Saints Maps - Sport Business

SPORT BUSINESS

SUGGESTED MINORS

The Sport Business degree combines the institution of sport to the realm of business and prepares students for one of the fastest-growing career opportunities in the nation. In this major, you’ll study concepts like management and leadership, marketing and promotions, and finance and economics as they pertain to the world of sports business.

Students must realize that the undergraduate degree is primarily a preparation for entry-level positions. For those looking to set themselves apart from their peers, Limestone offers a unique 4+1 program where students can graduate with both a bachelor’s degree in Sport Business and a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) in only 5 years.

SUCCESS AS A SAINT

CAREER COMPETENCIES

Check the advising worksheet in The Halo to review your major requirements.

Discuss your progression and future goals with a Success Coach.

Talk to a Career Educator about your steps after Limestone in terms of further education, career goals, certifications, and more.

Get the experience you need through opportunities at Limestone using Saints Maps.

HOW TO USE THIS MAP

Use this map to help plan and guide your experience at Limestone; including academic and co-curricular opportunities. Each student’s Limestone experience is different and activities in this map are suggestions. Always consult with your advisors whenever possible for new opportunities and updates.

SPORT BUSINESS

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ENGAGE

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Review your 4-year degree plan and the academic catalog

Introduce yourself to your First-Year Advisor/ Success Coach and meet with them regularly

Discover library resources and the Equity & Inclusion Office

Join an on-campus organization such as the Sport Business Club to gain more connections

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FIRST YEAR MIDDLE DEVELOP

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Consider adding a minor another field such as Business Meet with your new faculty progress to degree

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Explore volunteer and service-learning opportunities or job-shadowing

Participate in speaker and special events hosted by the College of Business

Create Handshake account

Create a LinkedIn profile

Complete PathwayU assessment to be reassured of your career choice

Explore average salaries for your career field

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Request to job shadow department Schedule a mock interview Career & Professional Attend the Fall Internship your required internship

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Start finalizing your resume Invest in proper business Career Closet

Begin researching jobs narrow down to top 5 Attend Fall Graduate application process

YEARS FINAL YEAR

minor or certificate in Coaching or International

faculty advisor to check

SAINTS ADVANTAGE

Engage in these opportunities to build competencies for your future.

CAREER PATHS

Work with your faculty advisor to ensure you have no outstanding course requirements

Complete your required practicum or internship along with your capstone senior seminar

Apply to graduate

shadow for a day in the Athletics interview with the Center for Professional Development

Internship Fair to help secure internship resume business attire or visit the Saints jobs in your field of study & 5 choices

School Fair and start

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Finalize your elevator pitch and attend the Spring Career Fair

Now is the time to decide if you plan to pursue the MBA

FURTHER EDUCATION

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Present in the bi-annual Student Research and Presentations Symposium

Set up an appointment with the Center for Career & Professional Development to ensure you are ready for the workforce

Keep a catalog of networking contacts and identify potential references

Apply for jobs in your field

SKILLS

Look to develop soft skills such as communication, leadership, and ability to problem solve

Be able to lead and inspire others

Flexibility & Time Management

GRADUATE SUCCESS

The data below outlines the path students in the program take within one year of graduation. (based on knowledge rate from 2022 graduate survey)

According to Forbes, the sport market in North America is expected to reach $73.5 billion by the 2020’s.

The sport business degree provides students an automatic minor in business administration.

All students in the program must complete either a practicum or internship and a capstone senior seminar.

The growing world of esports is set to catapult to the top of the professional sports industry.

Many careers in sport business involve traveling around the world for various events and job responsibilities.

LIFE AFTER GRADUATION

Thank you to the Major Maps Committee for their work on this project & dedication to student success:

Lindsay Bartholomew

Justin Davis

Katie Jones

Tom LeGrand

Katie Maher

Stacey Mason

Michelle Phillips-Meek

Kelly Tillinghast

“Becoming a Limestone University Saint is one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. The professors, staff, and students all make one thing very clear - we are LimestoneONE Nation. Limestone students are more than a number, and professors are more than lecturers. Limestone gives students a college experience that rewards us with more than a degree, we also leave with friendships, connections, and values that will last a lifetime.”

Lelia Stokes ’19 Student Recruitment Coordinator - Limestone University

limestone.edu/sport-business