Sports, Entertainment, Event - Management - B.S.
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 management foundation provides a solid core of industry-relevant courses and a theoretical background. Coursework is coupled with professional preparation, experiential learning, 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 selecting specializations to customize their degree to meet their career aspirations.
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 sports management, event development, entertainment production and venue management. Another impactful option for students is a project-based course to develop an actionable plan and specific deliverable for an on or off campus client. 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:
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Apply and synergize core industry and business knowledge realms within a sports, entertainment, and events management industry context.
- 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.
- Demonstrate leadership skills and adapt them to a diverse global market in the sports, entertainment, and event management industry.
Upon completion of the Sports Management specialization (offered at the Providence and Charlotte campuses), graduates are expected to:
- Analyze and apply sport business principles to generate informed and fiscally sustainable decisions on behalf of a sports organization
Upon completion of the Event Management specialization (offered at the Providence and Charlotte campuses), graduates are expected to:
- Utilize event management tools and processes to create, execute and evaluate an event.
Upon completion of the Live Entertainment specialization (offered at the Providence Campus), graduates are expected to:
- Analyze and evaluate critical components of live entertainment management.
Graduates of the Sports, Entertainment, Event — Management degree program are prepared for a variety of careers within amateur and professional sports, sports and entertainment venues, conferences and trade shows, event management and production companies and entertainment, concerts, and events. Opportunities exist both nationally and internationally for graduates of this program.
Sports, Entertainment, Event — Management
A four-year program leading to the bachelor of science degree
Credits Business Foundations | ||
| ACCT1210 | Financial Accounting | 3 |
| or ACCT2150 | Accounting for Hospitality Service Organizations | |
| FISV2000 | Finance | 3 |
| or ACCT3150 | Financial Management for Hospitality Service Organizations | |
| FIT1040 | Spreadsheet Design for Business Solutions | 3 |
| LAW2001 | The Legal Environment of Business I | 3 |
| or LAW2005 | Hospitality Law | |
| MGMT2001 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
| or HOSP2040 | Human Resources Management in Service Organizations | |
| MRKT1001 | Marketing Foundations | 3 |
| Major Courses | ||
| EVNT2020 | The Business of Event Management | 3 |
| SEE1001 | Introduction to the Sports, Entertainment and Event Management Industry | 3 |
| SEE2005 | The Business of Sports | 3 |
| SEE2030 | The Business of Entertainment | 3 |
| SEE2150 | Safety, Security and Risk Management in the SEEM Industry | 3 |
| SEE3018 | Fan Engagement and the Guest Experience | 3 |
| SEE3860 | Relationship Management: Sales, Sponsorship and Negotiations | 3 |
| SEE4050 | International Sports, Entertainment, Event and Venue Management | 3 |
| SEE4060 | Sports/Entertainment/Event Management Seminar | 3 |
| Major Electives | ||
| Choose 12 credits from the following at the 2000 level or higher: EVNT, SEE, SPM | 12 | |
| Applied/Experiential Learning | ||
| Choose 6 credits from the following: | 6 | |
| College of Hospitality Management Internship Ic | ||
| Directed Experiential Education D | ||
Study Abroad Sa | ||
| A&S Core Experience | ||
| Communications Foundations Courses | 9 | |
| Rhetoric & Composition I | ||
| Rhetoric & Composition II | ||
| Communication Skills | ||
| Integrative Learning | 6 | |
Two ILS courses, one at the 2000 level, and one at the 4000 level | ||
| Arts and Humanities | 6 | |
| Ethics: A Global Perspective | ||
One course from ART, HIST, HUM, LIT or REL | ||
| Mathematics | 6 | |
| A Survey of College Mathematics (or higher, based on student's placement) | ||
| Statistics I | ||
| Science | 3 | |
One course from BIO, CHM, PHY or SCI | ||
| Social Sciences | 6 | |
| Macroeconomics | ||
One course from ANTH, GEND, LEAD, PSCI, PSYC, RES or SOC | ||
| A&S Electives | 6 | |
Two courses with an EASC attribute | ||
| Free Electives # | ||
| 15 credits selected from 1000-4999 numbered offerings within the university | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 120.0 | |
IcTypically, internships require a minimum of six credits. Students interested in a 9 or 12-credit internship can apply additional experiential learning and free elective credits, if available. Students are strongly encouraged to contact a faculty advisor before scheduling internship and free elective credits.
D Directed Experiential Education (DEE) opportunities are based on project availability with community partners and student eligibility. For more information, visit Experiential Education & Career Services (EE&CS).
SaTo be eligible to count toward Applied/ Experiential Learning, a Study Abroad offering must meet certain requirements. Contact JWU Global to discuss eligible Study Abroad options for this degree program.
# In addition to classes, free elective credits may be applied to a number of options such as internship, study abroad, Directed Experiential Education courses and courses in a specialization or minor as relevant. For students who qualify for the J2 program, up to four graduate courses may apply. Students are strongly encouraged to contact a faculty advisor before scheduling free elective credits.
Note: Students must pass MATH0010 Pre-Algebra or have equivalent placement scores to enroll in required math courses.
Note: Students must pass ENG0001 Writing Workshop or have equivalent placement scores to enroll in ILS 2000-level courses.
Internships will be available but they will not be required. For online students who do not wish to register for an internship, 3000+ level college discipline-specific courses can be taken in place of the internship.
In collaboration with academic colleges across all JWU campuses, JWU Global Study Abroad programs offer a variety of international, domestic, and digital options for major, minor, free electives, experiential learning, and transferable courses. There are many affordable options for students during a semester, winter session, spring and/or summer breaks. Faculty-led, exchange, affiliate, and direct-enroll programs range in duration from one week to a full semester or full year. Financial aid may be applied, and some partners offer external scholarships. Premiere programs do not qualify for JWU scholarships or grants; however federal aid is available. Visit the study abroad website for information, program descriptions and online applications. Where will you go? Wherever you decide, make the best of your educational journey!