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Sport Management Program

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Making the Game

Transform your passion for sports into a meaningful career with the sport management major or minor at Â鶹ÊÓƵ Â鶹ÊÓƵ. Designed to explore the complexities and functions of professional, international, collegiate, youth, and community sports. The multidisciplinary and holistic approach at Â鶹ÊÓƵ incorporates critical considerations of ethics, diversity, equity, and inclusion in sports, ensuring a well-rounded understanding of the field. You will also develop applied skills in facilities and event management, sports writing, economics of sport, and more. You'll take courses from a variety of academic departments, including communication studies, business and economics, and health and exercise science.

Graduate Ready to Dive into Your Career

Graduate with the experience and connections to start your career.

  • As a sport management major or minor, you will gain knowledge and develop essential skills for a thriving career in the sports industry, including athletic administration, sports information, sport journalism, sport marketing and sales, and athletic facilities and event management.
  • Â鶹ÊÓƵ faculty, staff, and alumni provide career mentorship and help connect you to internships and jobs.
  • Â鶹ÊÓƵ alumni are working in school districts, universities, and professional teams such as the Minnesota Vikings, Twins, Wild, and United. 
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Opportunities in Sport Management

Beyond the classroom there are numerous ways to enhance their education and professional skills to prepare you for a career in the dynamic world of sports. You are supported to create an immersive learning experience tailored to your interests and career goals.

 

Internships — Many students choose to gain an in-depth work experience and build their professional network through an internship either on or off campus. Your faculty and the staff in the Career Development Center will assist you.

Student Employment — With the wide array of varsity and club sports on campus, you have opportunities for professional sport management experience working in the Office of Sports Information and the Office of Athletic Event Management.

Research — Collaboration with a faculty member on a research project offers a valuable chance to explore a specific area of interest, providing opportunities to acquire practical skills like analysis and information synthesis.

Study Away — Living and learning in another country expands your understanding of sport from an international perspective. You also will gain experience in cross-cultural communication and gain insights into global trends and challenges in the sports industry. Faculty and the staff of the Center for International and Cultural Education will help you determine the best location.

Along with teaching applicable information, the professors also do a phenomenal job of making sure that we know how to summarize that information and relay it forward in an efficient manner. ”
Gavin Stodden ’25
Sports Management Minor

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Close Community with Expansive Options

With a robust athletics scene on campus and a strong alumni network, Â鶹ÊÓƵ is a perfect place to start your journey in sport management. Saint Peter is minutes away from medium-sized Mankato and an hour from the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul. This proximity allows you to experience the best of both worlds, including access to plenty of internship opportunities. The Sport Management program delivers a comprehensive education with hands-on learning experiences and award-winning faculty, so you'll develop skills you can use to make a positive impact in this exciting industry.

Contact Sport Management

Email:Ìýg-sportmanagement [at] gustavus.edu (g-sportmanagement[at]gustavus[dot]edu)
Phone:Ìý(507) 933-6062

Lund Center, 212F
800 West College Avenue
Saint Peter, MN 56082

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