Sport management
bachelor of science (B.S. degree)
Have you thought about turning your love of sports into a career? As a sport management major, you will have the opportunity to explore the many sides of the sports business, including marketing, facility and event management, gender and diversity issues, and law. You'll gain an understanding of the role sports play in our culture and develop skills that will prepare you to market for sports teams, manage events and facilities at an arena, or unleash the potential in youth by directing community sports programs. Students can choose an emphasis in sport management or youth services and development.
Program highlights
- A flexible and personalized curriculum
- A field study course gives you hands-on experience in the area of your choice
- Undergraduate research opportunities at the College's Tucker Center for Research on Girls & Women in Sport and elsewhere
- Learning abroad opportunities, such as a study of sport management in Sweden or Italy
- Located in the heart of the Twin Cities - home to ten professional sports teams and eight college and university athletic programs
- A senior seminar brings together all you've learned and prepares you for your next move
- Dedicated, internationally recognized faculty
Careers with meaning
Potential employers include:
- Sports teams
- Park and recreation programs
- High schools and colleges
- Sports marketing firms
- TV stations and magazines
See What can I do with a sport management degree?
This program also prepares students for advanced degrees in kinesiology, recreation, marketing, sport management, and more.
Coursework
Foundation courses, such as public speaking, sociology, psychology, and community health
Major courses, including sport management, ethics of sport, legal aspects of sport, and a field study experience
Sub plan area: sport management or youth services and development
Full curriculum for sport management major, Undergraduate Catalog
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Student profile
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February 2008