Sport Management

This bachelor degree program prepares you to market and manage sporting events and organizations, destinations, and sport facilities.

Where can I work after I graduate?

Professional associations – MLB, GPA, NASCAR, NBA, NFL, etc…
Professional teams – Cardinals, Bulls, Bears, Tigers
Colleges and Universities – all levels
Sporting facilities – stadiums, arenas, health clubs, parks, etc…
Sport goods – NIKE, Cabela’s, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Easton, Adidas, Reebok, Under Armour, Louisville Slugger, etc…
Recreational sport – YWCA, Municipal parks and recreations, YMCA, JCC, etc…
Youth Organizations – AAU, Little League, Boys and Girls Club
Radio, TV, Internet – ESPN, SPEED Network, CBS Sports, Golf Channel, MLB, etc…

Field of Study Overview

Types of Jobs in the Industry

Sport Administration – General Manager, Athletic Director, Founder/President
Communications/Media – Media Relations, Web Page Development, Sport Video Management
Facilities and Events – Facility Director, Event Manager, Entertainment Coordinator
Finance: Account Executive, Accounting Manager, Athletic Director for Finance, Finance Director
Marketing – Director of Promotions, Business Development Director, Fan Development Coordinator, Ticket Sales
Manager, Tournament Operations Manager
Public Relations – Director of Sport Information, Community Relations Director, Communications Assistant
Travel/Tourism – Special Events Coordinator, Adventure Travel Coordinator, Guest Relations Specialist

How much can I expect to make?
$35,000 - $80,000
Salary depends if employment is in the private/public sector, number of employees, etc.

Careers that normally require a graduate degree
Mid-level management positions.

Our students have interned with:

Updated 9/30/11