Overview
The Sport Management program provides a supportive and collaborative atmosphere designed to prepare you to work in organizations across the sport industry. The major takes an interdisciplinary approach, combining sport management classes with coursework in accounting, business, marketing, management, communication and psychology. This gives students a solid foundation in business practices and their application to sports.
Mission
We develop compassionate, competent, and confident professionals, empowering graduates to impact their communities with innovation, integrity, and inclusivity.
Vision
To cultivate a transformative learning environment that engages students in scholarship and diversified experiential opportunities and fosters connection and belonging.
Outcomes
The Sport Management degree program is structured around the career readiness competencies developed by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), recognized as industry leaders for young professionals. These competencies serve as the foundation for our learning outcomes, ensuring that graduates are well-prepared for successful careers in the sports industry.
Career & Self-Development: Graduates will demonstrate a commitment to continuous personal and professional growth. They will exhibit self-awareness and adaptability, essential for thriving in the dynamic field of sport management.
Leadership & Teamwork: Graduates will demonstrate effective leadership and teamwork skills by building and maintaining collaborative relationships, managing conflicts, and working towards common goals. They will exhibit accountability, respect for diverse perspectives, and the ability to motivate and guide teams to achieve success.
Communication & Professionalism: Graduates will effectively communicate with diverse stakeholders in the sports industry, utilizing both written and verbal skills. They will uphold the highest standards of professionalism, demonstrating integrity, ethical behavior, and respect in all professional interactions.
Critical Thinking: Graduates will apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to analyze complex issues within the sports industry. They will evaluate information, consider multiple perspectives, and make informed decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness and innovation.
Equity & Inclusion: Graduates will promote equity and inclusion within the sports industry. They will understand and appreciate diverse perspectives, advocate for inclusive practices, and work towards creating environments that are welcoming and accessible to all individuals.
Technology: Graduates will leverage technology to enhance the management and operations of sports organizations. They will understand technological advancements, utilize data analytics, and implement digital tools to improve efficiency, engagement, and decision-making processes.
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Career Opportunities
You can pursue a variety of careers with a Sport Management degree. Many students continue on to graduate studies in sport management, law, education or business administration.
Requirements
See the list of required courses and a sample plan of study for your next four years.
Hands-On Learning
Through practical assignments and discussion of current issues, students learn how sport management can have an impact on the local, regional and global scale. Your upper-level courses will help you gain the tools and skills you’ll need to be successful in your career through hands-on opportunities to create business and marketing plans, organize events, dissect legal briefs and deliver professional presentations.
Required Internship
You’ll gain real-world experience through your required internship. Recent student internship placements include: the SUNY Oneonta Athletics Department, Cooperstown Dreams Park, West Point Athletics, SUNY Binghamton Athletics Department, Sportsmedia.net, local athletics facilities, semi-professional teams and leagues, sport agencies and summer camps.
Facilities
Sport Management classes use a wide array of facilities, including enhanced classrooms, equipped with current teaching modalities that allow for interaction between faculty and students. You’ll also have access to a variety of campus fitness facilities, including gymnasiums, dance studios, a pool, fitness centers, free weight space, indoor and outdoor tracks and miles of hiking and biking trails at our College Camp facility adjacent to campus.
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108 Ravine Parkway
Oneonta, NY 13820
United States
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