About the School of Sports Administration (SPAD)
Our mission is to develop future business leaders, for the sport industry through an interdisciplinary approach to problem-solving, industry integration, experiential learning, and innovative scholarship.
The School of Sports Administration (SPAD) is the first undergraduate business school in sports management in Canada. While H.B.Com. (SPAD) degree is the best preparation for working in the sports industry, it is also valued by many non-sports organizations.
Since SPAD graduates are great team players with tremendous work ethic (as well as being outgoing, engaged, and creative thinkers), financial institutions, insurance companies, marketing firms, brand agencies, consumer packaged goods producers and distributors, apparel companies, digital firms, start-ups and many other companies in a variety of industries prefer to hire our graduates. The knowledge and skills developed in SPAD are desirable across all industries and valued by all organizations.
Honours Bachelor of Commerce - Sports Administration (SPAD)
The School of Sports Administration offers a limited enrollment, four-year interdisciplinary Sports Administration program that combines business management with exposure to the sports industry.
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FAQs
What courses do I need to take in first year?
To view the list of required first-year courses, check the Degree Options section of the Sports Administration program page.
For more information:
Dr. Dana Ellis, SPAD Academic Advisor, dellis@laurentian.ca
When are Office Hours?
The SPAD office is open Tuesdays and Fridays from 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM.
How can I get Academic Advising?
To book an appoinment with the Academic Advisor, Dr. Dana Ellis, please email dellis@laurentian.ca with your questions and request to clarify your academic concerns.
What are the policies of Laurentian University?
To view the list of policies at Laurentian University, check the Policies & Accountability page.
What if I need extra help?
Laurentian University has a number of Support Services that students can access. For a list of all of the services we offer, visit the Services page.
SPAD Features
Capstone Industry Consulting Experience
SPAD Exchange Program
Internships
Dr. Anthony Church
Dr. Anthony Church
Director, Sports Administration
achurch@laurentian.ca
Phone:
Dr. Dana Lee Ellis
Academic Advisory, SPAD
dellis@laurentian.ca
935 Ramsey Lake Road
Sudbury, ON P3E2C6
Sudbury, ON P3E2C6
Laurentian University
School of Sports Administration
spad@laurentian.ca
935 Ramsey Lake Road
Sudbury, ON P3E2C6 705-675-1151
Sudbury, ON P3E2C6 705-675-1151