Sports Management Degree

The sports management program at Oklahoma Wesleyan 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 Oklahoma colleges that offer sports management degrees.

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Oklahoma Wesleyan University (OKWU or OWU)

2299 Old Bacone Rd, Muskogee, OK

Oklahoma Wesleyan University is a nonprofit private university that has a fair number of degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Bartlesville, OK, in a predominantly rural area. The school's Wesleyan affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's vision. Approximately a thousand students are enrolled annually at Oklahoma Wesleyan University.

Students may pick from a few areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Theology And Religious Vocations

The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, transcripts, and test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions committee. A SAT or ACT exam is required prior to applying, with scores in a range of 1240 to 1330 for the SAT exam and within the range of 18 to 25 on the ACT is typical among students accepted to this school. Roughly 60 percent of all applicant were admitted at Oklahoma Wesleyan University, with 11 percent of those admitted choosing to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found at okwu.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is nearly $22,000, but may change yearly. Students are encouraged to use the school's tuition calculator to better estimate their personal tuition costs. Housing may be available for students that would like to live on-campus at an estimated cost of $4,000 annually. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the required requirements by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Oklahoma Wesleyan University Eagles participate in a number of intercollegiate athletic programs, as part of the NAIA organization. Available athletic programs offered may include:

• Baseball (NAIA Division II)
• Basketball (NAIA Division II)
• Golf (NAIA Division II)
• Soccer (NAIA Division II)

For a complete list of areas of study, enrollment information, admissions information, and more, please visit the school's website at http://www.okwu.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Sports Management Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. OKWU or OWU 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).