Business Administration - Sport Management Degree

The mission of the Department of Business Administration, in support of the mission of Aquinas College, is to prepare each student for a career of service to organizations, community, and family through the development of content knowledge and skill competencies within an ethical framework grounded in the liberal arts tradition.

The Department of Business Administration at Aquinas College is committed to the development of broadly educated, globally oriented, ethical professionals, whose high standards of professional competence enable them to actively contribute to their profession, community and society. Competent professionals in the business and not-for-profit communities must be able to think critically, communicate clearly, research effectively, employ quantitative reasoning, use current technology, and work cooperatively with others.

The liberal arts and career orientation focus of the department provides students with the ability to see the world community and their relationship to it individually and collectively.

1. Students will be able to integrate functional business knowledge by evaluating various business conditions and identifying their relevant economic associations that benefit society in a local, national, and global environment.
2. Students will be able to identify key qualitative and quantitative variables affecting organizational decisionmaking by utilizing relevant information to solve complex problems and pursue opportunities.
3. Students will be able to effectively apply business law, economics, finance, management and marketing principles to develop strategic planning and competitive advantages for organizations.
4. Students will be able to identify, evaluate and implement strategic decision-making that supports organizational goals with an emphasis on the allocation of human and financial resources within an organization.
5. Students will be able to integrate a principled perspective to various business scenarios, by incorporating a corevalue approach that is grounded in personal integrity, and prioritizes ethical decision-making.

The Outstanding Sport Management Major of the Year Award is the highest honor given annually by the Department of Kinesiology at Aquinas College to a Sport Management senior.

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Want to make yourself more marketable for different Sport Management jobs? Considering adding a minor or concentration to your academic lineup? With nearly 40 minors to choose from, you can tailor your education to fit your career goals: (see examples below)