Overview
The Bachelor of Science in Sport Management program is designed to prepare graduates to enter and excel in the ever-growing and dynamic sport industry. Students will explore many facets of the industry through applied classroom learning, meaningful interactions with industry leaders, and experiential and service-learning opportunities. Through this deliberate combination of practice and theory, graduates will be equipped with the necessary skills to identify, analyze, and navigate the key issues in sport management
Liam Smith
Liam concluded his freshman year as the official scorer for Adapted Athletics with the NWBA National Championship in Tuscaloosa.
Shakyia Grooms
Shakyia, a recent graduate (B.S. & M.S.), thrived in internships within both collegiate (Learfield) and professional (Fenway Park Events) settings.
Mary Lavorato
Mary was at the forefront of sales, service, and hospitality during her summer internship with the Jacksonville Jaguars ticket sales and service team. Now an alum, Mary is a Stadium Event Operations Coordinator for the Miami Dolphins & Hard Rock Stadium.
Program Requirements
Sport Management Courses (39 credit hours)
- RHM 235 – Introduction to the Sport Industry (3)
- RHM 236 – Creating the Fan Experience (3)
- RHM 313 – Contemporary Club Management (3)
- RHM 317 – Social Issues in Sport & Entertainment (3)
- RHM 335 – Sport Tourism (3) (W)
- RHM 337 – Sport & Entertainment Venue Management (3)
- RHM 338 – Sport Marketing, Promotion, & Strategy (3)
- RHM 398 – Sales in Sport & Entertainment Operations (3)
- RHM 404 – Financial Issues in Sport (3)
- RHM 422 – Ethics & Legal Issues in Sport (3)
- RHM 425 – Risk Management for Meetings & Events (3)
- RHM 436 – Current Trends in Sport & Entertainment (3)
- RHM 467 – Sport Management Internship* (3)
Program Support Electives (9 credit hours) – Discuss with advisor to select three.
- RHM 175 – Introduction to Hospitality Management
- RHM 185 – Introduction to Meetings & Events
- RHM 241 – Mgt. of Food & Beverage Operations
- RHM 303 – Managing Quality in the Hospitality Industry (3) (W)
- RHM 336 – Collegiate Athletics (3)
- RHM 425 – Sport Governance (3)
- RHM 438 – Hospitality, Sport, & Entertainment Research (3)
Core Curriculum (53 credit hours)
Other electives (+19 credit hours) – Opportunity for students to pursue a minor (optional)
Total Credit Hours: ≥ 120 hrs.
Undergraduate Catalog – BS in Sport Management
Faculty & Staff
Dr. Chelsea Ale, Instructor
• clale@ua.edu
Dr. Carla Blakey, Assistant Professor & Undergraduate Program Coordinator
• crhugg@ua.edu
• 205.348.8254
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Dr. Trevor Bopp, Assistant Professor & Graduate Program Coordinator
• tbopp@ua.edu
• 205.348.2527
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Dr. Jeff Farr, Assistant Professor
• jfarr3@ua.edu
• 205.348.2743
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Mrs. Diana Garrett, Academic Advisor II
• dggarrett2@ches.ua.edu
• 205.348.6143
Mrs. Chartis Ivy Rush, Academic Advisor II
• chartis.ivy@ua.edu
• 205.348.3280
Dr. Karina Jolly
• kjolly@ua.edu
• 205.348.8722
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Mrs. Clare Maness
• cemaness@ua.edu
• 205.348.348
Mr. Alvin Niuh, Assistant Professor
• aniuh@ches.ua.edu
• 205.348.8235
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Mr. Kevin Norwood
• kenorwood@ua.edu
• 205.348.6023
Dr. Kimberly Severt, Professor & Program Director
• ksevert@ches.ua.edu
• 205.348.8169
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Dr. Angelos Sikaldis, Professor & Chair
• asilkaldis@ua.edu
• 205.348.6144
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Dr. John Vincent, Professor
• vincent@ua.edu
• 205.348.8369
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Dr. Dylan Williams, Associate Professor
• dpwilliams@ua.edu
• 205.348.3299
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