Sports: Say hello to big business
Billions of dollars. Huge success. Big business. The sports industry produces more than $500 billion each year – and is one of the fastest growing industries in the U.S. But it takes more than simply knowing the ins-and-outs of athletic competition. At the University of Saint Mary, we’ll show you what it takes to land a job in this ultra-competitive market.
While many sport management programs are based in physical education, USM takes a different approach – we focus on business. As a sport management major, you’ll gain a VIP pass to the “behind the scenes” perspective of sport. You’ll master:
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Sports accounting and finance
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The economics of athletics
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Risk management and liability in sport
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Ethical dilemmas in sport
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Managing human assets
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Sport marketing
To prepare you for your career once you graduate, internships are abundant – ranging from the PGA Tour and the Kansas City Sports Commission to Kansas City’s sports franchises.