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Sports Management Overview
Transform your passion for sports into a dynamic business career with Chatham’s bachelor of science in Sports Management. Master the fundamentals of sports finance, talent management, data analytics, operations, marketing, and strategic planning with courses and experiential learning opportunities that challenge and inspire you. Equip yourself with the essential business principles and practices you need to excel in administrative and athlete-facing roles in public relations, player and team representation, venue management, sponsorship strategy, coaching, scouting, athletic training, and more. Chatham’s sports management degree also emphasizes leadership and communication skills, essential for success in the sports industry.
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Career Outlook
The job market for sports management professionals is strong and forecasted for continued growth. Popular demand is fueling this industry across traditional professional, semi-professional, college, and youth sports to newer offerings in gaming and eSports. The job market is competitive, favoring those candidates who set themselves apart with exceptional knowledge, skills, and experience. Chatham’s Sports Management degree delivers these benefits and more to ensure a successful launch of your exciting career in the business of sports.
Ideal Location
Chatham University is located in Pittsburgh, home of NFL (Steelers), NHL (Penguins) and MLB (Pirates) teams, as well as nationally ranked college teams, regional high school and college teams, and event venues. In addition to being an iconic sports town, this city of three rivers is recognized for its transformation into a greener, more sustainable, "most livable" city. Pittsburgh is an industry leader in healthcare industry as the home to numerous medical centers and facilities dedicated to innovative treatments and life-changing approaches to patient care.
Courses & Curriculum
Chatham's Sports Management degree is a 42-credit hour program (plus all general education requirements). The courses include a wide range of topics, such as the Sports and Event Venue Management, Marketing and Public Relations, Budget and Finance, and Sports Management Analytics & Intelligence. On a full-time schedule, students may complete the program in four years. Learn more about the 4-year curriculum progression by clicking the button below.
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Student Engagement
Chatham’s School of Business & Enterprise offers immersive programs in sports management by combining professional development with experiential learning. Students can learn directly from industry professionals through guest lectures, mentorship, and internships, and network at various events hosted by local sports entities. Beyond classroom instruction, seminars, competitions, and club activities provide practical, hands-on experiences, highlighting the diverse career opportunities available in the sports management field.
Program Faculty
Our Sports Management faculty, with their backgrounds in various management roles within both collegiate and professional sports, offer students invaluable insights based on their real-world experiences. Their diverse career expertise spans general sports and entertainment facility management, coaching and training, sales, sponsorships, promotions, back office operations, budgeting, strategic planning, and competitive intelligence consulting. This prepares graduates for a wide array of roles in the sports industry.
College of Distinction
Chatham has been named a College of Distinction for its Business degrees, recognizing the program for its expert blending of the liberal arts with professional programming in its Business majors.
School Mission
The School of Business & Enterprise teaches students the fundamentals of business practice through learning and applying academic content, practicing business skills, and evaluating the context of business decision-making. The School integrates material and programming incorporating the University’s mission in global understanding and environmental responsibility and prepares students to work as leaders in professional and civic arenas. Through student-centered curricular and co-curricular offerings, the School assists students to reach their full potential in the business world.
Accreditation & Student Outcomes
The School of Business & Enterprise at Chatham University has received specialized accreditation for its business program(s) through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE) located at 11960 Quivira Road in Overland Park, Kansas, USA. For a list of accredited programs please view our IACBE member status page.
