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Sports Management
The Sport Management Major is designed for the individual planning to pursue a career as: recreation leader, sporting goods retailer, sport organization administrator, team manager, sports lawyer, sports psychologist, resort manager, golf course or country club manager. It is also appropriate for those considering careers as a sports consultant to businesses, churches, camps, etc. and for those interested in employment as a sports information director or sports journalist. The program is designed to prepare students to obtain either an entry-level position upon graduation or to continue their studies in graduate school.
Major Learning Outcomes (MLOs)
By the completion of this program, students will be able to:
1. Apply theoretical knowledge from the sport management program to practical settings in the amateur, collegiate, and professional sport industry
2. Evaluate current issues and future directions of the sport finance and economics, law, event and facility management, communication, and marketing.
3. Design and analyze quantitative data, evaluate performance, and demonstrate findings using a data-driven decision-making strategy supported by accurate and appropriate references.
4. Apply strong communication skills (oral and written) within sport management practice that demonstrate interpersonal skills, professionalism and the ability to work with a diverse range of clients and professionals.
Graduate Outcomes
Adrian College
Arizona Coyotes
Cleveland Indians
Defiance College
Defiance YMCA
GMR Marketing
Millikin University
University of Michigan