Sports Management 2000 Business subject sub_topic Sports management graduates will have the opportunity to join careers in a variety of areas. Some of these areas include professional sports teams, college athletic departments, sport communication, sports agencies, health and fitness facilities, parks and recreation organizations. Some graduates may choose to follow up their degree by going to graduate school for a master's and/or doctorate, or by attending law school to become a sports agent. Salaries in the field of sports management depend highly on education, competition and value of the teams or athletes you are involved in. However, the typical median salary is around $94,000 per year. 0 1 1 2160 <p>A sports management career requires an individual to have a love of both sports and business. The path to becoming a sports manager requires education and work related experience. A sports manager must have a good grasp on the politics of sports, scouting, marketing and regulations. He or she must also have administrative, management and people skills in order to manage the team and keep all members and coaches happy. A sports management career can encompass any details of a sporting event, including managing the marketing, scouting or organization of the team. A sports management degree student may need to choose what department he or she is interested in while earning the degree. The student may be required to take elective courses that cater to the type of sports managing that is desired as a career.</p> <strong>Required Education</strong> <p>Landing a career in sports management requires an education, knowledge of sports, connections with people in the sports managing industry and work experience in the field. An intern or entry level position may be hard for even a graduate to achieve because of the popularity and desire of the sports management field. Those who are interested in a career in sports management should attend sporting events and make contacts with the employees of local teams and sporting venues. An internship or volunteer position at a sporting venue may also be beneficial while earning a degree in sports management in order to get advice and connections with the local sports employees.</p> <p>A bachelor's degree in sports management is offered at a number of universities. The degree requires many courses in accounting, public relations, marketing and administration so the basic business skills are taught to the student before the elective courses are taken. The student may have a choice of elective courses depending on what field of sports management he or she is interested in.</p> <p>When choosing which university to attend for a bachelor's or master's in sports management, a student should consider what sports team he or she eventually wants to become involved with. Choosing a university that is in close proximity to this team may be beneficial because the student could make contacts when doing research, volunteering or interning for school projects. While a master's degree may not be required to move up to a sports management career, it will make it easier for a job seeker to find an entry level position. He or she may also find it easier to move up to a management position with a master's degree in sports management already achieved.</p> <strong>Sports Management Career Opportunities</strong> <p>A sports management career requires a lot of patience and time to devote to the work. Since there are few management jobs in the sports industry, it may take a substantial number of years working as an assistant or in a less desirable department of a sports management company or venue before an employee can move up to management. A sports manager is required to work many late hours, especially during the sports season. He or she may also be required to travel extensively with the team in order to take advantage of press and media opportunities.</p> <strong>Sports Management Career and Salary Outlook</strong> <p>The sports management field is not expected to be a growing field. Management positions with sports teams are hard to come by and those who start at entry level or intern positions may not move up to a management position for several years. A sports manager's salary depends on how involved he or she is with the team and whether it is a major or minor team. The salary also depends on how long he or she has been in the sports management field and what his or her actual job title is considered. Most sports management professionals can make between $35,000 to $75,000 a year, according to the Sports Management division of West Virginia University. However, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, if a sports manager is involved with an extremely well known team and has been managing for several years, he or she can earn well over $75,000 a year.</p> <strong>Article References</strong><br><br> Sports Management Worldwide<br> <a href="http://www.sportsmanagementworldwide.com/revenue_faq.asp" target="_blank">http://www.sportsmanagementworldwide.com/revenue_faq.asp</a><br><br> Businessweek.com<br> <a href="http://www.businessweek.com/bschools/content/aug2008/bs20080818_920919.htm" target="_blank">http://www.businessweek.com/bschools/content/aug2008/bs20080818_920919.htm</a><br><br> West Virginia University<br> <a href="http://www.wvu.edu/~physed/sportman.htm" target="_blank">http://www.wvu.edu/~physed/sportman.htm</a><br><br> U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics<br> <a href="http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos251.htm" target="_blank">http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos251.htm</a><br><br> sports-management Sports Management Sports Management 8900, 2005, 2015, 2075, 2080, 2010, 2045, 2125, 2120, 2020, 2030, 2055, 2085 Search Schools for Degrees in Sports Management - Manage a Sports Team - Athletic Team Administration 1 0