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William Paterson University Career Development and Gloria S. Williams Advisement Center

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Sport Management allows students to enter the industry through a variety of positions, which promote the business of sport and how it fits into society. The Sport Management program will prepare you to apply business principles to the sports industry. The careers in this field cover a wide range of areas including public relations, representation, accounting, finance, and business management. Some examples of those employing sport management professionals include academic institutions, major league and minor league professional sports franchises, independent sports confederations, sporting goods companies, and independent sports marketing and management consulting firms.

WPUNJ Kinesiology:

WPUNJ Catalog ? Sport Management:

Interests & Skills: * Excellent oral and written communication skills * Strong knowledge of the sporting industry * Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

* Ability to multi-task * Work well as a team player

Work Environment: The job responsibilities and environment will vary depending on the type of organization, area of the sport industry, and the level of management. The positions will involve business aspects of sport and can include 5060 hour work weeks and night and weekend hours, as well as some travel. A sports manager may be involved in event management, sports broadcasting and media relations, or the sales of sporting goods. The job duties can involve working with corporations in special event promotions and sponsorships as well as accounting, ticketing, and financial operations of a sporting event or program. One of the expressed benefits of working in the field is working with people who share the love of sports which provides an enjoyable work setting. Health and wellness benefits are usually excellent in this field.

Possible Job Titles:

Team Marketing and Business Operations Sales Representative Arena Management General Manager Operations Manager Arena Management Operations Manager Program Coordinator Box Office Manager Marketing and Promotions Director Academic Services for Student Athletics Director of Ticketing and Finance Intramural Director of Campus Recreation Fitness Manager Sports Agent

Director of Sports Management Senior Executive Recruiter Community Relations Coordinator Manager of Promotions Product Licensing Manager Football Operations Assistant Community Relations Coordinator Product Licensing Accountant Community Sports Program Director Corporate Sales Director Sporting Goods Sales Representative Facilities Coordinator Athletic Director Athletic Business Manager

Enhance Your Qualifications: Students who major in Sport Management at William Paterson University have various opportunities to enhance their skills. For example, students can become involved with athletics such as club or intramural sports and event management or employment with Recreational Services, which can provide you with experience in areas related to the field. Students can join campus clubs and organizations such as the Kinesiology Majors Club or those offered in the Cotsakos College of Business, since the major will involve some business courses. An internship experience is also an important part of developing your qualifications.

Related Web Sites: Occupational Outlook Handbook North American Society for Sport Management Sports Management Careers

oco sports-management-jobs.cfm

Other sources: Please drop by the Career Development and Advisement Center to learn more about careers in sport management. Visiting the Kinesiology Department can also be beneficial in obtaining further information.

Compliments of: The Career Development and Gloria S. Williams Advisement Center

973-720-2281/2653/2559

UPDATED 7.18.13

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