Sports Management Degree

The sports management program at Citadel Military College of South Carolina 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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Citadel Military College of South Carolina

1201 Chesterfield Hwy., Cheraw, SC

Citadel Military College of South Carolina, a public institution, offers a large number of educational opportunities, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Charleston, South Carolina, the campus offers an urban setting for students to study in. Approximately three thousand students are enrolled per year at Citadel Military College of South Carolina.

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

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Social Sciences
• Security And Protective Services
• Engineering

To be considered for admissions, students may be asked to complete an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit school transcripts, which are then reviewed by admissions staff. The majority of students admitted to Citadel Military College of South Carolina achieve an SAT score between 960 to 1170, or an ACT composite score in a range of 20 to 23. This school has an admissions rate of about 57 percent of which only 45 percent decided to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found at citadel.edu.

Tuition & fees at this school vary for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state tuition costs around $11,000 per year and out-of-state tuition costing $30,000 annually. This school may offer financial aid for students that are eligible in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

This school has several athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Available sports offered may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AA)

Students may take a look at the school's http://www.citadel.edu to view additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Sports Management Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Citadel Military College of South Carolina has offered the following programs for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
• Master's Degree

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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).