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Sports Management - BBA

The SUNY Canton BBA in Sports Management prepares individuals for professional careers within sport organizations, such as non-profit companies, commercial and private enterprises, government/public sector jobs, and various levels of professional sports.

» Sports Management Students in the Spotlight

Preparation is the key to success on the athletic field, in the classroom or in the office. SUNY Canton’s bachelor‘s degree in sports management focuses on building a strong foundation of skills that can be utilized in this growing industry. Just like in sports, it’s a fast-paced environment that changes every day.

Graduates will be prepared to step out into the field, armed with the knowledge and creativity to succeed. Whether the goal is to become a president of a professional sports team, assist in game management and operations, or focus on the financial side of the industry, SUNY Canton’s extensive curriculum and internship opportunities allow students to experience it all while deciding their particular area of interest in the sports profession.

Jeff Lake '11
Internship with the Bridgeport Sound Tigers
Bridgeport, Connecticut

Program Strengths

• An academically credential faculty with over 40 years of direct experience in sports administration, sports media and relations, sports event management and promotions, sports business, and coaching.
• Exciting array of sport management courses that offer students experiential learning opportunities and hands-on application.
• An area rich in sports venues and organizations from Division I – Division III athletic programs within 10 miles, a professional sport franchise (Ottawa Senators) just 50 minutes away, minor league organizations within 60 minutes and the Lake Placid Olympic Training Center located just 83 miles away. Plus, numerous recreational sport venues and businesses located throughout the Adirondack region. All of which provide ample opportunity for class field trips and exposure to different sport organizations and sport professionals.
• Flexible capstone opportunities from semester long internships to hands on, applied senior courses and projects. The program also offers various culminating experience options that include applied senior level courses and/or senior research project and/or semester internship.

Students in Sports Operations & Facilities Management review design plans for the college’s
new athletic facility. Jim Hurd from Architectural Resources speaks to the class about the design of the $40 million structure.

Job Opportunities

The sports industry has evolved and changed over the years, and so has the study of Sport Management. The SUNY Canton BBA in Sport Management will develop capable sport management professionals able to apply creative communication, leadership, and managerial skills in an array of positions in the sport industry. These positions can include:

• Sports Administration
• Sales
• Marketing
• Public Relations
• Information and Media
• Operations
• Facilities
• Event Management
  

After Graduation

Students will be prepared for the wide range of opportunities within the sports industry and be ready to begin an exciting career armed with the skills, knowledge, hands-on experience, and confidence for a successful transition.

This program prepares students who wish to pursue an advanced degree such as Master's in Sport Management, Athletic Administration, or an MBA.

» Program Description

Northern New York's college for technology, health, management, and public service.

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