About the Program
Through classroom instruction and experiential learning, the Undergraduate Sport Management Program prepares students for rewarding careers in the in the sport industry. We strive to create an environment that encourages ongoing commitment to learning, leadership, and community service. Sport Management is a program area within the Department of Human Movement Sciences. This Department is dedicated to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service. We prepare professionals in disciplines related to human movement and other activities for the promotion of physical, emotional, and social well-being.
The Sport Management curriculum provides students with an understanding of the sport industry, an appreciation of social and ethical issues facing sport managers, and the knowledge and skills needed to work successfully in a sport business environment.
The Sport Management core courses cover a variety of areas including:
- Sport marketing and sponsorships
- Fiscal planning and management
- Legal aspects associated with sport
- Ethical and social issues in sport
- Sport facility and event operations
The curriculum also includes several required courses from the Strome College of Business such as accounting and economics. Students who major in Sport Management are encouraged to obtain a minor in marketing or management, but other options are also available. The culminating course is a semester-long internship experience with a sport organization.
Curriculum Requirements and Course Descriptions can be found in the catalog.
Employment Opportunities
The B.S. in Sport Management prepares students for employment in the sport industry.
Organizations
Organizations in the sport industry include, but are not limited to:
- Professional Sport Teams and Leagues
- Intercollegiate Athletics
- Campus Recreation and Intramural Sports
- Community Sport Organizations
- Sport Facilities and Events
- Sport Management & Marketing Agencies
- Sport Governing Bodies
- City Sports Commissions
- Sport Media Businesses
- Sporting Goods Companies
Examples
Examples of jobs within these sport organizations:
- Assistant Director of Marketing & Sponsorships
- Social Media Assistant
- Group Sales Account Representative
- Ticket Office Supervisor
- Stadium Operations Manager
- Coordinator of Membership Services
- Account Representative, Business Development
- Guest Services & Community Relations Staff
- Student-Athlete Academic Support Advisor
- Assistant Director of Sports Clubs and Summer Camps
- Retail Operations Staff
- Recruiting Coordinator
Advising for all Sport Management students (Freshmen - Seniors) will be done through the Career and Advising Resource Center (CARC) by Mr. Robert Batchelder.
The Sport Management curriculum provides students with an understanding of the sport industry, an appreciation of social and ethical issues facing sport managers, and the knowledge and skills needed to work successfully in a sport business environment.
The Sport Management core courses cover a variety of areas including:
- Sport marketing and sponsorships
- Fiscal planning and management
- Legal aspects associated with sport
- Ethical and social issues in sport
- Sport facility and event operations
The curriculum also includes several required courses from the Strome College of Business such as accounting and economics. Students who major in Sport Management are encouraged to obtain a minor in marketing or management, but other options are also available. The culminating course is a semester-long internship experience with a sport organization.
Curriculum Requirements and Course Descriptions can be found in the catalog.
Employment Opportunities
The B.S. in Sport Management prepares students for employment in the sport industry.
Organizations
Organizations in the sport industry include, but are not limited to:
- Professional Sport Teams and Leagues
- Intercollegiate Athletics
- Campus Recreation and Intramural Sports
- Community Sport Organizations
- Sport Facilities and Events
- Sport Management & Marketing Agencies
- Sport Governing Bodies
- City Sports Commissions
- Sport Media Businesses
- Sporting Goods Companies
Examples
Examples of jobs within these sport organizations:
- Assistant Director of Marketing & Sponsorships
- Social Media Assistant
- Group Sales Account Representative
- Ticket Office Supervisor
- Stadium Operations Manager
- Coordinator of Membership Services
- Account Representative, Business Development
- Guest Services & Community Relations Staff
- Student-Athlete Academic Support Advisor
- Assistant Director of Sports Clubs and Summer Camps
- Retail Operations Staff
- Recruiting Coordinator
Advising for all Sport Management students (Freshmen - Seniors) will be done through the Career and Advising Resource Center (CARC) by Mr. Robert Batchelder.
