Minor in Sport Management
Sport Management
New York City is home to major sport properties, including professional sport leagues and teams, and marketing and management firms like William Morris Endeavor (WME) and Wasserman Media.
In addition to major sport portfolios like the BSE Global (Brooklyn Nets, Barclays Center) and the Madison Square Garden Company, there are also sport nonprofits, minor league teams, sport event management firms, parks and recreation, and other organizations in the industry.
The minor in Sport Management provides a foundation in the business of sport. In addition to required coursework, students choose electives from specialized areas to deepen their knowledge of the industry.
Sport Management
Why This Minor?
Frequently Asked Questions
What is sports management?
Sport management is the business of sport, fitness, and recreation. Sport managers conduct business in a number of settings, including professional and collegiate sports teams and leagues; Olympic sport entities, such as international and national Olympic committees; national governing bodies, such as USA Gymnastics; international federations, such as FIFA; regulating bodies, such as the World Anti-Doping Agency or the Court of Arbitration for Sport; mega events, such as the World Cups or Olympic Games; major events, such as the New York City Marathon and the Super Bowl; as well as interscholastic sport, youth sport, and recreational sport, including those programs within the parks and recreation system. Sport managers also can work for marketing and management firms, like Octagon.
Why this minor?
This minor is designed to give students majoring in other disciplines an opportunity to learn about the sport industry. Students will complement their field of study and be exposed to such areas as marketing, law, new media, and sociology as they relate to the business of sport.
What jobs are available in sport management?
There are a variety of jobs available in sport management. Students can pursue positions in the above-named areas of the sport industry in specific disciplines such as marketing, public relations, event and hospitality management, law, finance, accounting, sponsorship, analytics, entrepreneurship, media and communications.
Why study sport management in New York City?
Students should study sport management in New York City because it is the epicenter of sport. Not only do they have access to professional league headquarters, they are also connected to major sport venues such as Madison Square Garden and the Barclays Center, as well as top professional teams. There are major events hosted regularly like the US Open, the NYC Marathon, and the NBA Draft.
