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I AM A SENIOR AT THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY AND I HAVE MAJORED IN BUSINESS. I WANT TO GET MY MASTERS IN SPORTS MANAGEMENT AND BRANCH OFF IN A CAREER IN THIS AREA. IF YOU HAVE ANY KNOWLEDGE OF THIS AREA, PLEASE SHARE THIS WITH ME!!

By Hollaratme (Hollaratme) on Thursday, May 27, 2004 - 10:19 pm: Edit

i heard NYU is pretty good

By Kazz (Kazz) on Friday, May 28, 2004 - 01:48 am: Edit

I think your caps lock is stuck bud

By Rlplaya31 (Rlplaya31) on Friday, May 28, 2004 - 10:14 am: Edit

Yea i heard that Ohio U is very good but i did not know about New York University. I will have to look into that.

By Clickspring (Clickspring) on Friday, May 28, 2004 - 12:07 pm: Edit

University of Illinois http://www.uiuc.edu

Here's the direct link to the program as well http://www.leisurestudies.uiuc.edu/Graduates/progs/MS-MSS.htm

By Metfan8501 (Metfan8501) on Friday, May 28, 2004 - 12:36 pm: Edit

What would a person with their undergrad major in business and masters in sports management do as a carrer? I'm just curious as I might have some interest.

By Rlplaya31 (Rlplaya31) on Friday, May 28, 2004 - 02:05 pm: Edit

Well many of the people who go into sports marketing, player personnel, or even become athletic directors in college have a degree in business. This is so they know how to work with the large amounts of money that are generated in their system. Sports business has always been a passion and an interest of mine.

By Concerneddad (Concerneddad) on Friday, May 28, 2004 - 02:12 pm: Edit

You might also want to look at the University of Oregon -- don't under estimate the importance of the Phil Knight (Nike) connection.

By Rlplaya31 (Rlplaya31) on Friday, May 28, 2004 - 03:43 pm: Edit

Yea I never really thought of Oregon, but I will definitely have to check it out! Thanks!!

By Rlplaya31 (Rlplaya31) on Saturday, May 29, 2004 - 10:35 am: Edit

Does anyone else have any suggestions?

By Jnatkins (Jnatkins) on Saturday, May 29, 2004 - 11:32 am: Edit

One of my friends is going to UMass-Amherst for sports management

By Rlplaya31 (Rlplaya31) on Saturday, May 29, 2004 - 12:47 pm: Edit

Yea I've heard that Amherst has a very good program for sports management. I have also heard that Ohio University has one of the best in the country. Can anyone verify this for me?

By Doubleg326 (Doubleg326) on Saturday, May 29, 2004 - 02:49 pm: Edit

Three of the top programs are UMass-Amherst, Ohio U & Bowling Green. I looked into those but they are all in the middle of nowhere and have below average athletic programs. I am also looking into sport management as a major. I decided that I am going to look into schools that offer sport management, but are also known for their academics and athletics as well.

By Playtothebeat (Playtothebeat) on Saturday, May 29, 2004 - 03:32 pm: Edit

USC and UCLA would both be great. Even though i dont believe either offer a specific Sports Management program, both offer "Management" as concentrations, if i remember right (i know USC does for sure).
think about internships you can land in LA.. Clippers, Lakers, Dodgers, and hell, all the teams around there. oh and dont forget about all the tv/radio/newspapers around.

By Concerneddad (Concerneddad) on Saturday, May 29, 2004 - 05:01 pm: Edit

Rlplaya31, here is a link to the university of Oregon's program.
http://www.warsawcenter.com/index2.htm

Good luck

By Rlplaya31 (Rlplaya31) on Saturday, May 29, 2004 - 10:07 pm: Edit

I did not know that Univ. of Oregon had the top ranked sports business program. That really broadens up my searches. I may have to get some more information on that school.

By Playtothebeat (Playtothebeat) on Sunday, May 30, 2004 - 03:29 am: Edit

i applied to UO and got accepted easily (their acceptance rate is like 80%). i also got in the honors program. however, i turned them down for USC, for several reasons, main one being that Eugene is just not the best place on earth for me.

it's in the middle of no where, and there isn't much to do there. there is a LOT of weed and other drugs. on a friday night the college is basically covered with clouds, which isn't for me.

the education there isn't the best, but sports management is very good there. the campus as far as i know is veyr nice as well and there are a lot of new buildings.

just somethings that might help you...

By Joesmom (Joesmom) on Sunday, May 30, 2004 - 09:59 am: Edit

Are there any east coast schools that offer sports management as a major? What about going to a school with a great sports program, majoring in business then going to law school? My son is very interested in sports management as a career choice.Anyone?

By Jersey220 (Jersey220) on Sunday, May 30, 2004 - 10:46 pm: Edit

University of Michigan has a sports management program, which would probably be the ideal athletic/academic combo for sports management. For me, I am going to U. of Maryland (no sports management) and I am majoring in some concentration of business with a second major or a minor in kinesiology (exercise science). Next summer, I have an internship lined up with a minor league baseball team and I am heavily considering becoming a team manager for one of the varsity teams at Maryland.

By Rlplaya31 (Rlplaya31) on Monday, May 31, 2004 - 11:34 am: Edit

Looking into Ohio University I realized that there are a lot of great connnections that the students get by going through this program. I am not worried about being in the middle of nowhere because I am more worried about the education. Besides I guess Ohio U gets their students a lot of great internships that can spring them into a successful career in the sports business.

By Savedbythebell7 (Savedbythebell7) on Monday, May 31, 2004 - 01:50 pm: Edit

Check out San Diego State's Sports Management MBA, it's new for this year and you will have the oppertunity to work DIRECTLY with the San Diego Padres.
http://www-rohan.sdsu.edu/%7Ecba/news-online/04-04-a.html

here is a news clip from NBC in San Diego.. http://advancement.sdsu.edu/marcomm/news/clips/Archive/2004/Feb2004/022404/022404mbapadres.mpg

here is a clip from ESPN!
http://advancement.sdsu.edu/marcomm/news/clips/Archive/2004/Mar2004/030404/030404mbaespn.mpg

By Rlplaya31 (Rlplaya31) on Tuesday, June 01, 2004 - 07:53 pm: Edit

Any other suggestions???

By Cama (Cama) on Thursday, June 03, 2004 - 08:28 am: Edit

Umass Amherst has great sports management program along with a good business school.

By Baymom (Baymom) on Thursday, June 03, 2004 - 04:34 pm: Edit

For those looking at Law School - Marquette University Law School is home to the National Sports Law Institute and students can specialize in sports law. They also have excellent internships with major league sports teams. My D is considering this.

By Js25 (Js25) on Friday, August 27, 2004 - 12:37 pm: Edit

Hey you should think about going to Game Face. Its a sports training academy that gets people jobs with sports teams. One of my friends went through and I'm probably going to do the same thing when I graduate. I'm having very little luck finding a job in sports. Their website is:
www.gamefaceinc.com