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Early action deadline: November 1; Regular Decision Deadline: June 15

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Core Courses (30 Credit)

• SL 101 - Foundations of Sport Leadership 3 Credit(s)
• SL 180 - Career Exploration and Development in the Sport Industry 3 Credit(s)
• SL 201 - Sport in Society 3 Credit(s)
• SL 280 - Internship I: Sport Practicum 3 Credit(s)
• SL 301 - Sport Operations 3 Credit(s)
• SL 302 - Sport Marketing and Sales 3 Credit(s)
• SL 380 - Internship II: Domestic 6 Credit(s)
  or
• SL 381 - Internship III: International 6 Credit(s)
• SL 401 - Sport Law, Ethics, and Equity 3 Credit(s)
• SL 498 - Capstone: Sport and Social Change 3 Credit(s)

Related Subject Area Courses (6 Credits)

Complete two from below.

• ECON 101 - Introduction to Microeconomics 3 Credit(s)
• ECON 102 - Introduction to Macroeconomics 3 Credit(s)
• AF 210 - Financial Accounting 3 Credit(s)

Electives (9 Credits)

Complete three from below.

At least two courses must be at the 300-level or higher.

• ANTH 120L - Sports and Inequality: Race, Class, Gender, and the Labor of Sweat 3 Credit(s)
• CAPS 131 - Business of Sports 3 Credit(s)
• CLSICS 291 - Sport and Spectacle in Greece and Rome 3 Credit(s)
• LABOR 120L - Sports and Inequality: Race, Class, Gender, and the Labor of Sweat 3 Credit(s)
• POLSCI 345 - Sports, Politics, & Policy 3 Credit(s)
• SL 110 - Sport and the Environment 3 Credit(s)
• SL 120 - Sport and Religion 3 Credit(s)
• SL 130 - Sport and African American Culture 3 Credit(s)
• SL 310 - Race and Sport 3 Credit(s)
• SL 331 - Gender and Sport 3 Credit(s)
• SL 410 - Sport Activism, Advocacy, and Agency 3 Credit(s)
• SL 420 - Sport and Globalization 3 Credit(s)

For more information on curriculum, including course descriptions and degree requirements, visit the Academic Catalog.

In this program, students will:

• Gain a strong foundation in sport management principles, including organizational leadership, sports marketing, and event planning
• Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills through the application of theoretical concepts and practical experiences in sports-related contexts
• Cultivate effective communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills necessary for successful leadership and collaboration in sports settings

Degree Requirements

If this is the student’s only or primary major, the degree requirements below must be completed for graduation. See graduation requirements for more information.

University Requirements

College of Education & Human Development Requirements for Bachelor of Arts

Major Requirements

Complete 45 credits from 14 courses including nine core courses, two related subject areas courses, and three electives.

GPA: A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required from all major courses.
Pass/fail: No more than one course taken pass/fail may be applied toward the major.
Residency: All courses at the 300-level or higher applied toward the major must be completed at UMass Boston.