Sport Management

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Huntington is a Christian college with majors in exercise and movement science, sports, and exercise studies, 3-2 athletic training, and occupation therapy assistance. Huntington is a Christian college with majors in exercise and movement science, sports, and exercise studies, 3-2 athletic training, and occupation therapy assistance.
SPORT MANAGEMENT

Let your love of the game lead you

If you have a love of sports and want to pursue the dream beyond college, the Sport Management program at HU is designed for you. Whether you want to focus your career in administration, sports or recreation programming, team or event management, athletic operations, or sports marketing, the door is wide open with this degree. As a Sport Management graduate, you will be able to pursue careers in sport tourism, as director of operations, as an athletics director, and many more options. This program prepares you to climb the ladder of success.

    Sport Management  Tracks

    The unique design of the Sport Management program allows you to choose your own path toward your degree. The corporate track leads into sport management areas like program director, athletics administration and events management while the media track blends course in broadcasting and communications for students interested in becoming a sports commentator, sports information director or sports relations director. 

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    Corporate Track
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    A PEEK INSIDE THE REQUIREMENTS

    Sport Management Curriculum

    As a sport management student at Huntington University, you will gain a well-rounded understanding of business and what it takes to be an effective and empathetic leader in the business community. Additionally, you will study specific curriculum geared towards a deeper knowledge of the athletic industry. Your capstone experience will give you hands-on experience in an area you choose, whether it be college athletics management, sports information, professional team marketing, travel team management, and more. 

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    Take Courses Like:
    • Business Law
    • Issues in Sport and Recreation Management
    • Leadership and Programming in Recreation and Sports
    • Principles and Practices of Sport Management
    • Sport and Exercise Psychology

    Dedicated Faculty & Staff

    Ann McPherren
    Professor of Business and Economics | Assistant to the President for Program Development
    Business professor Troy Irick Business professor Troy Irick
    Troy Irick
    Assistant Professor of Business / Director of Lilly Grant for Educational Collaboration
    Accounting professor Anita Wickersham Accounting professor Anita Wickersham
    Anita Wickersham
    Associate Professor of Accounting and Business
    Business professor Brock Zehr Business professor Brock Zehr
    Brock Zehr
    Director of the MBA Program and Assistant Professor of Business & Economics
    James O’Donnell
    Executive-in Residence / Emeritus Standing

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