{"id":241,"date":"2015-12-11T17:01:24","date_gmt":"2015-12-11T17:01:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/umwwebmaster.wpengine.com\/study\/?post_type=areas&p=241"},"modified":"2023-03-30T15:58:07","modified_gmt":"2023-03-30T19:58:07","slug":"sports-management","status":"publish","type":"areas","link":"https:\/\/www.umw.edu\/study\/areas\/sports-management\/","title":{"rendered":"Sports Management"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Majors, Minors & Areas of Study<\/div>

Sports Management<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
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Explore the business behind the game.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In North America alone, the sports industry weighs in at more then $60 billion, according to PricewaterhouseCoopers. If you love all things athletic, why not get in on the action? UMW\u2019s interdisciplinary minor program in sports management is designed for students from all majors who want to understand management as it impacts sports. You\u2019ll discover the challenges and opportunities of the sports industry; explore basic principles of management, marketing, law, finance, and ethics in sports; and have a ball while you\u2019re doing it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Areas of Study<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

While you complete a coordinating major \u2013 or whatever major you choose \u2013 UMW\u2019s sports management minor will expose you to courses in sports management, sports law, and sports psychology, while also bringing you into the business world with marketing and management classes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Career Opportunities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Those who study sports management pursue opportunities in profession, semi-pro, and college sports. They become health club managers, sportscasters, fitness instructors, sports agents, athletic directors, sports event coordinators, media relations specialists, sports information directors, YMCA youth leaders, sports marketing specialists, community center directors, and athletic contract managers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Internships<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

All sports management minors must complete a sports management internship for hands-on supervised experience in the field. Manage a public facility, including UMW\u2019s Anderson Center, Battleground Complex, and special events held by the Department of Athletics. Students will be able to apply knowledge, skills, and abilities relating to the basic principles of event booking, finance, marketing, operations, scheduling, staffing, and ticketing in sports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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