- Sports management
- Athletic administration
- Sports marketing
- Event management
- Team operations
- Collegiate athletics
- Professional sports
- Sports business
Business
Business – Sports Management Major at William Jewell
The Sports Management emphasis within William Jewell’s Business major prepares you to explore thei business side of the sports industry.
Interests & Attributes:
- Business & Leadership
- Global Leadership
- Innovative
Explore the Business of Sport
The sports industry brings together many areas of business, from marketing and management to operations and communication. Through your coursework, you’ll examine how organizations operate and how business principles can be applied within the unique environment of sports.
You’ll also explore emerging issues affecting sports management. This gives you the opportunity to think critically about the changing sports landscape and consider how organizations can adapt to new challenges and opportunities.
Combine Business and Your Passion for Sports
The Sports Management emphasis is designed for students who want to combine an interest in athletics with a strong business education. You’ll learn to approach sports organizations not only as an athlete or fan, but as a business professional.
Your education will help you develop communication, leadership, strategic thinking and problem-solving skills that can translate across many areas of the sports industry.
Beyond Jewell
At William Jewell, you’ll gain the business foundation needed to pursue opportunities in an industry you care about. By combining specialized sports coursework with the broader Business major, you’ll graduate with a versatile education that can prepare you for the many roles that keep the sports industry moving.
An internship in sports management gives you the opportunity to connect classroom learning with professional experience. You’ll gain insight into the operations of a sports-related organization while developing the workplace skills and professional relationships that can help you begin your career.
Your internship can also help you explore different areas of the industry and determine where your interests and strengths fit within the broader sports business landscape.
Faculty
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Christopher McCullick, D.B.A.
Professor of Accounting; Division Head, Business, Communication, and Education
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Yuriy Bots, Ph.D.
John W. Boatwright Professor of Economics; Professor of Economics
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Mark Satterfield, M.B.A.
Accountant in Residence
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Kelli Schutte, Ph.D.
Vice President for Graduate, Professional and Innovative Programs