The explosive growth of sport is reflected in the expansion of professional, semi-professional, amateur, and youth sport leagues; sport marketing, advertising and promotional firms; community recreation centers; increased sports opportunities for all populations; and around the clock use of facilities for school, community, and corporate sport and entertainment activities.?

The Sport Management program provides students with a rigorous academic program and practical experiences that are oriented toward developing comprehensive leadership and technical skills that are applicable to the diverse career opportunities in the sport, recreation, and leisure industries. ?The major focuses on experiential learning with students being actively engaged in the sport industry and building a professional network. ?Numerous practicums and internship opportunities allow students to integrate their formal academic preparation with a semester-long work experience at home or abroad.