The administration of recreation and sport services is a challenging career in this increasingly leisure-oriented society. Dynamic and innovative people are needed to plan - organize - and supervise recreation experiences in a variety of settings.
A department that actively promotes diversity and social justice - Cortland Sport Management features special focuses on information technology andinternational sport. Located on Cortland's campus are the Sport Media & Technology Learning Center and the national training centers for sport-specific information technology companies such as Dartfish.
NASSM maintains a list of universities that offer sport management programs.
The management of a sports team - whether it is professional or amateur - is a complex job that requires a unique set of skills rooted in both athletics and business . Graduates do not only work with sports teams - however. They may find themselves in the athletic department of a college or university - or even managing a large sports venue - such as a stadium or an arena.
The Department of Sport Management utilizes a cutting-edge - experience-based curriculum to best prepare our undergraduate and graduate students to be leaders in the spectator sport industry.