College of Management
Sport Management
The business of sport — from campus recreation to professional franchises.
About this program
A business-of-sport degree covering sport marketing, facility and event management, and sport law, with a required practicum placement.
What you will be able to do
- Plan and staff a live sporting event
- Apply sport-specific law and governance to a real scenario
- Build a sponsorship or marketing plan for a team or venue
- Complete a supervised practicum with an athletics or recreation partner
Courses you will take
A sample of required coursework. Full requirements are in the official catalog.
| Course | Title |
|---|---|
| SPMT 1500 | Introduction to Sport Management |
| SPMT 2300 | Sport Facilities and Event Management |
| SPMT 3100 | Sport Law |
| SPMT 4900 | Sport Management Practicum |
| General education & support courses | Title |
|---|---|
| SPMT 2100 | Sport Marketing |
| SPMT 2500 | Sport Finance |
Where graduates go
- Athletics Operations Assistant
- Event Coordinator
- Ticket Sales Representative
- Recreation Program Coordinator
Median starting salary for recent graduates: $40,500. Reported placement within six months of graduation: 83%.
DegreeB.S.
Credits120
Typical length4 years
CollegeManagement
Median starting salary$40,500
Placement83%
Take the next step.
Applications for fall are open. No fee, no essay, and a decision in about two weeks.