Sport Management - Minnesota State University - Mankato MN

Sport Management from Minnesota State University - Mankato MN is a Campus Master Education Management degree that prepares you for a Education career. Precise course of study is determined, in part, by Human Performance core requirements and specific graduate degree (MA or MS) student elects to pursue. This program is designed to prepare the student for a career in one of the many segments of the sports management industry. Sport Management is one of the fastest?growing specializations in sport, fitness , and physical education in recent years. Sport Management programs currently attract large numbers of women and men who want a career in a sport?related field but have no interest in teaching. The Sport Management industry is a 217 billion dollar plus industry surpassing the insurance and automobile industry. The sport and activity industry can be divided into 7 segments: Professional sport entertainment (MLB, NFL, NASCAR, minor leagues, etc.) Amateur sport entertainment (college and high school sport, Olympic?related events) Sport services (agents, sport event management , marketing, etc.) Sport and activity participation, for?profit (golf courses, fitness and martial arts centers) Sport and activity goods (manufacturers, retail, distributors, etc.) Sport and activity participation, nonprofit (youth sports, adult sports leagues, etc.) Sport media and communication (TV, radio, print, web, public relations, sport info, etc.) In 1993 the National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE) joined with the North American Society for Sport Management (NASSM) to develop competency standards for sport?management curricula at the undergraduate, master\\\'s, and doctoral levels. More than 200 colleges and universities offer Sport Management degrees. MSU Sport Management faculty are members of NASSM/NASPE and base the MSU Sport Management curriculum on NASSM/NASPE standards. The competency standards for the master\\\'s degree include ten areas The Minnesota State University , Mankato Sport Management program includes an internship in which the student actually performs the skills necessary for the various roles. MSU is located near the Minneapolis?St. Paul area which affords a wide variety of internship opportunities (NBA Timberwolves, WNBA Lynx, MLB Twins, NFL Vikings, NHL Wild and others). These may range from assisting an athletic director or working at a fitness center, to helping in the promotions department of a pro sport . Graduates of Minnesota State University, Mankato Sport Management work in such fields as: National Basketball Association (NBA) Women\\\'s National Basketball Association (WNBA) National Hockey League (NHL) National Football League (NFL) United States Olympic Committee (USOC) High school athletic director College athletic administration Communications director for college athletic programs Player personnel with Arena Football League Minor League Baseball College recreation department Sporting goods manufacturer representative Sport facility management Sport event management Sporting good retail View more details on Minnesota State University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Education Management courses.