Students who study sport management follow their interest in the business operations behind their favorite sports and receive a multi-faceted foundation for their career.
Augustana University will offer sports broadcasting as a minor beginning in the fall. The minor will help students build careers in a field that includes both traditional broadcast and cable outlets, and new and ongoing digital platforms.
Augustana is proud to announce that Dr. Roxanne Stevens has been named the university’s new dean of the School of Business. Stevens began serving in her role in mid-August. Stevens is working on both a short- and long-term plan for the School of Business that includes growth initiatives, community partnerships and student engagement opportunities — such as additional internships, student organizations and honor societies.
Careers in sport management include coach, recruiter, sports journalist, event operations manager, sales agent and sports data analyst.
Internship opportunities include:
Sport management students study away in:
Students in this major study business administration, communication, journalism, physical education and psychology.
Students can complement their studies with a minor in coaching. Sport management students should also consider earning the Master of Arts in sports administration and leadership at Augustana.
Sport management students often participate in: