The minor in Sport Management is designed to provide non-business majors with an overview of business organizational functions. This background is useful for students who will be working in organizational settings, regardless of their majors.
Career opportunities in the field include working with professional teams and leagues, college athletic departments, conference offices, international amateur associations, public/private and recreational agencies, club and facility management marketing and event promotion, sports clothing, and more.
Required Course
Explore the sport industry and the role of sport managers across professional, collegiate, community, and youth sports. This course introduces key skills, career paths, and industry insights to help you prepare for a future in sport management.
Elective Course
Learn how to plan, run, and evaluate sport and recreation events. You’ll gain hands-on experience by organizing a real fundraising event as part of the course.
Elective Course
Study how sports are marketed using real-world strategies. This course applies marketing principles to the sports industry, covering fan engagement, sponsorship, branding, and revenue streams. Aligned with COSMA standards, it prepares you for careers in sport marketing.