FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

All applications are reviewed in a timely manner, and generally applicants will receive a response within seven days indicating one of the following:

• They are admitted into the program, in the major of their choice.
• They are admitted into the program, however their chosen major is full. They may choose to be admitted immediately in another major, or go on the wait list for the major of their choice.
• Their application is in a pending state, until SBC receives additional required information.
• Their application is in a pending state, and will be re-evaluated at a later date.
• Their application is respectfully declined.

While there is no set maximum number of students for the Business of Basketball program, we may limit enrollment to avoid compromising the in-person experience for attendees, including hands-on work and networking opportunities with speakers and guests.

In addition, hotel accommodations are limited, and we may reach the point where new enrollments are offered only with double-occupancy or the “no-hotel” option.

If you are admitted into a specific major, you are guaranteed to be in that major during the program. However enrollment in some majors is limited, and we may stop admitting students into those majors prior to the close of registration. Students may then choose to be admitted in an alternative major, or be put on the wait list for the major that is their first choice. For this reason it is important to register early if you are sure you want to enroll in a specific major.

Our ability to accommodate changes of major is very limited once majors fill up and enrollment closes. Students can only change to a major in which there is room. If a major is filled, then we can only consider changing to that major if another student drops out our changes out of that major. When this happens, we give first priority to students who are on the wait list for that major.

No, you can apply to one major only, but you will receive exposure to content from all majors in the GE sections and practicums.

Sports Business Classroom strives to provide relevant education in the areas where jobs are available. The media is a significant employer, and an essential component of the business of basketball. Some of the most prominent basketball experts are those in the media, and a number of people have crossed-over from working in the media to working for teams. Students who enroll in the Media and Broadcast major receive exposure and hands-on experience in all facets of media – journalism, podcasting, broadcasting, social media and public relations.

We revise our program content every year in order to provide the best possible learning experience for our students. Some topics are provided as majors, allowing students to specialize in these areas if they choose to do so. Other topics are taught as GE to all students, and are infused throughout the program. This year we are happy to be offering a new “Media and Broadcast” major, which provides students in-depth exposure to writing, broadcasting, podcasting, social media and public relations.

For more information about the SBC refund policies, please see the Cost, Payment and Refund Policies document.

Yes, students are responsible for their own travel to and from Las Vegas for the program.

Students are responsible for their travel between the airport and hotel before and after the program.

Renting a car during the program is not necessary. Round-trip bus transportation will be provided between the Hotel and the Thomas & Mack Arena and Cox Pavilion each day. Two busses leave at the same time each morning to transport students to Sports Business Classroom. The busses leave at different times in the evenings – the first bus will be for students who want to return after SBC sessions end; the second bus will be for students who want to return after the end of Summer League games.

Students are responsible for their own transportation if they miss a bus or wish to travel outside the scheduled times or scheduled routes. SBC recommends that students have access to alternative transportation services such as Uber and Lyft in the event a bus is full, they miss a scheduled pick-up time, or they wish to travel outside the scheduled times.

There is no set minimum age, but please keep in mind that SBC assumes a level of maturity and independence commensurate to a workplace, so students who require parental supervision would not be appropriate for the program. Also keep in mind that the admission process for SBC is competitive, and younger applicants might not have enough education and ancillary experience to compete with other applicants.

Furthermore, for liability reasons SBC cannot assume responsibility for students who are under 18. Admission for students who are under 18 requires a parent or other responsible adult to co-register.