BS in Sport Administration
The University of Louisville offers a Bachelor of Science in Sport Administration. The undergraduate program is approved (accredited) by NASPE/ NASSM Sport Management Program Review Council and is designed to prepare students to enter careers in the sport industry. The SPAD program has a diverse student population representing a variety of geographical, cultural, educational, and professional backgrounds.
Degree Requirements
Detailed course requirements for completing the BS-SPAD, including courses specific to the concentration, are contained in the University of Louisville Undergraduate Catalog.
The degree Program Sheet serves as an advising checklist and includes up-to-date course requirements for completing the degree.
Admission
To learn more about the SPAD program and how to apply, contact the CEHD Education Advising Office at 502-852-5597, or send an e-mail to edadvise@louisville.edu.
Opportunities for Graduates
College Athletics
NCAA, NAIA and NJCAA Schools working in the areas of Fund Raising, Facility Management, Sports Information, Ticket Office, Compliance, Business Office, Intramurals, Marketing, Academic Advising and Licensing.
College Conferences
- Big Ten, Southeast Conference
- National College Association - NCAA, NAIA, NJCAA
- Bowl Game Administration - Rose Bowl, Orange Bowl
Professional Sports
NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB and Minor Leagues teams working in Marketing, Media Relations, Facility Management, Tickets and Business Office.
Pro Sports Leagues and Associations
- NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB, Minors, Motor Sports, PGA
- Sports Hall of Fame
- Television Sports - ESPN, ABC Sports, Sports Channel
- Radio - Talk Radio
- Print Media - Sports Illustrated, Newspapers
- Parks & Recreation
- Country Clubs
- Sporting Goods Manufacturer - Nike, Champion
- Sporting Goods Retail Store
- Health Club
- Scouting Service
- Sport Agent
- Sport Marketing Agency
- National Golf Corporation
- US Olympic Committee
- National Sports Association - USA Basketball, USA Volleyball AAU
- High School State Athletic Administrator
- Special Olympics
- YMCA/YWCA/Boy's and Girl's Clubs
- Sport Computers - Paciolan, Ticketmaster
- Sport Cards
Certification
N/A
