transfer, and Non-Traditional/Evening.
2 The Modules are not required for Transfer Students, Core-to-Core Students, or BUSCA Students. BUSCA students are required to take modules if/when they pursue a bachelor’s degree.
3 The Business Core, required of all majors in business, provides students with skills and knowledge across a wide array of business disciplines. Courses in the Business Core introduce students to all areas in which they can major and provide a foundation upon which upper-level major courses build.
4 Other than an internship or co-op.
Program Contact Information
Dr. Meghan Pierce
Professor and Chair
Department of Management and Leadership & Marketing
Founders' Hall 330
piercem@lasalle.edu
(215) 951-1493