Davis College of Business & TechnologySport Business
Why Choose Our Program?
The Sport Business program provides students with a solid foundation in business courses, integrated with a dynamic sport curriculum. Students will take courses on basic business principles combined with a collection of Sport Business courses that emphasize the diverse high-paced nature of the industry. The program coursework includes a wide range of classes in promotion, technology, finance, and management.
Jacksonville University’s location in Northeast Florida offers students a strong link to practical experience with professional sports teams, leagues, and organizations. Jobs in sport management can be found nationally and locally such as for the Jacksonville Jaguars and Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp.
Sport BusinessCurriculum
Sport Business prepares students for leadership positions in the community, school, collegiate, and professional environments. The curriculum presents core business and sport business knowledge supplemented with interdisciplinary topics, culminating with a real-world sports project.
Sample Courses
- Intro to Business of Sport
- Sport Facility & Event Management
- Sport Law & Compliance
- Sport Business Strategy
Students earning their BBA in Sport Business are prepared to enter the industry at a variety of levels including community, scholastic, collegiate, and professional positions. Opportunities in the Sport Business profession range from marketing, finance, and management to sponsorship, public relations, or communications. The job market for the sport industry is highly competitive, but our students have the experience needed to secure jobs or pursue their education further with a master’s degree.
Sport Business Curriculum Guide
Curriculum guides are subject to change per academic year.
AdmissionsStart Your Application
- We are test-optional and do not require an essay if you have above a 3.0 GPA.
- Entering students may declare business administration as a major. Many entering freshmen will declare a major of pre-business until they reach sophomore status.
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Contact Information Davis College of Business & Technology
Davis College of Business & Technology
Jacksonville University
2800 University Blvd N
Jacksonville, FL 32211
Email: dcob@al10669.com