Sports Management Degree

The sports management program at University of Minnesota – Morris 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 Minnesota colleges that offer sports management degrees.

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University of Minnesota – Morris

515 Darland Administration Bldg, Duluth, MN

University of Minnesota - Morris is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and assists students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Morris, Minnesota, which is a predominantly rural area. Approximately 1,800 students are enrolled per year at University of Minnesota - Morris.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs University of Minnesota - Morris offers:

• Psychology
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Physical Sciences

To be considered for admissions, you may be required to complete an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit high school records and test scores, which are then studied by the admissions office. A SAT or ACT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores in a range of 1510 - 1930 on the SAT and between 23 - 28 on the ACT is typical among students admitted to University of Minnesota - Morris. This school has an acceptance rate of around 62% of which only 32% chose to enroll.  Additional information regarding admissions for prospective students can be found through the school site or simply by requesting for it here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $13,000, but may change yearly. Students are encouraged to use the school's tuition calculator to better estimate their cost of attendance. The price of on-campus housing is about $3,700 per year. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the necessary requirements by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

The University of Minnesota - Morris "Cougars" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Available sports offered:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division III)

Contact information, admission forms, programs offered, and much more can be viewed on school's website at morris.umn.edu/.

Students Enrolled in the Sports Management Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. University of Minnesota – Morris 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

• Duluth, MN-WI
  • Total Employment: 200
  • Average Annual Salary: $34940

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

• Duluth, MN-WI
  • Total Employment: 150
  • Average Hourly Rate: $14.97
  • Average Annual Salary: $31140

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