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For specific requirements in the Business Administration major: See page 118. Only PTM 330 can becounted as a Business Administration major elective and a PTM concentration requirement course.For specific requirements in Financial Economics major: See page 124.For specific requirements in the Marketing major: See page 128. Only PTM 330 can be counted as aMarketing major elective and a PTM concentration requirement course.Requirements for the concentration in Business Professional Tennis Management: 23 s.h. – PTM 101,120, 215, 315, 330, and 430; four Professional Seminars; and PTM 170, 270 and 370 (internshipexperiences).No minor or A.A. subject concentration is available.Writing Enrichment Course(s): BUS 352Computer Intensive Course: BUS 225 or CSC100Ethics Course: See the major requirements.BUSINESS PROFESSIONAL TENNIS MANAGEMENT COURSESPTM 101 INTRODUCTION TOPROFESSIONAL TENNIS MANAGEMENT3 s.h.Investigation of career opportunities in the tennis industry and the qualifications and responsibilitiesassociated with them. This course is offered every fall semester.PTM 120 TOURNAMENT ADMINISTRATION and RACKET REPAIR3 s.h.USTA tournament promotion, marketing, sponsorship, rules, and administration are covered includingcomputer software. Racquet design, repair, and stringing are covered. This course is offered every springsemester.PTM 125, 126, 225, 226, 325, 326, 425, 426PROFESSIONAL SEMINARS.5 s.h. eachExperts from the tennis industry conduct educational seminars on topics such as teaching, pro shopoperations, and club management. Four workshops are required for graduation. Courses are taught on apass/fail basis. These courses are offered every semester.PTM 170, 270, 370 INTERNSHIP I, II, III1 s.h. eachLearning operational aspects of the tennis industry through a minimum 400-hour paid work experience.Good academic standing is required. Supervision and evaluation are conducted by a faculty member andon site professional. An internship notebook and employer evaluation are required at the completion of theinternship. Requirements for each internship must be met before registering for the next internship. Thesecourses are offered every semester. All students who are participating in a paid internship are subject torandom drug testing prior to and during employment according to the Reeves School of Business DrugPolicy. Seniors who have a GPA of 2.5 may be eligible to participate in a five-month extended PTM 370internship with the approval of the PTM Director.PTM 215 TEACHING METHODS I3 s.h.An introduction to sports science and tennis instructional techniques and materials, including developinglesson plans and programs. Prerequisite PTM 170 or permission of the instructor. This course is offeredevery spring semester.135