Master of Business Administration in Sport Business, MBA.SPBS
Dr. Jennifer Plantier, Program Director
Hardin-Simmons University offers a specialized, non-thesis MBA for those interested in the business of sports. The objective of this program is to provide students with an emphasis in the business aspects of managing professional athletes and major/minor league facilities. To truly understand the strength of a sport business program, students need to be exposed to a qualified core of business courses. The program follows the same program admission requirements, EAGL consideration, graduation requirements, comprehensive examination, and program timing as the general MBA.
The MBA in Sport Business is a fully online program that offers online courses to provide students with needed flexibility in completing a graduate degree in business.
Admission Criteria
Requirements for Admission
To receive full admission to the program, students must provide:
- Official transcripts from all schools attended.
- An essay which demonstrates the ability to write at the graduate level.
- A detailed resume.
- An interview (in person, online, or telephone) with the program director.
No GMAT or GRE required.
Courses
By action of the Graduate Council and graduate faculty, all students must have a minimum of 50% of their curriculum in 6000 level courses.
Curriculum
Complete the following:
Foundational Business Courses
Core Business Courses
Sport Business Core (9 Credits)
Sport Business Elective (3 Credits)
Comprehensive Exam (0 credits)
Total Credit Hours: 45
For a student with an undergraduate degree in business, up to 9 hours of foundational coursework may be waived: BSAD 6310, BSAD 6330, and ECON 6330. Some students without an undergraduate degree in business may have completed some business course work or have extensive experience in various areas of business. The program director may waive one or more foundational courses or substitute electives as deemed appropriate.
Sport Business Core
KSPR 6307 Organization and Administration of Athletics (3-3-0)
A thorough study of the organization and management techniques of athletic programs. Topics include the role of athletics in education as indicated in purposes, administrative regulations, management techniques, procedural policies, legal liabilities, facility maintenance, and financial management.
KSPR 6314 Governing Agencies & the Law of Sport & Recreation (3-3-0)
An overview study of the governing agencies related to the administration and control of athletic competition and recreational services. Offers an analysis of major fundamental legal problems and issues confronting the sports & recreation professions, especially in the area of risk management.
KSPR 6315 Facilities Design and Management (3-3-0)
An examination of the principles and applications of sport and recreation management planning, designing, constructing, and maintaining indoor and outdoor athletic and recreational facilities. Students are exposed to facility operations and event management. Course includes travel lab.
Sport Business Electives
KSPR 6308 Global Sport (3-3-0)
Designed to provide insights and background into the lifestyles, values, and aspirations of various cultural backgrounds and countries around the world related to recreation and sport.
KSPR 6357 Fitness Management (3-3-0)
An in-depth analysis of the fitness field. Addresses multiple content areas such as facility design, instruction techniques, program designs, personal training, and exercise prescription for various populations.