Sport Management

Why study Sport Management at Gustavus?

Sport Management is an interdisciplinary minor for any student interested in exploring important questions related to the institution of sport. Through multiple perspectives, students learn about the business of professional, international, collegiate, youth, and community sport while developing the knowledge and skills necessary to work in the sport industry. Students explore careers such as athletic administration, sports information, sport journalism, sport marketing and sales, and facilities and event management while considering questions related to ethics, diversity, equity, and inclusion in sport.

Course Examples

Every year, Gustavus faculty teach more than 1,800 courses - you'll be able to choose what interests you. Maybe one of these courses from Sport Management will be on your class schedule.

  • PHI-122Sport Ethics
  • HES-209History and Philosophy of Health Physical Education and Sport
  • HIS-203History of the Black Athlete in America
  • E/M-286Economics of Sports

What can I do with a degree in Sport Management?

The Sport Management minor is adaptable - and valuable - leading to many different fields and fulfilling careers. Here are a few popular paths, but a Gustavus degree can take you anywhere.

  • Athletic Administration
  • Sports Information
  • Sport Journalism
  • Sport Marketing and Sales
  • and Facilities and Event Management
$69,189
Average salary 5 years post graduation — Post-Secondary Employment Outcomes Explorer from the U.S. Census Bureau
75%  Ultimately attended graduate or professional school
11:1  Student to Faculty Ratio
72  Majors
100%  of courses taught by faculty members

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