Explore undergraduate majors in the College of Education and Human Development
Sport management
The sport management program focuses on contemporary sport as a product of social, psychological, and economic phenomena. Coursework in the sport management program addresses such topics as ethics and sport; psychology of sport performance; sport as a sociocultural phenomenon; sport management, marketing, and promotion; sport facilities; and event management. Students select courses from one of the following two sets of focused electives:
- Sport management
- Youth services/development
How do I choose a major and career?
- The career cycle chart
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- Self-assessment
- Explore options
- Experience opportunities
- Goal setting
I need more information about this major. What should I do next?
- Visit the major’s Web page: Sport management
- Attend an informational session
- Meet with a program adviser
- Explore career paths
- Is teaching the right career choice for me?
How do I apply to a CEHD major?
- Tips on writing your sport management application essay
- Declaring a major in the College of Education and Human Development
How do I apply and transfer to other colleges at the U of M?
How do I gain relevant experience?
- Volunteering
- Service learning
- Internships
- Part-time and student employment
- International opportunities
- Research opportunities
- Student groups and leadership opportunities
- Application tools (résumé, cover letter, and interviewing resources)
For additional assistance with choosing majors and careers, applying to your major, and exploring experiential learning opportunities, stop by the Exploratory, Transition, and Career Services center (ETC Services) in Appleby Hall 127. Talk to a career counselor in the center or schedule an individual appointment by calling 612-625-3339.
December 2006