Curriculum
Bachelor of Sport and Recreation Business
Curriculum
Minimum Requirements for Degree: 120 credits
General University Requirements |
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General Education Requirements |
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As part of the general education requirements, complete: |
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Code |
Title |
Credits |
Essential Precalculus with Applications |
3 |
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Introduction to Sport Management |
3 |
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B.S.R.B. Degree Requirements |
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As part of the B.S.R.B. degree requirements, complete: |
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BA F323X |
Business Ethics |
3 |
Program Requirements |
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Principles of Financial Accounting |
3 |
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Principles of Marketing |
3 |
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Event Management |
3 |
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Sport and Recreation Sales |
3 |
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Legal Aspects of Sport and Recreation Management |
3 |
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Sport and Recreation Facilities |
3 |
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Additional 12 credits of ACCT, BA, ECON, HSEM, SPRT, or additional concentration courses as approved by advisor. |
12 |
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Concentrations |
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Complete one of the following concentrations: |
9 |
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Recreation Management |
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Sport Management |
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Electives |
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Electives may be taken as needed to meet 120 credits. |
View the full catalog BSRB degree requirements.
BSRB Concentrations
The BSRB degree offers two concentration options: recreation management and sport management. Each student in this degree program must choose from one of the following concentrations; you can find a detailed class list for each concentration on the BSRB catalog page.
Recreation Management
The recreation management concentration prepares students for careers in the recreation
industry. For students who are passionate about the outdoors, this concentration allows
them to delve into the business side of the outdoor industry. From ski resort management
to recreation programming to entrepreneurship in the outdoor industry - this concentration
is for the outdoor enthusiast.
Complete 9 credits from the following:
- BA F317 - Employment Law
- BA F360 - Operations Management
- BA F490 - Services Marketing
- NRM F365 - Principles of Outdoor Recreation Management
- RD F268 - Rural Tourism: Planning and Principles
- SPRT/BA F486 - Entrepreneurship in Outdoor Recreation Industries
Sport Management
The sport management concentration prepares students for entry-level sport-related
career opportunities. Students concentrating in sport management will be prepared
with the business skills necessary to make an impact in organizations such as professional
sports, amateur sports, marketing agencies and event management companies. Students
will gain valuable real-world experience in sport-specific courses.
Complete 9 credits from the following:
- BA F307 - Introductory Human Resources Management
- PSY F337 - Sport Psychology
- SPRT/BA/LEAD F280 - Sport Leadership
- SPRT/BA F375 - Introduction to Esports Management
- SPRTSPRT/BA F482 - Sport Marketing
- SPRT/BA F488 - Sport Analytics
Sample Study Plan
The Sport and Recreation Business Degree Map provides a road map of which classes to take in which semester:

My CBSM degree will help my career because through my time with my current employer, I have picked up necessary skills including employee relations and physical fitness; however, I am lacking the business education side. My degree will give me what I need in order to advance further in my career.