Bachelor of Science in Sports Business

About

The sports industry generates hundreds of billions of dollars each year. Major sports teams, universities and recreational leagues employ people educated in sports business to conduct daily business operations. At Saint Louis University's Richard A. Chaifetz School of Business, students may pursue a Bachelor of Science in Sports Business or include a minor in sports business in addition to their chosen major. Entire operational teams work behind the scenes of any sport. These operational teams include front-office management and operations, sports marketing and communication, licensing and representation, sponsorship development, the media and more. In addition, there are sports-related positions within other types of organizations, such as sports marketing for a corporation. A degree in sports business provides sports-minded students with a head for business opportunities for careers in many fields. Housed in the Chaifetz School of Business's Department of Management, SLU's sports business major is interdisciplinary and includes courses in management, marketing and economics. This mix of courses gives sports business students the skills needed for careers in college and amateur athletics, facility and event management, professional teams and leagues, sports merchandising, leisure and fitness, and sports media. Students pursuing a degree in sports business are strongly encouraged to complete a sports business internship. SLU's sports business students have interned with the New York Yankees, St. Louis Cardinals, St. Louis Blues, Kane County Cougars, Memphis Redbirds, SLU Athletics and many other organizations. 

Career Path 

Graduate career path includes Sports Business Analyst, Sports Marketing Specialist, Sports Event Manager, Sports Sponsorship Coordinator, Brand Manager (Sports focus), Sports Operations Manager, Ticketing & Sales Manager, Stadium/Arena Manager, Fan Engagement Specialist, Public Relations Specialist (Sports), Sports Media Relations Officer, Sports Communications Manager, Sports Talent Manager, Retail Manager (Sports brands), Athlete Representation Agent, Player Contract Negotiator, Sports Finance Analyst, Sports Licensing Manager, Merchandising Manager (Sports products), Performance Analyst (Business), Sports Data Analyst, E‑commerce Manager (Sports goods), Sports Investment Analyst,Risk & Compliance Officer (Sports organizations), Sports Policy Analyst, Sports Development Officer, Sports Management Consultant, Community Sports Program Manager, NGO/Nonprofit Sports Program Officer.