The operations of sport programs have become more sophisticated and complex. In order to effectively manage these sports programs and facilities, you?ll need to be familiar with the ?intricacies of sport activities and also be effective as business professionals?the exact formula that Springfield College takes to educate its sport management students.
The major is designed to provide you with the opportunity to develop expertise in business management with an orientation toward the world of sport. You?ll be able to hone your skills and expertise through internships with organizations such as the Boston Celtics, NFL Headquarters, ESPN, Miami Dolphins, Harvard University Athletics, Travelers Championship, ?Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, and more.
Careers and Internships
Hitting the ground running is an attractive quality to most employers, and our sport management graduates do just that because they?re prepared. That preparation comes from experience at their internships, providing them with experience on their resumes and a knowledge of what to expect in the field.
Internship Sites
- Baltimore Ravens
- Basketball Hall of Fame
- Boston Celtics
- Brooklyn Nets
- Buffalo Bills
- Buffalo Bisons
- ESPN
- Florida Panthers
- Franklin Templeton Shootout
- Greg Norman Production Company
- Harvard University Athletics
- Miami Dolphins
- New Jersey Devils
- New York Jets
- NFL Headquarters
- Octagon
- OHL Classic at Mayakoba
- Travelers Championship
- Valero Texas Open
After graduating, sport management students have found themselves holding roles including account executive, game day operations coordinator, assistant recreation director, operations manager, recruiter, and scout. Many also go on to pursue graduate studies in areas like athletic administration and business administration.
