Business of College Athletics (Minor)
This program was approved for students entering the university in the Summer 2026-Spring 2027 catalog year. For more information about catalog year, go to Catalog Year Information.
Minor in Business of College Athletics
Unit: College of Education and Human Development (CEHD)
Department: Health and Sport Sciences
Academic Plan Code(s): BCA MINOR
To be admitted to the minor, a student must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.25.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| SPAD 302 | NIL in College Athletics | 3 |
| SPAD 411 | Build Your Brand: NIL Partnerships & Content Creation | 3 |
| SPAD 480 | Athletics in Higher Education | 3 |
| SPAD 490 | Senior Seminar in Sport Business | 3 |
| Elective Courses | ||
| Complete at least two courses for a total of six credits from the following list: | 6 | |
| Field Experience in Sport Administration | ||
| Sport Communication | ||
| Sport Marketing | ||
| Sport Governance | ||
| Sport Sales and Fundraising | ||
| Financial Principles in Sport | ||
| Student Services in College Athletics | ||
| Legal Aspects of Sport | ||
| Minimum Total Hours | 18 | |
Courses must be completed with a minimum grade of C- or higher. A minimum 2.25 cumulative grade point average is required to complete the minor.
At least three (3) semester hours of the requirements for a minor must be successfully completed while enrolled in the University of Louisville.
