A sports management associate degree program trains you in skills such as accounting and sports facility management. Read on to learn more about the available associate programs, common course topics and career prospects.
What Sports Management Associate's Degree Programs Are Available?
A sports management associate's degree program usually takes two years to complete and awards you with an Associate of Applied Science, Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree. These programs may train you to work in various levels of sports, including professional, amateur, club and college settings.
In addition to general education courses and core courses in the field, your program may also require you to complete a co-op or internship before graduation. Recently, fully online and hybrid programs have become available in this field through several universities.
<table border="1"><tr><td><b>Degree Conferred </b></td><td> Associate of Applied Science, Associate of Arts or Associate of Science</td></tr>
<tr><td><b>Online Options</b></td><td> Available in fully online and hybrid formats</td></tr>
<tr><td><b>Common Courses</b></td><td> Sports facilities management, business and sports law, macroeconomics</td></tr>
<tr><td><b>Career Opportunities</b></td><td> Sports marketing, college athletics, facility management, further education</td></tr>
<tr><td><b> Median Salary (2020)</b> </td><td> $142,170 (<i>for all marketing managers</i>) </td></tr>
<tr><td><b> Job Outlook (2019-2029)</b></td><td> 7% growth (<i>for all marketing managers</i>) </td></tr>
</table><p><i>Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics</i>
</p><h3 id="section---WhatCoursesCanIExpect">What Courses Can I Expect?</h3><p>This program will provide you with education to work in various places, including sports, park and recreation environments. Many associate's degree programs may require you to pass general education courses in speech, communications, mathematics, humanities, history, behavioral science and English composition. A sports management program may include courses covering macroeconomics, accounting, sports facilities management, business and sports law, information technology management and economics.
</p><h3 id="section---WhatCanIDoWithMyEducation">What Can I Do With My Education?</h3><p>After completing your education, you can expect to have developed marketing, business administration and management skills. Although your program may be titled sports management, you may also learn enough to be able to work in other management-related industries.
</p><p>Earning your degree may qualify you for entry-level careers in equipment marketing, account sales, sports marketing, college athletics, sports consulting, public relations and facility management. Several schools may also suggest that you continue your education by pursuing a bachelor's degree. Your program may provide you some basic training in contracts management and negotiation for entertainers and athletes. If you wish to be able to work with entertainer and athlete contracts, you may also need to earn a minimum of a bachelor's degree education to qualify for entry-level positions.</p>
