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Sport Management

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Major or Minor in

Sport Management

Passion underlies every role in the sports industry, whether in sports marketing, athletic administration, the apparel business, coaching, management or sports broadcasting. ÃÛѨÊÓƵ’s interdisciplinary sport management major sets you on a path to a career in this fast-growing, interdisciplinary field. Discover business trends, analyze legal, ethical and philosophical issues in sports, engage in strategic decision-making and apply marketing and business principles to the world of athletics.

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As a sport management major at ÃÛѨÊÓƵ

you might take:

The Management of Sport

Learn about the many factors involved the business side of sports: marketing, finance, law and ethics. (BNSS 350)

The Economics of Sports

Analyze industry market structures, the role of discrimination and public policy in professional and amateur sports. (ECON 321)

Sport in American Society

Examine the impact of sports on American society and cultural responses to sports in America and abroad. (HHPA 425)

Studying sport management at ÃÛѨÊÓƵ

Learning outcomes

  • Demonstrate an understanding of theories of marketing, management and organizational behavior and how these theories are applied to sports enterprises.

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  • Identify the basic principles of economics and finance and apply them to the sport industry.

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  • Examine the social and cultural significance of sport in society.

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  • Analyze legal, ethical and philosophical issues related to the field of sport management.

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  • Demonstrate the ability to synthesize information and engage in strategic planning and decision-making.

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Intern in all areas of sport management

ÃÛѨÊÓƵ's School of Business internship program is one of the oldest and most successful in the Pacific Northwest. Internships provide invaluable hands-on experience and further develop your professional skills. Some companies where sport management majors at ÃÛѨÊÓƵ have found industry experience include:

  • Adidas
  • Athletes & Advocates for Social Justice in Sports
  • Beaver Sports Properties
  • Columbia Sportswear
  • Hillsboro Hops
  • National Football Academy
  • Nike
  • Oregon School Activities Association
  • PGA/LPGA Tour
  • Portland Thorns
  • Portland Timbers
  • Portland Trail Blazers

Life After ÃÛѨÊÓƵ

You will leave prepared for a career in areas such as:

  • Membership Associate
  • Assistant Football Coach
  • Front Office Intern
  • Support Specialist
  • Sales Associate
  • Partner

 

Estimate wage: $35k

Estimate of what ÃÛѨÊÓƵ sport management alumni could be making based on their current ages, occupations and geographic locations.

Potential wage: $58.8k

The potential wage is based on the average wage for the occupations.

Top career paths

The top five education-to-career paths of ÃÛѨÊÓƵ sport management alumni include:

  • Tasting Room Associate 
  • Assistant Football Coach
  • Business Services Coordinator 
  • Partner 
  • Retail Salesperson

 

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Virlena Crosley
Associate Dean and Associate Professor
T.J. Day Hall
503-883-2371
vcrosle@linfield.edu