<h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>The Bachelor of Science in Sports Management program at the Colangelo School of Sports Business at Grand Canyon University is designed to teach you about sports event planning, sports management, sports law, and sports marketing. General business topics covered in the curriculum include financial accounting, managerial accounting, organizational behavior and management, economics, and business statistics. In addition, Grand Canyon University's Phoenix-based athletic department, which is home to the school's NCAA Division II teams, provides sports management majors with ample grounds for valuable networking opportunities and practical experiences. As of 2012, the Colangelo School of Sports Business provides the only sports management major in the state of Arizona. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>If you are interested in applying to the Colangelo School of Sports Business' Bachelor of Science in Sports Management program, you should have an interest in management and a passion for sports management. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>The Bachelor of Science in Sports Management program consists of 120 credits. Total elective courses can vary from 24 to 30 credits, while core courses equal 56 credits. </p> <p><u>Sports Management Courses</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th> Course Code </th><th> Course Name</th></tr> <tr><td> ECN 220 </td><td> Introduction to Economics</td></tr> <tr><td> ACC 250 </td><td> Financial Accounting</td></tr> <tr><td> MKT 245 </td><td> Principles of Marketing</td></tr> <tr><td> BUS 340 </td><td> Ethical and Legal Issues in Business</td></tr> <tr><td> ACC 350 </td><td> Managerial Accounting</td></tr> <tr><td> MGT 420 </td><td> Organizational Behavior and Management</td></tr> <tr><td> BUS 352 </td><td> Business Statistics</td></tr> <tr><td> FIN 350 </td><td> Fundamentals of Business Finance</td></tr> <tr><td> MGT 455 </td><td> Production / Operations</td></tr> <tr><td> BUS 232 </td><td> Introduction to Sports Management</td></tr> <tr><td> MKT 373 </td><td> Sports Marketing</td></tr> <tr><td> BUS 364 </td><td> Sports Law</td></tr> <tr><td> BUS 372 </td><td> Sports Event Planning</td></tr> <tr><td> BUS 485 </td><td> Strategic Management</td></tr> </table><h2 id="section---WhatCouldIDoAfterIGraduate">What Could I Do After I Graduate?</h2> <h3 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h3> <p>When you have finished the Colangelo School of Sports Business' Bachelor of Science in Sports Management program at Grand Canyon University, you have the opportunity to apply for jobs in the sports management field. Job opportunities may exist with state and city sports commissions, the sports equipment and supply industry, professional leagues, and the sports and leisure industry. The Jerry Colangelo brand name may offer many networking opportunities and chances to gain practical, hands-on experience. Some possible job titles may include: </p> <ul><li>Sports Marketing Manager </li><li>Sports Agent </li><li>Television Sports Anchor / Analyst </li></ul><h3 id="section---AdvancedDegrees">Advanced Degrees</h3> <p>Once you have completed the Bachelor of Science in Sports Management program, you could pursue a master's degree in the field. Some possible courses in a master's program may include economics issues in sports, sports media and technology, sports law, contemporary issues in sports, and sports facility management. Some possible degree programs might include: </p> <ul><li>Master of Science in Sport Management </li><li>Master of Sport Administration </li><li>Master of Business Administration (Sport Management)</li></ul>