Sport management is the field of
business
Business is the practice of making one's living or making money by producing or Trade, buying and selling Product (business), products (such as goods and Service (economics), services). It is also "any activity or enterprise entered into for ...
dealing with
sports
Sport is a physical activity or game, often competitive and organized, that maintains or improves physical ability and skills. Sport may provide enjoyment to participants and entertainment to spectators. The number of participants in ...
and
recreation. Sports management involves any combination of skills that correspond with planning, organizing, directing, controlling, budgeting, leading, or evaluating of any organization or business within the sports field. The field of sport management has its origins in physical education departments. The discipline has evolved to incorporate history and sociology. Development of sport management has also extended to
esport management growing to a $4.5 billion dollar industry as of 2018. The opportunities in sport management have expanded to include
sports marketing, sports media analytics, sports sponsorships and sports facilities management.
Education
Bachelor's and
master's degrees in sport management are offered by many colleges and universities. Some research on the impact of sport degrees has focused on sport science. In the United States, the top five universities that offer a degree in sport management are
Rice University,
University of Michigan
The University of Michigan (U-M, U of M, or Michigan) is a public university, public research university in Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States. Founded in 1817, it is the oldest institution of higher education in the state. The University of Mi ...
,
University of Florida,
University of Miami and
University of Massachusetts Amherst, which has the oldest Sport Management Program in the World.
There are various degrees you can receive for Sport Management. A bachelor of science in Sport Management, bachelor of business administration in Sport Management, an MBA in Sport Management and a Ph.D in Sport Management.
The sports industry is increasing globally. The business side of sports and various verticals of the industry can include sports leagues, sports infrastructures, sports tourism, sporting national governing body & federation, sports goods and services, or sports media. The industry demands skilled managers and professionals in every vertical.
Jobs
American sport management roles pay an average of $41,645 annually.
In America, jobs in sport management include working for professional sports leagues like the
NFL,
NBA,
MLB,
NHL,
MLS, and other professional or non-professional sport leagues in terms of marketing, health, and promotions.
See also
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Hungarian system
References
Further reading
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* Drayer, Joris, Stephen L. Shapiro, and Seoki Lee. "Dynamic ticket pricing in sport: an agenda for research and practice." Sport Marketing Quarterly 21.3 (2012): 184+
* Barr, Lisa, Hums, Carol, Master alexis, Mary "Principles and Practice of Sport Management 6th Edition"
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