Sport Management
The Department of Sport Management offers a major and a minor program. Students studying Sport Management can choose from a variety of Sport- and Business-related courses. A degree in Sport Management prepares individuals for professional careers within sport organizations, such as non-profit companies, commercial and private enterprises, government/public sector jobs, and various levels of professional sports.
Common Career Paths
Earning a Sports Management degree at Methodist University will set you on a path towards a number of career fields including, but not limited to, sports manager, business operations specialist, athletic director, public relations specialist, business manager, and so much more.
Common Salary Ranges for Graduates
There’s a long list of career opportunities for those with Sports Management degrees. But, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports the average annual salary for the following positions (which may require additional education) in North Carolina in 2021:
- Business operations specialist: $76,280
- Public relations specialist: $69,670
- Business manager: $72,270
Average Tuition Cost
The average cost for an incoming residential freshman to attend MU is less than $18,000 – similar to the cost of attending one of the big-box public schools, but with the enhanced value of a highly-regarded private school with a 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio.
While tuition varies, depending on a student’s financial aid package, it’s important to know that the average financial award for an incoming residential freshman at MU is more than $34,000.
Financial Aid & Scholarships
More than 97% of MU students receive some form of financial aid, with the University offering more than $24 million annually to students for scholarships. If a student is active military, family of active military, or a veteran, they may also qualify for MU’s military education benefits.
Interested in Methodist University’s Sport Mangement program?
If you have questions, see the FAQ below or reach out to Tom Inczauskis at her contact info at the bottom of the page. If you’re ready to apply today, click the button below!
Frequently Asked Questions
When you earn a Sports Management degree at Methodist University, you’ll receive the business operations and leadership training needed to succeed in the sports industry. Our skills will prepare you for both professional and amateur sports settings.
There’s a long list of career opportunities for those with Sports Management degrees. But, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports the average annual salary for the following positions (which may require additional education) in North Carolina in 2021:
- Business operations specialist: $76,280
- Public relations specialist: $69,670
- Business manager: $72,270
Earning a Sports Management degree at Methodist University will set you on a path towards a number of career fields including, but not limited to, sports manager, business operations specialist, athletic director, public relations specialist, business manager, and so much more.
Accreditation
The Reeves School of Business is nationally accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) to offer the following degrees: the Professional Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) with a focus in Organizational Management and Leadership, the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Accounting, Business Administration, Entrepreneurship, Financial Economics, Management, Marketing, and Sport Management. Additionally, a minor in Accounting; Business Administration; Entrepreneurship; Financial Economics; Human Resource Management; International Business; Management; Marketing; Professional Tennis Management; Resort, Club, and Hospitality Management; and Sport Management is accredited. Finally, a B.S. degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Financial Economics or Marketing with a PGA Golf Management Concentration; Professional Tennis Management; Resort, Club, and Hospitality Management; and Sport Management Concentration is accredited.
The University offers the Bachelors of Applied Science in Accounting degree, as well as, the Bachelors of Applied Science in Business degree. Currently, we are seeking accreditation from the ACBSP for these two degree programs.
Mission
The mission of the Sport Management Program is to provide a professional and comprehensive education in the classroom, combined with real-world opportunities through internships, to produce future leaders of the sport industry.
Goals
- Students will be able to demonstrate content knowledge in all functional areas of sport management.
- Students will demonstrate professionalism, think critically, and exhibit problem solving skills.
- Students will communicate effectively and persuasively, both verbally and in writing.
Contact
Tom Inczauskis, MBA, PGA
