Preparing Athletic Leaders
Undergraduate
MinorSports Management
With a minor in sports management, you’ll learn the management and leadership necessary to run a sports organization. Students will learn about the marketing, financial, human resources, strategic planning and other aspects of running a sports organization at the high school, collegiate, and professional levels. Students will learn and discuss a Biblical view of competition, leadership, and see how sports fits into a healthy and holistic life.
100%
Of all resident students are provided on- or off-campus jobs
100%
Of all students receive financial aid
100%
Of all students provided with student loan repayment assistance
11:1
Faculty to student ratio provides students with personal attention
Career Opportunities
Be equipped to work in a wide variety of positions in sports management which can be at the major college, minor league, or professional levels. Build the skills that sports organizations are seeking.
School Athletic Director
Youth League Director
Marketing Specialist
Public Relations Director
Community Engagement Specialist
Financial Manager
Facilities Manager
Sponsorship or Group Tickets Salesperson
Box Office Director
Internship Opportunities
Build your resume with an internship personalized to your program. Your advisor will work with you to determine a placement that aligns with your gifts, interests, passions, and career goals. The list below—although not complete—shows the wide variety of placement opportunities available.
Grand Rapids Gold
Grand Rapids Griffins
West Michigan Whitecaps
Grand Rapids Rise
Grand Rapids Fusion
YMCA
Dick’s Sporting Goods
Start your journey today
Program Outcomes
You will graduate with the ability to be a valuable contributor in a sports organization:
- Lead with a Christian worldview that informs and evaluates a sports organization for its entertainment, building community, and sharing positive values.
- Hit the ground running with workplace-ready skills in business, marketing, and management.
- Make an impact in your local community by working for a recognized sports organization
- Serve others through effective leadership skills and ethical decision-making.
Learn from Professors with many years of real-world experience!
Our professors have many years of experience in social media and marketing. They have launched many new social media sites and websites for small and large organizations while also working with influencers and celebrities. They will provide you with real-world lessons and connections to internships in social media and marketing.
Marc Andreas
Associate Professor of Business Leadership, Business Leadership Program Director.Program Curriculum
The sports management program equips students with the skills to work in the sports industry while being trained by learning from instructors with decades of combined experience.
