Sports Business

Be a professional who manages growth opportunities and decision-making in sports business

Program Details

Location:

Online, Corvallis

Program Type:

Minor, Option

Overview

Sports Business

Sports are more than just a game. The global sports business industry is a rapidly evolving area of work. And this booming field needs professionals who can manage growth opportunities and cultivate innovative, data-driven strategies to advance the industry.

You will gain the skills to develop marketing strategies in sport, critically evaluate strategic implications of sponsorship, interpret financial practices, and apply analytics to improve sports business decision-making.

The sports business option provides students with an understanding of the fundamentals of the business of sport, including sports finance, marketing, analytics and sponsorship. The program builds on core business knowledge acquired in business and design programs, and prepares students for careers in sports-related organizations.

The sports business option is available to business and design majors pursuing business administration, business analytics, design and innovation management, apparel design, interior design or merchandising management.

Associated Programs:

The option in sports business is available to students enrolled in the following programs:

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