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    B.S. in Sport Management

    Launching fall 2023

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    CHES students spent 3 days with Octagon Sports and ESPN to build and execute ESPN College Gameday presented by Home Depot for the Alabama v. LSU football game.

    Bachelor of Science, Sport Management
    LAUNCHING​ fall 2023!

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    Liam Smith concluded his first season as the official scorer for Adapted Athletics with the NWBA National Championship in Tuscaloosa.

    ABout us

    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. 

    Program Requirements

    ​Sport Management Courses (43 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 385 - Event Leadership, Programming, and Problem Solving (4)
    • 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 (+15 credit hours) - Opportunity for students to pursue a minor (optional)
    Total Credit Hours: ≥ 120 hrs.
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    Recent graduate (B.S. & M.S.) Shakyia Grooms has thrived in internships within both collegiate (Learfield) and professional (Fenway Park Events) settings.
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    Recent grad and AMP student Jordan Hale served as an intern for The World Games 2022 - BHM. Jordan was an integral team member in planning, organizing, and launching this mega-event.

    Faculty & Staff


    ​Dr. Carla Blakey, Assistant Professor & Undergraduate Program Coordinator
    • chugg@ches.ua.edu
    • 205.348.8254
    • Faculty Site 
    Dr. Trevor Bopp, Assistant Professor
    • tbopp@ua.edu
    • 205.348.2527
    • Faculty Site ​
    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. Melvin Lewis, Associate Professor & Graduate Program Coordinator
    • melvinl@ches.ua.edu
    • 205.348.8722
    • ​Faculty Site
    Mr. Alvin Niuh, Assistant Professor
    • aniuh@ches.ua.edu
    • 205.348.8235
    • ​Faculty Site 
    Dr. Kimberly Severt, Professor & Program Director
    • ksevert@ches.ua.edu
    • 205.348.8169
    • Faculty Site
    Dr. John Vincent, Professor
    • vincent@ua.edu
    • 205.348.8369 ​
    Dr. Dylan Williams, Associate Professor
    • dpwilliams@ua.edu
    • 205.348.3299 

      Prospective Students: Want to learn more? Contact an advisor! 

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    Mrs. Garrett, Dr. Lewis, & Dr. Blakey joined Alabama Football for the road game in Fayetteville. They cheered their students on to an exciting 49-26 victory.

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