Sport Management Major and Learning Outcomes

Sport Management Major Mission

The mission of the Sport Management Major is to provide a high-value business educational experience within the Salesian tradition. The major is characterized by a strong faculty-student community; a compassionate and collegial working environment; the advancement of knowledge through high-quality teaching and academic programs, effective communication, and relevant experiential learning; and student engagement with the business world.

Sport Management Major Student Learning Outcomes

Students who graduate from DeSales University with a major in sport management will be able to:

1. Utilize transferable skills most sought by employers including, but not limited to:
   1. Oral communication
   2. Written communication
   3. Software
2. Apply foundational business concepts to practices in the sport industry
3. Analyze problems and opportunities utilizing appropriate data sources
4. Understand the intersection of sport and greater society
5. Apply their knowledge through experiential learning

This business related program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).

The sport management curriculum includes historical and philosophical foundations of sport as well as management, marketing, financial, legal, and ethical principles. The professional preparation in sport management, together with the liberal arts Connections Curriculum and practical field experience, will prepare students to become visionary leaders in various segments of the sport industry.