| Sports Business at DePaul University | |
| Course Duration | 4 Years |
| Course Intake | January, September |
| Course Details Website Link | Visit Website |
| Course Level | Undergraduate |
| Tution Fees | $ 42,411 |
| English Language Requirment | |
| IELTS | 6.5 |
| TOEFL | 80 |
| PTE | 0 |
The DePaul Sports Business major will prepare you to succeed in the ever-evolving sports industry. Our expert faculty will teach you how to apply the skills you learn in your coursework to countless careers in a field that continues to grow in both size and complexity.
With an increasing need for leaders who have a wide range of transferable skills, our Sports Business degree program will help open doors for you in each of these areas:
- accounting
- business analytics
- economics
- entrepreneurship
- events
- hospitality
- leadership
- management
- marketing
- operations
- sales
As you work towards your Sports Business degree, you’ll take a variety of Driehaus College of Business courses in addition to electives in the College of Communication, which will provide you with real-world, interdisciplinary knowledge and skills that combine communication with business theory.
You’ll have access to global organizations such as:
- Chicago Bears
- Chicago Blackhawks
- Chicago Bulls
- Chicago Cubs
- Chicago White Sox
- Gatorade
- McDonald’s
- 4Front
- Paragon Marketing Group
- The Premier League
- Wilson Sporting Goods
- KemperLesnik
These companies will link you with industry leaders and give you practical experience to apply to the workplace. And you’ll have access to a deep pool of local and national connections, which will help you land internships, networking opportunities and full-time jobs.
Classes
Coursework
- Behind the Scenes with Chicago Sports Organizations
- The Business of Esports
- The Chicago Cubs Summer Consulting Project
- Event Sales, Service and Promotion
- Exploring Economics and Statistics Through Sports
- Hospitality Service and Experience Management
- Introduction to Sports Management
- The International Business of Sports in London
- Leadership in Sports: Lessons for Coaching in the Workplace
- Sports, Media, and Society
- Sports Sales
- Sports Sponsorship Marketing
- Minor offered
- Combined bachelor’s + master’s degree offered
Career Options
Common Career Areas
- Athlete/Team Foundation Management
- Brand Strategy
- Community Relations
- Event Marketing
- Fan Engagement
- New Product Development
- Revenue Planning
- Sales
- Sponsorship Evaluation
- Sports Tourism
- Venue Management
DePaul University Highlights
| Type of university | Private |
| Location | Chicago, Illinois, USA |
| Acceptance Rate | 68% |
| Total Number of Students Enrolled | 22437 |
| Total Number of Undergraduate Students Enrolled | 14507 |
| Total Number of Graduate Students Enrolled | 7930 |
| Retention Rate (Full- time students)- Fall 2018[3] | 86% |
| Overall Graduation Rate (Fall 2013) | 74% |
| English language proficiency score | Required |
| Financial aid | Scholarships/ Grants/ Loans/ Work-Study |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition : $55,816
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $1,303 |
| Room and Board | $14,972 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,400 |
| Total One Year Cost | $74,491 |
Depaul University Cost of Attendance
Tuition Rate 2020-2021 for students willing to pursue an undergraduate and postgraduate degree at DePaul University:
| Faculty | Undergraduate Tuition/ Per term (in USD) | Graduate Tuition/ Per credit hour (in USD) |
|---|---|---|
| College of Education | 13,517 | 655 |
| College of Continuing and Professional Studies | 13,527 | 655 |
| College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences | 13,517 | 715 |
| College of Science and Health | 13,517 | 735 |
| College of Communication | 13,517 | 760 |
| College of Computing and Digital Media | 13,517 | 865 |
| School of Music | 13,938 | 865 |
| Theatre School | 13,938 | 865 |
| Richard H. Driehaus College of Business | 13,517 | -- |
| Kellstadt Graduate Business | -- | 1080 |
The distribution of expenses in the form of an estimated budget for international students looking to study in the US for 2020- 21 semesters are tabulated below:
| Fee type | Cost |
|---|---|
| New Student Orientation | USD 100 |
| Transfer Student Orientation | USD 75 |
| Student Activity | USD 27 |
| Athletic Fee | USD 25 |
| CTA U-Pass (summer) | USD 86 |
| CTA U-Pass (Fall, Winter, Spring) | USD 105 |
| Health Plan | USD 60 |
| Average Tuition Fee Per Year | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $ 41,000 |
| Postgraduate | 41,600 |
| Cost Per Year | |
| Overall cost of living | $ 17,100 |
| Campus accommodation | $ 10,102 |
| * Please note that fees may vary. Always check the exact cost of the program and bear in mind likely additional expenses. | |
| English score required | |
|---|---|
| IELTS Undergraduate | 6.5 |
| IELTS Postgraduate | 6.5 |
| TOEFL Undergraduate | 80 |
| TOEFL Postgraduate | 80 |
| * Please note that minimum score required for English language may vary from course to couse.Always check exact requirement for the programme. | |
| University Contact Details |
|---|
| Address |
| 1 E.Jackson Blvd,Ste 9300 1 E.Jackson Blvd llinois-60604 |
| international@depaul.edu |
| Phone |
| +1 (312) 362-6542 |