What is Sports Management?
Sports Management is the business side of sport studies, and deals with marketing, management, finance, and strategic planning. If you are interested in a career in athletics or front offices specific to the sports culture, this is the degree for you.
Why Study Sports Management at SWOSU?
The national award-winning sports management graduate program at SWOSU is completely online providing you with a path to earn your degree in as little as one calendar year. The courses you can choose cater to the different areas reflected in the sports management job market including finance, management and operations.
A graduate degree in sports management prepares you for a career in overseeing the operations of professional and amateur athletics, recreational facilities and other organizational and business entities in the sports and fitness industries. This degree program gives you the right blend of general and specific exposure to the topics you need to succeed in your desired career path.
Possible career options for a graduate with a Master's in Sports Management include:
- Amateur athletics
- Facilities and event management
- Sports media
- Professional teams and leagues
- Sport merchandising leisure and fitness
- Other areas and industries particularly sales and management
Prerequisites: Completion of 24 undergraduate semester hours in Parks and Recreation Management (PRM), Health and Physical Education (HPE), Kinesiology (KINES), Athletic Training Program (ATEP), Business Management (MNGMT), Marketing (MRKTG),General Business (GEBUS) or related areas.