Minor in BPAA Bowling and Entertainment Business Management
The Minor in BPAA (Bowling Proprietors’ Association of America) Bowling and Entertainment Business Management is designed to meet the growing demand for professionally trained individuals capable of managing and operating modern bowling centers and related entertainment venues. This minor provides students with specialized knowledge and skills—from business, law, and marketing to food-handling and lane-maintenance technology—necessary to excel in this professional environment. This program aims to prepare students for successful careers by fostering industry-ready professionals. The BPAA Bowling and Entertainment Business Management Minor, in combination with the Major in Business Administration, is a four-year curriculum that includes extensive classroom-based business studies and supervised internship experience. Together, these components provide students with the knowledge and practical skills necessary to succeed in the management and operation of bowling centers and multi-attraction entertainment facilities.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Minor in BPAA Bowling and Entertainment Business Management | ||
| Required Courses | ||
| BUAD 3190 | BPAA Fundamentals: Preparation for Internships | 1 |
| BUAD 3345 | Entrepreneurship I - Startup | 3 |
| or BUAD 3375 | Entrepreneurial Sales | |
| or BUAD 4325 | Negotiation in Business | |
| BUAD 3355 | Business Law | 3 |
| or INDS 3377 | Interior Codes & Standards | |
| BUAD 3360 | Human Resources Management Law | 3 |
| BUAD 4191 | BPAA Internship (taken twice) | 2 |
| MKTG 4360 | Social Media Marketing | 3 |
| or MKTG 3335 | Retailing | |
| or MKTG 3320 | Consumer Behavior | |
| or MKTG 3340 | Digital Marketing | |
| Prescribed Electives | ||
| Select two courses from the following: | 6 | |
| Entrepreneurial Law | ||
| Cyberlaw & E-Commerce Regulation | ||
| Advanced Business Project Design and Presentation | ||
| Intercultural Business Communication | ||
| Entrepreneurship II - Growth | ||
| Business Database Management | ||
| E-Commerce Implementation | ||
| Marketing Research | ||
| Human Resource Management | ||
| Strategic Marketing Management | ||
| Real Estate Law | ||
| Real Estate Market and Development Feasibility Analysis | ||
| Supply Chain Management | ||
| Strategic Sourcing/Procurement | ||
| Introduction to Sport Marketing | ||
Or one of the alternative Required Courses listed above | ||
| Total Hours | 21 | |


