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Sports Management
The Sports Management major program at Chatham will help you prepare to start your career in the sports industry. You will learn everything about working in the sports industry—through courses about managing sports organizations at all levels (schools, community, collegiate, professional, etc.), working with athletes of all levels, organizing and managing sports events and venues, working on law and ethics in sports, doing budgeting and finance, accounting, marketing, and analytics in sports.
WHY MAJOR IN SPORTS MANAGEMENT
Growth
Sports management is a significant industry sector and undergoing rapid growth. It also offers a unique opportunity to remain connected to sports that you already have a passion for.
Development
Our sports management program equips students with skills that are relevant but not limited to the world of sports. Students develop strengths in leadership, management, critical thinking, and problem-solving.
Opportunity
There is a wide range of career paths, choices, and opportunities within the sports world. Students have the opportunity to explore different areas and find one that best suits their interests within the world of sports.
SPORTS MANAGEMENT CAREER PATHS
01
Player Personnel Executive / Staff Member
02
Training and Team Support Staff
03
Coaching / Performance / Quality Control Staff
04
Education and Player Relations
05
Video and Broadcasting Support
06
Stadium and Venue Staff / Executive
07
Advertising and Media Relations
08
Corporate Sales Representative
OTHER USES OF SPORTS MANAGEMENT
Non-Profit Management
Non-Profit organizations have a major presence in the world of sports, and therefore there is a need for leaders to carry on the important work that these organizations do. Students will have the knowledge and skills to support non-profits in the world of sports from a managerial or operational standpoint.
Data Analytics
Analyzing data is a crucial area of sports management and is frequently utilized in the world of sports as a whole. Students gain an understanding of how to analyze and interpret data. This skill is applicable to a virtually unlimited amount of industries outside the scope of sports.
Talent Acquisition
The world of sports is one heavily intertwined with networking and self-advocacy. One of the rewarding parts of sports management is the opportunity not only to pave your own career, but also to extend avenues to others. Students will have the skills and opportunity to expand their network and eventually recruit talent in the industry.
Organizational Leadership
Sports Management curriculum prepares students to be expert leaders and communicators within the sports world. The program takes a wholistic approach to crafting leaders that are adaptive to new environments, including ones outside of sports. Students are able to utilize their skills to manage and oversee projects outside of their career or industry.
Sports Management & Sustainability
The sports industry is taking initiative in sustainability and community engagement. Sustainability efforts in sports include building eco-friendly facilities, reducing wastes from venues and events, transition to renewable energy, using sustainable transportation, and using technology for increased efficiency. In the Sports Management major at Chatham, you will learn the knowledge and skills for developing and implementing sustainable practices within the sports industry. The program will provide you with the tools to analyze and improve the environmental impact of sports organizations, create strategic plans for sustainability, and engage with communities to promote social responsibility.