Sport Management
The sport industry is a multi-billion dollar sector in the U.S. and global economies. Its rapid growth and expansion depend not only on talented athletes but also on well-educated managers and executives with strong business skills.
College graduates with a sport management major can choose careers in a range of sports-related entities, including:
- Professional sport franchises
- Intercollegiate athletics
- Sports apparel and equipment companies
- Athletic governance organizations
- Event management
- Sport media
- Fitness centers
- Parks and recreation operations
Job functions include:
- Sales
- Marketing
- Ticket operations and management
- Facility operations management
- Accounting
- Finance
- Human resources
