B.A. in Sports Administration
Often, what goes on behind the scenes is as exciting as what’s happening on the field. A degree in sports administration can lead to exciting and varied opportunities in the sports industry.
Jobs in the field can be found on college campuses, at the local health and fitness club, YMCA’s and all levels of professional sports. The sporting industry continues to be one of the most dominant players in media and entertainment and business.
In 2019 alone, the global sports market was expected to generate $73.5 billion dollars in revenue according to Forbes. What is so great about this Sports Administration degree at a liberal arts institution is that at the bachelor’s level, the Sports Administration degree focuses on the fundamentals.
In the first two years of the degree, students can take general education courses in Math, English, literature, social sciences, and science. By the third year of the degree program, students will move into specialization and learn about ethics in sports, marketing, finance, and sports psychology.
This degree will be part of the larger Wagner curriculum as well as support courses that focus on the sports industry. Students may be offered an internship in the field which will greatly benefit them as they move into the job market.
FOUNDATION COURSES & SLC (10 UNITS)
Course Number & Skills | Course Title & Frequency | |
1. | GOV 103
(O, R, S, WC) |
American Government and Politics
|
2. | GOV 211
(O, S, WC) or GOV 312 (S, LL) |
Public Administration
or Public Policy
|
3. | GOV 205
(O, S) |
Urban Policy
|
4. | SA 101
(WC) |
Introduction to Sports Administration
|
5. | SA 102
|
Financial Decisionmaking for Non-Profits
|
6. | SA 397
|
Internship in Sports Administration
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7. | SA 400 & 490
|
Senior Seminar & Senior RFT & Internship [4 units]
|
FIVE ELECTIVES FROM THE FOLLOWING LIST (AT LEAST 3 IN SA; 5 UNITS):
Course Number & Skills | Course Title & Frequency | |
1. | AR 203
(A, CC, TT) |
Graphic Design
|
2. | FM 221
(A, CC, TC, TT) |
Video Editing
|
3. | FM 222
(A, CC, D, TC, TT, U) |
Introduction to Documentary Filmmaking
|
4. | PS 235 | Sport Psychology
|
5. | SA 204
|
Philanthropy
|
6. | SA 205
|
Global Perspectives in Sport
|
7. | SA 206
|
America through Baseball
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8. | SA 207
|
Communications in Sport
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9. | SA 291 | Special Topics [in Sports Administration]
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10. | SA 301
|
Sports Venues and Events
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11. | SA 306
|
Sports Marketing Management
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12. | SO215
(R, S, UU, WC) |
Race & Ethnic Relations
|
13. | SW292
(L, UU, WW) |
Introduction to Social Policy
|