Open to sports enthusiasts from any major, Salve Regina University's minor in sports management provides a comprehensive overview of the many issues, challenges and practices found in the ever-growing sports industry.
Explore a Rapidly Growing Industry
Our students gain a broad perspective of the profession by exploring the history and psychology of sports, as well as the legal and ethical challenges that face the industry today. By examining a wide range of topics relevant to the profession, including marketing, public relations, event management and labor relations, students become familiar with the many directions in which a career in sports management may go.
Salve Regina's minor also offers the opportunity to learn about the multi-faceted industry firsthand through a professional internship that provides valuable, resume-building experience and a foundation for success in the competitive field of sports management.
Program Spotlight: Spencer Ambrosius '12
It’s important to find a way to maximize every opportunity you get to interview for a role. I chose to minor in sports management to complement my marketing major and help me stand out amongst a saturated candidate pool. The credibility was enough to allow me to get a face-to-face interview with the Atlanta Hawks, where I was able to confidently approach the interview with what I learned both in and out of the classroom during my time at Salve Regina. I’ve been working in professional sports ever since.
Spencer Ambrosius ’12, vice president of ticket sales and service, Detroit Red Wings
Faculty members teaching courses in sports management are in the field, literally, as team managers, coaches and business professionals. Through exposure to industry expertise and experience, students develop insights into the many aspects of the business of sports management.
Life After Salve
The sports industry offers an array of opportunities for students who minor in sports management. From professional and club franchises to collegiate and recreational teams, the minor can lead to a variety of career options, including sports marketing, sports information, promotions, sales, public relations, recruiting and labor relations. Students with a background in sports management are also prepared to work in event or facility management, sports agencies and sporting goods.
Possible careers include:
- Athletic director
- Event manager
- Facilities manager
- Marketing or brand manager
- Public relations professional
- Sports agent
Minor in Sports Management
6 courses | 18 credits
- AST251: Sport in America
- MGT110: Sports Management in the 21st Century
- MGT210: Ethical and Legal Issues in Sports
- MGT312: Sports Marketing
- MGT491: Professional Internship in Business
Students also choose three credits from the following:
- MGT130: Gender and Minority Issues in Sports
- MGT131: Media Relations/Public Relations
- MGT132: Sponsorships and Fundraising
- MGT133: Contract Negotiation in Sports
- MGT134: The Sports Franchise
- MGT135: Special Topics in Sports Management
- MGT315: Event Planning and Facility Management