Sports Business Advising

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The W. P. Carey sports business degree provides a foundation in major aspects of the evolving sports business landscape. Sports business students are exposed to principles such as consumer behavior, design, and analytics — providing the well-rounded skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in the industry. You'll learn how to increase fan loyalty and revenue, and build strong critical thinking and communication skills, while becoming fluent in the trends at the intersection of sports and business.

Major Requirements

The sports business degree program requires MKT 300 plus 18 credit hours of concentration courses (at least 12 hours must be ASU credit).

Sequencing - Tempe/West
MKT 300
MKT 311
MKT 421 MCO 465
Major Elective
Major Elective
Major Elective

Sports Business Degree Courses

Sequencing - ASU Online
Fall A 
MKT 300
Fall B
MKT 311
Spring A
MKT 421
Spring B
Major Elective

Fall A/B
Major Elective
Major Elective

Spring A
MCO 465
MKT 300  Marketing and Business Performance
MKT 311  Sports Business
MKT 421  Fan Behavior and Sports Marketing
MCO 465  Sports and Media (iCourse Only)

Sports Business Elective Courses (9 credits, choose three)

AFR 375 Race, Gender, and Sport
MKT 431  Sports Events and Facility Management (typically offered in spring)
MKT 441  Sports Revenue Generation
MKT 451  Sports Analytics
MKT 465 Projects in Sports Business
MKT 484  Internship OR MKT 493  Honors Thesis (Sports)
MKT 494 (Sports Related Topics Only)
MCO 420  Strategic Sports Communication

Advising

Sports business major advising is available on the Tempe and West campus. If you would like to schedule an advising appointment but are located on a different campus, you are welcome to schedule a phone advising appointment, meet with the major advisor at the Tempe or West campus, or meet with a W. P. Carey advisor located on your home campus. Appointments may be scheduled online using Advising SOS.

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