Sport Management

The Sport Management program is designed for students who wish to pursue careers in the expanding sport industry. The program provides students with a comprehensive background in business management along with specialized courses introducing students to the traditional concepts that permeate the sport industry landscape.

Students will have the foundation to continue their education at a four-year institution or to seek entry-level positions in the field.

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Career Outlook

The Associate in Science in Sport Management program provides students with a strong foundation in the liberal arts, analytical skills, and an introduction to specialized professional courses. These subjects provide students with the opportunity to:

• Transfer to a four-year college or university to pursue a baccalaureate degree in a related program of study. Marian Court College has many transfer agreements with public and private four-year colleges and universities.
• Enter the job market in many entry-level positions in areas of health and fitness, sport and leisure, park and recreation, and the professional sport industry.

Program Outcomes

In addition to general education outcomes, graduates of the program will:

• Understand the historical role that amateur, collegiate, and professional sport has played in the United States.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the role media sources play in the consumer sport market
• Understand the professional code of ethics applied to the sport industry.

• Comprehend the role technology plays within the sport industry and how technological advances enhance the sport experience throughout the global environment.

• Apply financial accounting practices to monitor and interpret the fiscal health of a specific sport organization or the industry at large.