Program Requirements
Grade level: 10, 11, 12
School: Kent
Program Length: Two years
Credit at Kent:
Level I: CP English (1cr); IA Business Principles (1cr); IB Bus & Sports Foundation (1cr)
Level II: CP English (1cr); IIA Business & Sport Serv (1cr); IIB Human Resource & Personnel (cr)1; and optional Bus & Sports Mgt Capstone II (1cr)
Program Description
This exciting program focuses on the fast-paced world of business, sports management and marketing, human resource management, facilities and operations management, sales, and public relations. Students will acquire knowledge of business processes, economics and business relationships, finance, and accounting. Students will learn how to manage a workforce, lead change and build professional relationships with employees and customers. Students will utilize technology, software, and virtual simulations to prepare for careers in the business and sport management fields. Worksite and facility visits to professional, collegiate, and recreational sports and management will be integrated into the program. All students are provided opportunities for leadership development through the Business Professionals of America national student organization. College credit is available through university partnerships
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Program Overview
Areas of Concentration
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Sports Management
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Business Foundations
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Management and Administration Principles
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Fundamentals of Business and Administrative Services
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Human Resource Management
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Finance and Accounting
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Marketing, Sales, and Public Relations
Professional Pathway
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Front office positions in professional sports
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Athletic director in college and high school
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Team management
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Event and recreational management
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Sports marketing
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Human resource manager
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Franchising and ownership
Higher education opportunities
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College credits available
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Associate’s degree
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Bachelor’s degree
Stories & Projects from Business and Sports Management

Business & Sports Management Students Have Special NFL Hall of Fame Opportunity with Marshall Faulk
October 31, 2017This College Tech Prep Initiative develops skills and knowledge in the field of business, sports management and marketing, human resource management, facilities and operations management, sales, and public relations.