Sports Management Degree

The sports management program at Belhaven University prepares students for a career in academic and professional sporting groups, fitness, and health-focused positions with athletes, and retail management for sporting goods. The program focuses on applying business, coaching, and physical education, administration and management of athletic programs and teams. Program courses include: program planning and development, business and financial management principles, sales, marketing, and recruitment, scheduling and management, public relations, legal aspects of sports, and applicable health and safety standards. Get more details below including other Mississippi colleges that offer sports management degrees.

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Belhaven University

1000 ASU Dr Ste 359, Alcorn State, MS

Belhaven University is a nonprofit private college that has many degrees available for students to choose from. The school is located in Jackson, MS, in a predominantly urban area. The school maintains a Presbyterian Church affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Belhaven University has an annual student enrollment of over 3,100.

Students may choose from several areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Social Sciences
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Recreation And Fitness Studies

To be considered for admissions, you may be asked to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit any transcripts or test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions staff. Students may provide either the SAT or ACT scores to be considered for admissions at Belhaven University. A score in a range of 885 to 1165 on the SAT, or 19 to 25 for the ACT is common among admitted students. 51% of students that apply are admitted to this school, of which 34% choose to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $20,000 for the year, though it may change based on any number of circumstances. Students should visit the school's price of attendance calculator to see the personalize cost of attendance. Some students at this school may qualify for financial aid, which is generally offered as grants or student loans.

Athletic programs are available at Belhaven University through the NAIA, allowing students to participate in intercollegiate athletics. Athletic programs that are available include:

• Baseball (NAIA Division I)
• Basketball (NAIA Division I)
• Football (NAIA Division I)

Students Enrolled in the Sports Management Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Belhaven University has offered the following programs for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Post-Masters Certificate

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Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses pertaining to recreation, leisure, and fitness studies, including exercise physiology and facilities management. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Coaches and Scouts

Description

Instruct or coach groups or individuals in the fundamentals of sports. Demonstrate techniques and methods of participation. May evaluate athletes' strengths and weaknesses as possible recruits or to improve the athletes' technique to prepare them for competition. Those required to hold teaching degrees should be reported in the appropriate teaching category.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, coaches and scouts employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.9% from 2014 to 2024

Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors

Description

Instruct or coach groups or individuals in exercise activities. Demonstrate techniques and form, observe participants, and explain to them corrective measures necessary to improve their skills.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, fitness trainers and aerobics instructors employment is expected to grow at a rate of 8.4% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).