Sports Management Degree

The sports management program at Queens University of Charlotte 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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Queens University of Charlotte (Queens)

1986 Pitt Tech Road, Winterville, NC

Queens is a nonprofit private institution located in Charlotte, NC and provides a large number of program options for students. The Presbyterian Church affiliation of this school is an important part of the history, education and mission that defines the school. Approximately 2,500 students are enrolled yearly at Queens.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Queens University of Charlotte offers:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Business And Marketing Studies
• English Language And Literature
• Communications And Journalism
• Psychology

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be asked to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit school records, which are then reviewed by admissions officials. Most students admitted to this school have an SAT score in a range of 1390 - 1710, or an ACT score within the range of 20 - 25. Queens accepts around 70 percent of students applying. Of those accepted, nearly 22 percent registered for enrollment. More information regarding admissions can be found at queens.edu.

The cost of tuition is nearly $28,000 annually. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and as such students should visit the school's price of attendance calculator to get a better idea of their personalized cost estimate of attendance. Housing is available for students, and generally costs approximately $6,600 per year. Queens University of Charlotte may offer financial aid for students that are eligible as grants and loans.

Athletic programs are available at Queens through the NCAA, allowing students to participate in intercollegiate sports. Available athletic programs offered:

• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division II)
• Golf (NCAA Division II)
• Lacrosse (NCAA Division II)

Students who wish to view more about this school may check out their website at http://www.queens.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Sports Management Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Queens 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

• Greenville, NC
  • Total Employment: 130
  • Average Annual Salary: $53360

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

• Greenville, NC
  • Average Hourly Rate: $15.06
  • Average Annual Salary: $31320

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