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Sports Management Certificate
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Why Choose Sports Management?
Interested in a sports-related career? Enroll in Wright State’s sports management program, which offers a solid educational base in the fundamentals of sports management.
You can join a growing and exciting field dealing with the business aspects of sports and recreation. Your career options range from public relations specialist to marketing director, and from facilities manager to compliance coordinator. However, just as with sports itself, competition is stiff for the best sports management positions, and demand is highest for well-trained professionals.
Want to pursue a master's degree focused on this topic? Consider the Master of Arts in Physical Education: Sport Management program.
Contact Information
Carol Patitu, Ph.D., Program Director
937-775-4148
carol.patitu@wright.edu
Careers and Real-World Experience
A considerable number of careers are available in Ohio through universities and professional sports teams. Explore the Careers and Real-World Experience Resources section for a list of staff directories and home pages you can contact for internships and other career opportunities. National organizations are also listed.
Academics and Curriculum
View the sports management certificate program information and requirements in the Academic Catalog.
Admission
Admission Process
1
Apply to Graduate School using the non-degree/certificate application.
2
Submit to the Graduate School:
One official transcript that shows the completion of a degree.
Careers and Real-World Experience Resources
A considerable number of careers are available in Ohio through universities and professional sports teams. Visit staff directories and home pages you can contact for internships and other career opportunities. National organizations are also listed.
Ohio Athletic Department Staff Directories
Division 1
- University of Akron
- Bowling Green State University
- University of Cincinnati
- Cleveland State University
- University of Dayton
- Kent State University
- Miami University
- The Ohio State University
- Ohio University
- University of Toledo
- Wright State University
- Xavier University
- Youngstown State University
Division 2
Division 3
- Capital University
- Dennison University
- Kenyon University
- Mount Saint Joseph
- Muskingum University
- Ohio Northern University
- Ohio Wesleyan University
- Otterbein University
- Wilmington College
- Wittenberg University
NAIA
- Mount Vernon Nazarene University
- University of Northwestern Ohio
- University of Rio Grande
- Shawnee State University
Community Colleges
College Conferences Headquarters
- Great Midwest Athletic Conference (GMAC)- Greenwood, IN
- Horizon League- Indianapolis, IN
- Mid-American Conference (MAC)- Cleveland, OH
- Ohio Athletic Conference (OAC)- Austintown, OH
- North Coast Athletic Conference (NCAC)- Cleveland, OH
Professional Sports Teams
Websites for internships/careers
- NCAA The Market, Careers in College Athletics
- NACDA Career Center
- Teamwork Online This is specifically for professional sports and cultural events
Collegiate Careers/Internships
- Academic/student support services
- Associate and assistant commissioner
- Associate and assistant director of athletics
- Athletics development/fundraising
- Business manager
- Compliance
- Conference commissioner
- Director of athletics
- Facility/event operations
- Learning specialist
- Licensing
- Marketing/promotions
- Sports information
- Ticketing
Campus recreation, intramurals, and club sports are all potential career/internship possibilities at a college/university.
Private/Public Sector
A sports management degree doesn’t limit your options to only collegiate or professional sports. Any area that has some type of athletics is a possibility.
- K-12 athletic director
- Youth leagues—baseball, basketball, football, soccer
- Club/select teams—baseball, basketball, football, soccer
- YMCA recreation
- Special Olympics
- Summer sports camps
