Sports Management Degree

The sports management program at Bowie State 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 Maryland colleges that offer sports management degrees.

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Bowie State University (UB)

Charles at Mount Royal, Baltimore, MD

Bowie State University is a public historically black institution located in Bowie, Maryland. Many historically black colleges and universities (also known as HBCUs) were established after the civil war to provide newly freed African Americans with educational opportunities. Over 5,600 students enroll at BSU annually.

Students may select from several areas of study, including:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Social Sciences
• Communication Technology
• Health And Clinical Professions

To be considered for admissions, you may be asked to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit school records, which are then evaluated by admissions staff. Either the ACT or SAT exam can be taken in order to be able to apply to Bowie State University. Scores within the range of 17 - 21 on the ACT or 1160 - 1420 on the SAT are needed to increase the chance of getting accepted. This school has an acceptance rate of around 50 percent of which only 37 percent decided to attend.  A full suite of  information from the admissions office can be found by calling BSU or by requesting information here.

Tuition & fees at this school vary for in-state and nonresidents. In-state tuition costs approximately $7,000 per year, while out-of-state tuition costing $19,000 per year. Housing may be available for students who wish to live on-campus at an estimated cost of $6,600 for the year. This school may offer financial aid for students that are eligible by way of grants and loans.

The Bowie State University Bulldogs participate in several athletic programs, with competitions managed and overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include the following:

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

To see a full list of programs offered, enrollment information, financial aid details, and more, please visit the school's website at bowiestate.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Sports Management Program

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

• Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Annual Salary: $48530

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

• Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
  • Total Employment: 3
  • Average Hourly Rate: $20.87
  • Average Annual Salary: $43410

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