48 monthsProgramme duration
Jan-2000Starting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Business and Management Studies
Degree
Other
Study Level
Undergraduate
Who sets the price of a Cincinnati Bengals 50-yard-line ticket? Who creates game-night promotions for the Florence Freedom? Who created the marketing strategy for the United States Women’s National Soccer Team? Who decided that M&M’s would sponsor a NASCAR team? What is the answer to all these questions? People working in the business of sport, of course. Whether amateur or professional, global or local, the sports and recreation industry continues to grow rapidly and provide a rich variety of career paths for business students.The sports business program offers students a unique opportunity to earn a business degree with a difference - a focus on the business of sport. The program prepares students for a variety of career and leadership opportunities in sports business. A small sampling of career paths in the sports industry includes sport marketing and promotions, event management, sports media, sports sponsorship, athlete services, sports commissions, sports attorneys, high school sports administration, sports accounting and finance, college athletic fundraising, ticket sales, sports equipment manufacturing and distribution, sports facilities and operations management, and team, league and college athletic management and marketing. All students are strongly encouraged to discuss their career goals with sports business faculty for guidance in searching for the perfect job.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Business and Management Studies
Degree
Other
Study Level
Undergraduate
Who sets the price of a Cincinnati Bengals 50-yard-line ticket? Who creates game-night promotions for the Florence Freedom? Who created the marketing strategy for the United States Women’s National Soccer Team? Who decided that M&M’s would sponsor a NASCAR team? What is the answer to all these questions? People working in the business of sport, of course. Whether amateur or professional, global or local, the sports and recreation industry continues to grow rapidly and provide a rich variety of career paths for business students.The sports business program offers students a unique opportunity to earn a business degree with a difference - a focus on the business of sport. The program prepares students for a variety of career and leadership opportunities in sports business. A small sampling of career paths in the sports industry includes sport marketing and promotions, event management, sports media, sports sponsorship, athlete services, sports commissions, sports attorneys, high school sports administration, sports accounting and finance, college athletic fundraising, ticket sales, sports equipment manufacturing and distribution, sports facilities and operations management, and team, league and college athletic management and marketing. All students are strongly encouraged to discuss their career goals with sports business faculty for guidance in searching for the perfect job.
Admission Requirements
5+
Students must have a minimum score of 500 or higher on TOEFL (paper-based).
48 Months
Jan-2000
Tuition fees
Domestic
0 USD
International
0 USD
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