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Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Sport Business

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.

The University of Charleston Sport Business program strives to provide our students
with progressive learning opportunities that will enhance their communication, critical
thinking, creativity, and teamwork skills. In addition, students will be actively involved in
experiential learning experiences that challenge their acquired skills and prepare them to
contribute productively in their chosen communities.
Features
? In the last semester of the senior year, the student will complete an internship in the field
of sport business anywhere in the United States or internationally.
? Practical-based instruction from academic professionals with experience in the sport
industry. Experiential opportunities are included to gain applied experience outside the
classroom.
? Class assignments that prepare students for the work that is required in the sport industry.
In-class work is focused on the application of knowledge gained.
? A business core that prepares students for successful management, administrative and
leadership roles in sport business and business administration.
? An option for a sport business minor that consists of 18 hours in sport business courses
as specified in the SPBU minor section below.
From the Faculty
The Sport Business program blends liberal learning, business, and sport management
courses in a curriculum designed to prepare graduates for positions in areas such as
intercollegiate and interscholastic athletic programs, professional sport organizations,
sport marketing agencies, facility management, recreation management and
entrepreneurship development. The Bachelor of Science in Sport Business program is
housed in the School of Business and Leadership.
Admission Requirements
Students must gain general admission to the University of Charleston. A visit to
campus to meet with Admissions personnel and program faculty is strongly encouraged.
Program Outcomes
At the conclusion of the Sport Business course of study, graduates will:
? Demonstrate the ability to think critically as a Sport Business major and
future industry professional;
? Perform as a member of a team in varying capacities, environments, and
levels of responsibility;
? Communicate effectively as a writer, speaker and receiver of information and
exhibit developed communication, creativity, problem solving ability and
decision-making skills.
? Demonstrate the ability to locate, collect, evaluate and effectively use
research information as a sport business industry professional. Students will
identify, discuss, and analyze sport issues, events, and trends from a national,
international, and historical perspective.

Campus Information

Charleston

Intakes

Application Processing Time in Days: 20

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description	IELTS (1.0 -9.0)	TOEFL IBT (0-120)	TOEFL CBT (0-300)	PTE (10-90)
Expert	9	120	297-300	86-90
Very Good	8.5	115-119	280-293	83-86
Very Good	8	110-114	270-280	79-83
Good	7.5	102-109	253-267	73-79
Good	7	94-101	240-253	65-73
Competent	6.5	79-93	213-233	58-65
Competent	6	60-78	170-210	50-58
Modest	5.5	46-59	133-210	43-50
Modest	5	35-45	107-133	36-43
Limited	4	32-34	97-103	30-36
Extremely Limited	< 4	< 31	< 93	< 30

Job Opportunity Potential

Because we believe that learning occurs both in and outside the classroom, the Center for Career Development provides career guidance, internship assistance and professional networking opportunities for students as they move through their academic programs.

The CCD staff works with faculty members, alumni, employers and community leaders to generate high-quality opportunities for students. In turn, the CCD is committed to making the greater Charleston community a more vibrant and prosperous area by enabling UC students to become involved with local employers and organizations.

CCD provides assistance and resources to students and alumni in all aspects of career preparation. We serve as the link between our students and employers. We also help to connect members of the community to the University in a variety of ways. The CCD hosts a number of events and programs for students and maintains several software tools to help students and alumni in all phases of career development.

CCD Resources
Services
Individual Career Coaching
Alumni Assistance
Graduate School Guidance
Events
Annual Career Fair
Etiquette & Networking Dinner
Graduate School Fair
Career Development Week
Tools
Quinncia – for resumes and mock interviews
Career One Stop – for assistance with determining career pathways
Handshake – online job board and career management system for students

PSW Opportunity

3 years PSW

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

First year students must submit the following: University of Charleston application Transcripts (Official transcripts as well as an official English translation from all prior and currently attended secondary institutions are required for an admittance decision. Official transcripts may be scanned and submitted via email.) Exam Scores International students who do not take the ACT or SAT exams must submit one standardized English test score. Acceptable forms of an English test score are as follows: The College Board’s Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) (A minimum score of 550 is required for the paper-based test (pBT) and a 61 for the Internet-based test (iBT)) The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (A minimum of 6.0 is required) The duolingo exam (A minimum of 2.6 required) The PTE Academic exam (A minimum of 54 is required) GTEC English Proficiency Test (A minimum of 1100 is required) Other standardized English exams are accepted only upon pre-approval from the Director of International Programs. Note that consideration is taken into account in determining English competence if a student has studied at an American institution. The University of Charleston reserves the right to administer an English proficiency test to any student whose primary language is not English. This test is taken during International Student Orientation before the start of classes. If a student is found lacking in English proficiency, he or she will be required to take the coursework in English as a Second Language (ESL) currently offered at the University of Charleston. If the needed ESL coursework is not offered, the University of Charleston reserves the right to refer the student to an Intensive English Language Program. Students from the following list of countries do not need to submit an ESL test score but should still submit an SAT or ACT score;

University of Charleston

Charleston , West Virginia ,United States