Gary Dillabaugh, III, '15 Major: Sport Management, Marketing, & Management and Strategic Leadership OHIO Athletic Intern
OHIO UNIVERSITY’S COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
BACHELOR OF SPORT MANAGEMENT THE STARTING POINT OF YOUR SUCCESS
Sport Management Major WHY SPORT MANAGEMENT? Sport management is an applied field of study based on the integration of sports, management theory, and administrative principles. Sport management includes any combination of skills related to planning, organizing, leading, and evaluating within the context of an organization or department whose primary product or service is related to sport. Established in 1966, ours was the first of its kind in the United States. A business degree with an emphasis on sport, our program is recognized as the premier professional training program for candidates seeking careers in the sport industry.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS The College of Business has a selective admission policy for freshman and transfer applicants. ✓✓ Excellent high school record including extracurricular activities, work experience, and community involvement. ✓✓ Top 20 percent of their high school graduating class. ✓✓ Top 30 percent of those taking the SAT or ACT.
“I love the program; all of the staff and students care so much about what they are doing regarding the business of sport. [Choosing Ohio University] is one of the best decisions I’ve ever made, and I’ve never looked back.” —Katy Brown, Senior
Course Information Visit business.ohio.edu/bsm-curriculum for detailed information about class requirements
The undergraduate program at OHIO gives you the academic preparation and practical training required for success in the sport industry. Part business, part major-specific coursework, you’ll earn a Bachelor of Sport Management and a lifetime of career skills. Focus your studies with one of the following specializations: business (marketing, data analytics, accounting, or finance), business minor (marketing, or finance), certificate program (sales, women and gender studies, environmental studies, or entrepreneurship), or the facility and event management specialized track.
“The bachelors degree in sport management is based on a strong business curriculum, so our students have the same grounding in finance, accounting, marketing, and all the key areas of business as any student in the College of Business.” —Dr. Norm O’Reilly Fox Professor of Business; Chair, Department of Sports Administration
Get Involved STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS At the College of Business, we believe that the learning experience extends outside the classroom. Explore your interests through clubs, organizations, and select programs. In addition, the Department of Sports Administration offers sport-focused opportunities to enhance your education. Join the first professional sport management fraternity in the nation, Sigma Alpha Sigma Mu; and check out the Sports Business Association, the International Sport Agent Organization, Women in Sport, or the Analytics Club to diversify your undergraduate experience.
EXTERNAL ACTIVITIES Don’t wait until after graduation to get started on your career path. Take advantage of your skills and education to begin your future today by getting involved in one of these hands-on opportunities: Work with students from around the country to develop new ways to drive tickets sales for the San Diego Padres in the San Diego Sports Consulting Project, travel abroad and meet executives from Adidas and Puma with the Germany Global Consulting Program, or play an administrative role for the Southern Ohio Copperheads baseball team in Athens, Ohio.
Career Management The College of Business has great relationships with recruiters throughout the region and the nation, and the Department of Sports Administration has an active network of thousands of alumni that provide a significant number of job and internship opportunities to Ohio University students.
THE DARREN BUTLER SPORTS BUSINESS FORUM Each year, the College of Business invites industry experts, guest speakers from around the world of sports, and notable alumni to provide undergraduate, graduate, and professional sports administration students networking opportunities and an in-depth look at professions within the sports industry.
“For over 50 years, our diverse faculty, business-focused curriculum, experiential learning opportunities, and engaged alumni have actively prepared students for a successful career in sports and entertainment. This has been consistently proven through the number of OHIO sport management students who have landed internships and full-time positions in sport business.” —Annie Brackley Assistant Director, Career Management
Our Alumni From professional teams to the nation’s top marketing firms, you can find members of the Department of Sports Administration Bobcat Network. Our alumni took their experience at Ohio University and worked hard to achieve their goals across the wide and varied spectrum of careers in sport.
• Dallas Cowboys • Cleveland Browns • Purdue University Athletics • IMG • Legends • Austin, Texas Sports Commission • FELD Entertainment • The Aspire Group • Columbus Blue Jackets
“The Department of Sports Administration undergraduate program at Ohio University is an amazing and unique experience. The faculty and staff are well experienced in the sports industry and have an endless amount of connections to help you gain experience. The program well prepares you for a career in the world of sports with group projects that enhance your skills in teamwork, time management, and communication.”
—Andrew Boppel Account Executive, The Ohio State University
“Being a part of the sport management undergrad program at OHIO launched more than just a career in sports. It gave me experiences that stood out from the competition. It helped me determine where I wanted to work in sports. And it gave me long-term friends and a long-term support system that I will be able to rely on throughout my career. Go Bobcats!” —Samantha (Weaver) Hagan, ‘10 Partnership Account Specialist, Columbus Blue Jackets
The OHIO Experience For over 200 years, vibrant, eclectic Athens, Ohio has been home to one of the oldest academic institutions in the United States. Founded in 1804, Ohio University was the first university established in the Northwest Territory, the first university in Ohio, and the ninth oldest public university in the nation. At the College of Business, we provide you opportunities to learn about yourself and your world, apply that knowledge, and participate in leadership experiences that will transform you, so in turn, you can transform the world. We provide you the framework that allows you to be the architect of your future success.
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JOB PLACEMENT RATE AT TIME OF GRADUATION FOR BSM STUDENTS
68%
“The Department of Sports Administration has a tremendous reputation for delivering a solid education for students interested in pursuing careers in the sport industry. Our faculty remain well connected to the industry and our graduates currently work in sport throughout America and beyond.”
—Dr. John Nadeau, Director, Undergraduate Program
Contact us: Ohio University College of Business Department of Sports Administration 1 Ohio University Athens, OH 45701
Explore the program at: business.ohio.edu/sportsad
The Bachelor of Sport Management, Master of Sports Administration, Professional Master of Sports Administration, and Master of Science in Athletic Administration degree programs are recognized by the Commission on Sport Management Accreditation, a specialized accrediting body that promotes and recognizes excellence in sport management education in colleges at the baccalaureate and graduate levels. Ohio University is an equal access/equal opportunity affirmative action institution. For more information about Ohio University’s policies prohibiting discrimination and harassment, visit www.ohio.edu/equity or call 740.593.9132