Sports Management Degree

The sports management program at Mount Olive College 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 North Carolina colleges that offer sports management degrees.

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Mount Olive College

310 Gaither Circle, Montreat, NC

MOC provides a variety of program options for students to guide them in their growth and development. The school is located in Mount Olive, NC and operated as a private institution. Approximately 3,900 students are enrolled per year at Mount Olive College.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs MOC offers:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Education
• Security And Protective Services
• Philosophy And Religious Studies

To be considered for admissions, students may be asked to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit any transcripts or test scores, which are then studied by the admissions staff. Either the ACT or SAT exam must be taken in order to be able to apply to this school. Scores between 17 to 21 on the ACT or 1230 to 1500 on the SAT are required to greatly increase the chance of getting accepted. 62% of those who apply are admitted to Mount Olive College, of which 29% choose to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found at moc.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is approximately $18,000, but may change per year. Students are encouraged to use the school's net price calculator to better understand their cost of attending Mount Olive College. On-campus housing is available for students, which costs around $2,800 annually. Students attending this school may be eligible for aid which is usually grants and loans.

The Mount Olive College "Trojans" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include but not limited to:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division II)

Students who would like to see more about this school can check out their website at http://www.moc.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Sports Management Program

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

Students by Gender (2019)

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

• Asheville, NC
  • Total Employment: 250
  • Average Annual Salary: $32750

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

• Asheville, NC
  • Total Employment: 150
  • Average Hourly Rate: $15.64
  • Average Annual Salary: $32520

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