Sports Management Degree

The sports management program at Rocky Mountain 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 Montana colleges that offer sports management degrees.

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Rocky Mountain College (RMC)

300 W 11th St, Havre, MT

Rocky Mountain College provides a variety of degree programs for students to aid them in their growth and development. The school is located in Billings, MT and operated as a private institution. The school's United Church of Christ affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's mission. Enrollment at Rocky Mountain College exceeds 980 yearly.

Areas of study available at Rocky Mountain College include but are not limited to:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Recreation And Fitness Studies

Students applying for admission are asked to submit an application, transcripts, records, test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by admissions officials. Students may provide either the SAT or ACT exam scores to be considered for admissions to Rocky Mountain College. A score within the range of 940 - 1120 on the SAT, or 21 - 25 for the ACT is usually submitted among accepted students. An estimated 60 percent of all applicant were admitted at RMC, with 30 percent of those admitted choosing to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $24,000, but may change from year to year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's net price calculator to better understand their cost of attending this school. The cost of on-campus housing is approximately $3,600 annually. Some students at RMC may qualify for financial aid, which is typically provided in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The RMC Bears participate in several athletic programs, with competitions managed and overseen by the NAIA. Available athletic programs offered may include the following:

• Basketball (NAIA Division I)
• Football (NAIA Division I)
• Golf (NAIA Division I)
• Skiing (NAIA Division I)

Students who would like to view more about this school can take a look at their website at http://rocky.edu/.

Students Enrolled in the Sports Management Program

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

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).