Earn Your Degree in Sport Management
Globally, sports represent a $400-$600 billion-dollar industry. Forbes has estimated
a 20% increase in the US alone in the past five years, $60.5B to $73.5B, making it
one of the fastest-growing industries in the US. Our program immerses students into
the industry, combining traditional classroom instruction with hands-on experience.
Students receive professional training from industry leaders in preparation for management
positions with professional sport teams, intercollegiate/intramural athletics, recreation
programs at colleges/universities, and more.
Students are encouraged to consider studying abroad! In fact, many business students
are awarded study abroad scholarships to assist with the expense of attending study
abroad programs. Southern Miss Business faculty lead three programs: British Studies,
Asian Studies, and Italian Studies.
The College of Business and Economic Development is accredited by the Association
to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
The curriculum is designed to enable students to acquire and demonstrate a set of
management skills and an understanding of sport industry issues through a combination
of required business core courses, sport management-specific courses, and experiential
components.
Students will get the opportunity to work with and participate in experiential learning
with organizations including Southern Miss Athletics, Biloxi Shuckers, Mississippi
Braves, Sanderson Farms Championship, Landmark Event Services, Aramark, Swetman Security
Services, and NCS4.
Students must receive a C or above in all major area classes. In addition, all students
are required to complete a practicum and internship experience, which gives students
the opportunity to apply theoretical concepts taught in the classroom while gaining
practical experience with current professionals in the field of sport management.
While taking the three-hour course, students are required to earn 120 hours of field
experience.
The program offers study abroad opportunities in London. In addition, the sport management
faculty all have experience in international sport and education.
