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BS (Hons) Sports Media

Lipscomb University, United States
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Course Overview

Join the exciting world of sports, a multi-billion-dollar industry that entertains audiences around the world. Cover high school sports for local news media, collegiate and professional teams at the regional or national level, or work on behalf of these teams and athletes to build relationships with media members and coordinate dissemination of information to journalists and other news media.

In Lipscomb’s undergraduate program in Sports Media, you’ll prepare to enter the fields of sports journalism and sports promotion with coursework in writing, production, design and promotion. Work with the Herd Media, Lipscomb’s award-winning on-campus student media group featuring live television and radio coverage of games. And learn what it takes to produce and broadcast athletic events by working on ESPN coverage of Lipscomb sports. When you graduate, you’ll be equipped with the skills to thrive in this fast-paced industry.

General Eligibility

Business Core (52 hours*) and Other Required Courses for B.B.A. Degree.

Credit Hours:

52, 15

Graduate Student: one who has satisfied all admissions requirements (average of 2.75 on undergraduate work, GRE acceptable scores).

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Module

Specific courses required:

CO 1014 21st Century Media (4)

CO 2144 Multimedia Storytelling (4)

CO 2223 Image, Motion and Sound (3)

CO 3013 Cross-Cultural Communication (3)

CO 3113 Web and Mobile Journalism (3)

CO 3123 Sports Promotion (3)

CO 3133 Sports Announcing and Production (3)

CO 3553 Communication Law and Ethics (3)

CO 3593 Innovation in Media (3)

CO 3613 News Reporting (3)

CO 3793 Television Newscast (3)

CO 3971 Practicum in Sports Media (1; taken twice)

CO 4213 Sports Reporting (3)

CO 4813 Great Ideas: Journalism and New Media (3)

CO 4883 Internship in Sports Media (3)

SPMG 2503 Introduction to Sport Management (3)

Three hours selected from:

CO 3633 Digital Audio Storytelling (3) SP

CO 3643 Video Production and Documentary Production (3) F

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.0
  • TOEFL78
  • PTE58
  • Duolingo79

IELTS 6.5 overall, with no less than 6.0 in any component.

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