BSc in Sport Management in Corpus Christi United States | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi

The Bachelor of Science in Sport Management (BSSM) is designed for students who desire a broad background in sport management. The Bachelor of Science Degree with a major in Sport Management coursework includes: 1) General Education Core Requirements, 2) Major Requirements, 3) Special Emphasis Requirements, and 4) Directive Elective Requirements. Beyond the General Education Core Requirements, students majoring in Sport Management must complete all courses in sections 2-4 above with a grade of C or better. Transfer credit hours into the degree plan must adhere to the same grade standard. The students in the BSSM learn about not only high-profile sports but also sport and leisure sports indigenous to our region, such as ocean-based sport and tourism and developmental and minor league sports. The BSSM curriculum covers comprehensive industry knowledge with a focus on sport governance, marketing, finance and administration. The BSSM prepares graduates for employment in a variety of private, nonprofit, and public sport settings. This degree can be also be used as a stepping stone to advanced degrees in sport management, tourism management and leisure studies.
The students in the Bachelor of Science in Sport Management will learn about the sport and leisure industries in the Coastal Bend region, such as ocean-based sport, collegiate athletics, and minor league sports. The BSSM curriculum covers comprehensive industry knowledge with a focus on sport governance, marketing, finance, and administration as well as prepares graduates for employment in a variety of private, nonprofit, and public sport settings. This degree can be also be used as a stepping stone to advanced degrees in sport management, tourism management and leisure studies. The BSSM curriculum was developed in accordance with the Commission on Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA) and A&M-Corpus Christi plans to become the first COSMA accredited program among Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs).