Sport Management

Sport management majors are familiarized with the sports industry and prepared to be leaders of the future.

Sports business is big business

The Bachelor of Science degree in Sport Management affords students the opportunity to obtain a comprehensive business education with a specialization in sport management. We create an inclusive and engaging, learning environment which prepares students with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in a career in the sport industry. Students gain valuable, real-world experience working, interning, and volunteering in a variety of sport settings, including youth, community, collegiate, professional, nonprofit, and private business. Students who graduate with a degree in sport management are also prepared to enroll in the 4+1 MBA program or complete graduate studies in sport management, law, education, or other fields of study.

A minor in sport management provides foundational knowledge and skills needed to work in the sport industry. Coursework in the minor also affords students the opportunity to choose two content areas of interest in sport. These options include Athletic Administration, Media & Public Relations, Sport Facilities and Event Management, Sport Law, and International Sport Management.

97.5% 1-Year Career Outcomes Rate for School of Business and Communication

The Mount offers a sport-based program, housed within the School of Business and Communication

4+1 MBA program allows students to obtain a sport management degree and an MBA in only 5 years

About the Program

Program Requirements

Sport Management Major - Program Requirements

Sport Management Minor - Program Requirements

Featured Courses

Sport Marketing
Sport Law
New Media and Public Relations in Sport
Finance and Development in Sport
Sport Facility and Event Management
Current Issues in the Business of Sport
Sport Management Internship
International Sport Management
Contemporary Sport Leadership

Hands-On Learning

Co-op and service learning immerse students in the real world and provide rich opportunities for experiential learning and the application of skills and knowledge learned in the classroom. Students work under the supervision of a faculty member and an agency professional in a variety of non-profit and for-profit organizations and community partners.

Business students are encouraged to take advantage of co-op opportunities and a variety of career services and programs available through the university Career and Experiential Education Center.

Related Programs

Undergraduate Programs:

Majors:

Accounting Major
Communication & New Media Major
Financial Economics Major
Management & Leadership Major
Marketing Major

Minors:

Business Administration Minor

Communication & New Media Minor

Nonprofit Management Minor

Graduate Programs:

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Master of Science in Organizational Leadership (MSOL)

Program Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes for Sport Management Major:

Demonstrate knowledge of fundamental concepts, functions, and governance related to the sport industry.
Demonstrate understanding of the sport industry through a sociological lens.
Integrate concepts and knowledge of the sport and business disciplines to make decisions about complex sport management problems and dilemmas.
Perform day-to-day activities and procedures required to fulfill the goals and objectives of a sport organization.

Program Learning Outcomes for Sport Management Minor:

Demonstrate knowledge of fundamental concepts, functions, and governance related to the sport industry.
Demonstrate understanding of the sport industry through a sociological lens.

Potential Careers

Our graduates have a broad knowledge of sport management and can be effective managers across a wide range of sport organizations such as:

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Hear from Sport Management Students

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"I knew immediately, coming into college I’d major in sports because of my passion for the game. I’ve played basketball, soccer, lacrosse, and ran track so sports have always been a part of my life and I wanted to continue that as my career. I am currently interning in athletics here at MSJ as a Game Day Operations Assistant. Here, I am assisting in home games for all sports, including ticketing, event technology, concessions, and everything that has to do with game day. I love it because I’m learning so much about various sports and what it takes to work in a collegiate athletic department. I’d give my educational experience at the Mount a solid rating. I’ve learned plenty that I’ll be able to take with me after graduation, and I’ll forever be thankful for that."

Sport Management '25

Addison Bess

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"I’ve had a few internships throughout my time at the Mount. My first internship was with the Western and Southern Open Tennis Tournament my freshman year. I absolutely loved my experience, and it really showed me I was on the right track. I also worked for the Cincinnati Reds in their security department, which was great for enhancing my customer service skills. Next, I was able to travel with a sport business company called Living Sport to work the Super Bowl LV last year in Tampa. This was definitely my favorite internship to date. We worked the NFL Experience the days leading up to the Super Bowl, and we actually got to work in the stadium as ushers for the Super Bowl. I currently intern with the Cincinnati Cyclones in their ticket sales department. This summer, I will be interning with the Western and Southern Open again, but I’ll be in a leadership role on the court management team."

Sport Management '22, MBA '23

Ricky Feller

Hear from Sport Management Alumni

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I have always loved sport so I knew it was a field that I wanted to work in. There is so much that you can do in a career in sport that the Major of Sport Management can be very versatile. Both Professor Yost and Dr. Veraldo helped me excel in my professional career by always being real and honest while talking about working in sport. I interned with Challenger Sport as well as FC Cincinnati while at the Mount. The career I pursued after graduation was working in Professional sport. I took the role of Kit Manager with FC Cincinnati. Working with all the teams training and travel equipment and gear for the team.

Sport Management '16

FC Cincinnati

Teddy Kerr

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"I pursued a career in Sport Management after graduation. I was an account executive with the Cincinnati Cyclones and was recognized as the 2019-2020 Sales Rookie of the Year for the ECHL. Now I am a Business Development Specialist for the Cleveland Monsters in the AHL. The Mount helped prepare me for my career path by giving me opportunities to intern with the Cincinnati Reds as well as with the Mount’s Sports Information Office. Through these opportunities I was able to identify which sector of sports I wanted to pursue as a career."

Sport Management '18 MBA '19

Cincinnati Cyclones

Kara Marshall

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"The business courses incorporated into the MSJ Sport Management Program allowed me to develop a business administration foundation. These courses ultimately increased my employability upon graduation. Not only was I prepared for a position in the sports industry, but I was also able to pursue any business-related opportunity."

Sport Management '14

Fifth Third Securities, Inc.

Nick Kaminsky

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