Sports Management Degree

The sports management program at Malone 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 Ohio colleges that offer sports management degrees.

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Malone University

6832 Convent Blvd, Sylvania, OH

Malone University, a nonprofit private institution, offers an assortment of educational opportunities, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Canton, OH, it offers an urban setting for students to study in. The school maintains a Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Malone University has a yearly student enrollment of about 2,500.

Areas of study available at Malone University include but are not limited to:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Communications And Journalism
• Recreation And Fitness Studies
• Education

The admissions process will include the submission of an application, student records, and test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions committee. Either the SAT or ACT exam must be taken to apply to Malone University. Scores between 20 to 26 on the ACT or 895 to 1135 on the SAT are required to increase your chances for acceptance. Approximately 80 percent of all applicant were admitted at this school, with 30 percent of those admitted choosing to attend. More information on admissions can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $26,000, but may change each year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's price of attendance calculator to better estimate their cost of attendance. Student housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is around $4,600. Some students at this school may be eligible for financial aid, which is typically offered in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Students may visit the website to get a complete list of areas of study, admissions information, and more that is available at this school.

Students Enrolled in the Sports Management Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Malone University offers a bachelor's degree program in sports management.

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Students by Race (2019)

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

Salary & Wages

• Toledo, OH
  • Total Employment: 890
  • Average Annual Salary: $29370

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

Salary & Wages

• Toledo, OH
  • Total Employment: 420
  • Average Hourly Rate: $11.01
  • Average Annual Salary: $22900

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