Why Sport Management?
One of the most commonly asked questions by students is, what type of jobs are available to people with sport administration degrees. In general, the sport industry is divided in commonly recognized segments, including, but not limited to, professional sport, intercollegiate athletics, voluntary athletic associations such as the NCAA and high school athletic associations, recreational sport, facility management, event management, promotions and marketing, health and fitness, sport agencies, and sporting goods retail operations just to name a few.
Our graduates tend most often to be employed within the following three segments:
- Professional Sports - League Offices, Player Union Offices, Individual Franchises, Facilities (Arenas/Stadiums)
- Amateur Sports - Olympic Sports Organizations, Intercollegiate Athletics, Interscholastic Sports, Youth Sports, Regional Sport Commissions
- Sport Agencies - Consulting, Sponsorship, Player Representation, Event Management, Broadcasting, Promotions, Licensing and Merchandising
Within these three segments, our graduates tend most often to be employed in the following roles:
Community Relations, Finance and Accounting, Management, Marketing, Media Relations (TV, Radio, Print, Website), Sales (Tickets, Suites, Advertising, Sponsorship), Operations, Public Relations, Facility Management, Security, Legal advisement
