Sports, Entertainment, Event — Management (BS)

Bachelor's degree

In Providence (USA)

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Providence (USA)

  • Duration

    4 Years

  • Start date

    Different dates available

The Sports, Entertainment, Event — Management (SEEM) bachelor's degree program prepares students to enter the multi-billion-dollar sports, entertainment and event management industry with the skills and knowledge to excel in their career. A managerial foundation provides a solid core of industry-relevant courses and a theoretical background. Coursework is coupled with professional preparation, active-learning classrooms and access to industry professionals.

During the first year of the program, students begin taking foundational courses in sports, entertainment and event management. As they progress into more advanced coursework, students have the option of moving into specializations to begin tailoring their degree to best meet their future goals. Specializations such as Sports Management, Event Management, Live Entertainment Management or General Studies are available to all incoming freshmen. Courses within the program include professional sports management, athletics coaching and administration, weddings and ceremonies, sports and entertainment marketing, concert and event production, media literacy, ticketing methods and data analysis, international venue management, contract negotiations and agreements, and ancillary services/revenue management.

With 22.5 free electives available, students also have the option to participate in 1 or 2 term-long, off-site internships under the direction of an industry professional. This experience allows students to actively participate in the real-world setting of sales and marketing, sports management, venue management, event production, and golf course/private club operations. Students can also choose to participate in a study abroad program, select a minor or take additional courses outside of their discipline to enhance their learning experience.

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Location

Start date

Providence (USA)
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Start date

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About this course

Occupational Outlook*
Some professions may require additional study, background checks, certifications, licenses, exams and/or experience as required qualifications for employment. Students are responsible for verifying that they can meet the employment requirements of potential employers.
Advertising, Promotions, and Marketing Managers
Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes
Announcers
Broadcast and Sound Engineering Technicians
Coaches and Scouts
Demonstrators and Product Promoters
Fundraisers
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners
Public Relations Specialists
Reporters and correspondents
Set and Exhibit Designers

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2019

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Subjects

  • Event Management
  • Coaching
  • Data analysis
  • Literacy
  • Sales Training
  • Media
  • Industry
  • International
  • Marketing
  • Production
  • Sales

Course programme

Sports, Entertainment, Event — Management

A four-year program leading to the bachelor of science degree
Business Foundations
  • Financial Accounting
  • Career Management
  • Finance
  • Spreadsheet Design for Business Solutions
  • The Legal Environment of Business I
  • Principles of Marketing
Major Courses
  • College of Hospitality Management Advanced Internship
  • Human Resource Management
  • Introduction to the Sports, Entertainment and Event Management Industry
  • Sports, Entertainment, Event — Management First Year Student Seminar
  • The Business of Event Management
  • Negotiations and Agreements in Hospitality, Sports, Entertainment and Event Management
  • Sports/Entertainment/Event Management Seminar
Major Courses/Specialization

Choose Additional Major Courses or a Specialization listed below
  • The Business of Sports
  • The Business of the Entertainment Industry
  • Ancillary Services and Revenue Management in the Sports, Entertainment and Event Industry
  • Ticketing Methods and Data Analysis in Sports, Entertainment and Event Management
  • New Media Literacy in Sports, Entertainment and Event Management
  • Fundamentals of Fundraising and Philanthropy
  • Sponsorship, Sales and Relationship Management
  • International Sports, Entertainment, Event and Venue Management
A&S Core Experience


Communications Foundations Courses
  • English Composition
  • Advanced Composition and Communication
  • Communication Skills
Integrative Learning

Two ILS courses, one at the 2000 level, one at the 4000 level

Arts and Humanities
  • Ethics: A Global Perspective
  • One course from ART, HIST, HUM‡, LIT or REL
Mathematics
  • A Survey of College Mathematics (or higher, based on student's placement)
  • Statistics
Science
  • One course from BIO^, CHM±, PHY° or SCI
Social Sciences
  • Macroeconomics
  • One course from ANTH°°, LEAD, PSCI, PSYC or SOC
A&S Electives
  • Two courses with an EASC attribute, at least one at 3000 level or higher.
Free Electives
  • 22.5 credits selected from 1000-4999 numbered offerings within the university.
In addition to classes, free elective credit can be applied to a number of options such as Directed Experiential Education (DEE), Internship, Minor or Study Abroad. For Accelerated Master's program students, up to three graduate-level courses may apply. Students are strongly encouraged to contact an adviser before scheduling free elective credits.

Specialization in Event Management
  • Safety, Security and Risk Management in the SEEM Industry
  • Special Event Protocol
  • Weddings & Ceremonies
  • Concert and Event Production
  • Fundamentals of Fundraising and Philanthropy
  • Sponsorship, Sales and Relationship Management
  • International Exhibitions & Events
  • Advanced Special Event Management
Specialization in Live Entertainment Management
  • Food and Beverage Operations in the Sports, Entertainment and Event Management Industry
  • The Business of the Entertainment Industry
  • Safety, Security and Risk Management in the SEEM Industry
  • Ticketing Methods and Data Analysis in Sports, Entertainment and Event Management
  • Concert and Event Production
  • Television and Movie Production Management
  • Sponsorship, Sales and Relationship Management
  • International Sports, Entertainment, Event and Venue Management
Specialization in Sports Management
  • The Business of Sports
  • Ancillary Services and Revenue Management in the Sports, Entertainment and Event Industry
  • Ticketing Methods and Data Analysis in Sports, Entertainment and Event Management
  • Professional Sports Management
  • Athletic Coaching and Administration
  • New Media Literacy in Sports, Entertainment and Event Management
  • Sponsorship, Sales and Relationship Management
  • Sports and Entertainment Marketing

Sports, Entertainment, Event — Management (BS)

Price on request