Sport Business
As a Sport Business minor at Stetson, you'll gain essential skills in effective communication, critical analysis, and leadership for impactful careers in the sport business industry. Stetson equips you with a comprehensive skillset tailored for success in the competitive sport business job market, blending "best" practices and current industry trends taught by faculty in small classes and visiting industry experts.
Why Sport Business at Stetson University?
You can experience Stetson's dynamic Sport Business curriculum firsthand, translating academic theory into practical, real-world experience in the sport industry. Imagine completing an internship at renowned places like the Orlando Magic, NASCAR, LPGA, ESPN Wide World of Sports, and many other prominent organizations—all conveniently located within an hour of campus. You'll receive guidance from well-connected faculty and alumni throughout your internship journey.
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"The small classrooms, highly qualified staff, and a hands-on curriculum provide you the necessary experience and knowledge that translates to the workforce after graduation. Whether it’s replicated projects within a certain industry, realistic situational role plays, mock interviews, or guest speakers coming to speak to the class, it really is a hands-on learning experience. "
Anthony Gilotti '20, Business Administration and Sports Business Double Major
"During my time at Stetson, I’ve learned to advocate for myself. To reach out. All the professors here genuinely want to help you and they want to be there for you but they can’t know unless you reach out. Take the opportunity, there’s nothing to lose and while you’re in college that’s the time to make the connections."
Eleanor King '24, Communication and Media Studies, minor in Marketing, Sport Business and Journalism
Career Outcomes
Within an hour's drive from campus, you have access to over 20 sports organizations and properties that could potentially employ you. In Florida alone, there are more than 50 other sport-related organizations where recent graduates have secured full-time positions with various sports brands. If you choose to pursue graduate school, you can also aim for graduate assistantships in college athletic departments across the United States. For example, job opportunities for scouts and coaches are expected to grow by 26% through 2030, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
As you begin your journey, you will work with some of our distinguished faculty and dedicated professionals who will provide you with personal attention and expert guidance to help you thrive academically and professionally.
- Elizabeth Galloway, JD, Duke University
- Sara Gramata, MBA, Loyola University of Chicago
- Scott Jones, PhD, University of Oregon
- John Riggs, DBA, Kennesaw State University
Any Stetson student may choose to pursue the Sport Management minor, which is tailored to student interests and combines nicely with business majors, as well as other fields outside of business.
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