Sports Management Degree

The sports management program at North Greenville 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 South Carolina colleges that offer sports management degrees.

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North Greenville University

2100 College St, Newberry, SC

North Greenville University is a nonprofit private institution located in Tigerville, SC and provides a large number of educational opportunities for students. The school's Southern Baptist affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's curriculum. Approximately 2,300 students are enrolled annually at North Greenville University.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Theology And Religious Vocations
• Psychology

The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, school records, and test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions staff. An ACT or SAT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores in a range of 1350 to 1960 for the SAT exam and within the range of 20 to 29 on the ACT is common among students admitted to North Greenville University. An estimated 60 percent of all students that applied were accepted at North Greenville University, with 59 percent of those admitted choosing to attend.

The cost of tuition is around $15,000, but may change yearly. Students are encouraged to visit the school's price of attendance calculator to better estimate their cost of attending North Greenville University. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the necessary requirements by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

North Greenville University offers a variety of athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs offered may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Football (NCAA Division II)
• Golf (NCAA Division II)
• Soccer (NCAA Division II)

Students Enrolled in the Sports Management Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. North Greenville University 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

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).