Program Requirements

Program Requirements

The General Education Requirement
All students must satisfy a general education requirement consisting of eleven (11) courses outside of the major department. The General Education Domain III-C (Global Competency, Ethical Reasoning, and/or Human Diversity) requirement is satisfied through the completion of major in Management.

Course Prerequisites
Courses may have specified conditions for enrollment, such as prior completion of less advanced courses, permission of the instructor, or appropriate placement test scores. Students should refer to course descriptions in the department listings for prerequisite requirements.

 Related Minors
Students are encouraged but not required to select a minor in another discipline that may enhance the students’ preparation for their individual employment or graduate school goals. Students should discuss these possibilities with their academic advisors.

Career Opportunities

Sports Management prepares students for a wide-range of careers in business including:

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Public Relations Manager

Manage public relations for a team, venue or individual athlete.

Sports Marketing Coordinator

Develop advertising campaigns, assist facility promotions, market athletes and more.

Marketing Manager

Specialize in managing the marketing efforts of players, teams and events.

Operations Manager

Manage everything that happens before, during and after game day at a sporting event.

Sports Events Coordinator

Arrange, prepare and coordinate events in a sports facility.

Karen Zenteno

Karen Zenteno, Fan Services Coordinator, Red Sox

“It’s an absolute dream come true. I get to do a little bit of everything, from pre-game ceremonies to in-game entertainment and special events like Big Papi’s Hall of Fame ceremony.”

Meet Your Faculty

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Michael Harrison

Professor, Marketing Department
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John Palabiyik, Ph.D.

Department Chair and Coordinator of the Hospitality and Tourism Management Program, Management and Business Information Technology Department
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Sandra Rahman

Professor, Marketing Department
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Zahra Tohidinia, Ph.D.

Chair of Marketing, Assistant Professor, Marketing Department

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