BA Sports Management

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Program Overview

The Bachelor of Arts in Sports Management program prepares students to become professional managers in the sports and recreation industry, including sports marketing, sports media, sport/fitness clubs, amateur and professional athletics, athletics equipment merchandising, recreation programs, and sports and entertainment event planning. Coursework for the sports management degree focuses on key business skills with specific application to the sports industry. This program will also explore the basic legal systems relevant to professional and amateur sports, including limiting the liability of sports organizations.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful program completion graduates will be able to:

Professional Practice

• Apply the functions of management (planning, organizing, leading, evaluating) to the sports and recreation industry.

• Demonstrate an understanding of the sports industry as a business of the discipline necessary to work in the industry.

• Describe basic organizational structures and their behaviors as they relate to the sports industry.

Diversity

•  Analyze the cultural, social, and psychological impacts of sport on society.

Professional Behavior

• Demonstrate written and oral communication skills appropriate to the sports management industry.

Scholarship

• No related program learning outcomes.

Admission Requirements

The Chicago School is not currently accepting new students into this program.

For information on where The Chicago School is currently authorized, licensed, registered, exempt or not subject to approval, please visit https://www.thechicagoschool.edu/why-us/state-authorization/.

Admission to the BA Sports Management program is open to any person who meets entrance requirements as outlined below. Applicants will be judged on their overall ability to successfully complete an undergraduate degree program. Generally, a high school cumulative GPA of a 2.3 or higher on a 4.0 scale is required for admission. However, applicants with a cumulative high school GPA below 2.3 or applicants seeking admission with a GED will be considered for admission with the submission of additional required documents. It is recommended that transcripts are submitted from all undergraduate schools where credit was received (and no degree was earned) to support their application and request for transfer credit.  (See Undergraduate Transfer Credit Policy).

Factors and materials to be considered for admission will include:

• Completed application and $50 application fee
• Applicants must provide proof of the qualifying conferral - high school graduation (or the equivalent) or proof of an earned Associate degree. Information about acceptable proof of qualifying conferral can be found here.  

Applicants with a cumulative high-school or undergraduate GPA below 2.3 and applicants seeking admission with high school equivalency documentation that does not show a GPA (such as GED, home school, or testing) are required to submit additional documentation.

• Curriculum Vitae/ Resume
• One Letter of recommendation (optional)
• Essay of intent
  • Please compose a written essay to answer the questions below. Your essay should be typed, double-spaced, and three pages (approximately 500-750 words) while clearly addressing the program for which you are applying.
  • Why are you interested in this particular program to earn your undergraduate degree in sports management?  Cite specific experiences and examples.
  • What are your professional career goals as they relate to this degree?  Why do you believe this program will assist you in reaching these goals?
  • Why is it important to you to study this discipline at a school that emphasizes cultural awareness, competence, and understanding of diversity (see our Commitment to Diversity Statement)?
  • If you are a first generation undergraduate degree student, please integrate this into your essay.
• SAT/ACT scores are not required for admission, however applicants who have taken the SAT/ACT may submit their scores to enhance their application.

Applicant Notification

The Chicago School reviews applications on a rolling basis. Once review begins, complete applications will be considered by the Admission Committee and applicants will be notified regarding the admission decision. The Chicago School does not share information or provide any feedback regarding admission decisions.

If a student is offered admission, in order to secure a place in the incoming class, a non-refundable tuition deposit of $100 will be required by the deposit deadline indicated in the offer of admission. The non-refundable deposit will be applied in full toward the student’s tuition upon enrollment.

Graduation Requirements

To graduate, students in the BA in Sports Management program the student must successfully complete the 120 credits listed in the program of study to include successful completion of the Capstone project. . A cumulative GPA of 2.0 (“C”) is required for graduation.

Policies

The following policies are located under Academic Policies and Procedures : Academic Calendar, Admissions Requirements, Attendance, Satisfactory Academic Progress, Service Learning, and Transfer Credit/Course Waiver.

Ethical Guidelines

Students are expected to learn and to follow the ethical guidelines of the American Psychological Association, APA’s current Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct for Psychologists during and after their work at The Chicago School, as well as the professional norms, standards, and guidelines relevant to the profession. A class in ethics is required, and student adherence to ethical codes is evaluated both formally and informally.