The inter-related sports and entertainment industries show no signs of slowing down. The North American sports market alone will grow from $63.9 billion to $75.7 billion by 2020, according to PricewaterhouseCoopers. But that?s nothing compared to the global market. In 2016, the size of the sports industry was a whopping $1.3 trillion worldwide! So needless to say, there?s a demand for people with a degree in Sport & Entertainment Business. Housed within the Batterman School of Business, our program let?s you pursue a variety of careers in athletic and entertainment management. Our curriculum is current, engaging, and challenging ? with courses and experiences designed under the guidance of a professional advisory board consisting of industry practitioners ? to help you develop the fundamentals, skills, and character that will give you the best chance to thrive in a competitive industry.
Not only that, but you?ll work with industry pros, networking with and learning from experts in professional and amature sports and entertainment, along with business people who work within the innumerable sub-professions tied to these industries. But nothing beats hands-on experience. If you display consistent professional and personal growth, you could earn intensive field experience opportunities at major events like the Rose Bowl, Final Four, Frozen Four, College World Series, COPA, and even the Super Bowl. That?s what we like to call a win/win.