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Newberry College has a rich tradition of providing personal attention, challenging academic programs, and a close-knit community that welcomes everyone. We combine our strong liberal arts foundation with specialized professional degree programs to prepare students such as you for successful futures.

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A Newberry College education reaches beyond classroom walls, city limits, preconceived notions of higher learning, and definitions of success. A Newberry education is a personal challenge to every student in pursuit of knowledge who possesses the drive to live and learn with purpose.

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Campus Life

At Newberry College, learning takes place both inside and outside the classroom. No matter where you are — on-campus, in-town, or off-the-beaten path, you’ll exchange ideas and build relationships with faculty, students, and community members alike.

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Sport Management

The Business of Sport

A degree in Sport Management is ideal for people with an interest in sports but who may not wish to pursue a career playing sports. The Sport Management degree at Newberry College draws on a broad range of disciplines, including business, communications, mathematics and the social sciences to prepare students for successful careers in the sports and entertainment industry.

Available Majors, Minors, and Concentrations

What do we do when we’re not working? We play! Our activities may vary widely by individual, but the time we spend on leisure, recreation and sport can amount to more than one-third of a person’s life. Considering the impact of leisure and sports on our lives, the opportunities for a sport management career are vast.

Sport Management is one of the fastest growing programs of study at a majority of colleges and universities in the United States. A degree in Sport Management can provide the knowledge and abilities needed to enter this multi-billion dollar (and growing) industry.

Major

Sport Management

Minor

Sport Management

Requirements

Sport Management Major (57 hours)

Sport Management majors are required to take 57 credit hours:

27 hours: Sport Management fundamentals
12 hours: Accounting and Business courses
3 hours: Communications courses
9 hours: Economics and Mathematics courses
6 hours: Physical Education

Sport Management Minor (15 hours)

The Sport Management minor provides a comprehensive overview of the Sport Management field, from accounting and marketing to sport psychology and facility management. Students are required to complete 9 credit hours of required courses in Sport Management, one elective in Business Administration, and one elective in Communications.

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Career Possibilities

Arena/ Stadium Manager
Compliance Coordinator
Parks and Recreation
Athletic Academic Counselor
Commissioner
Equipment Manager
Athletic Director
Community Recreation Centers
Events Manager
Athletics Administrator
Conference Administration
Game Operations
Booster Club Coordinator
Campus Recreation
General Manager
Coach (Head / Assistant)
Corporate Sales
Marketing Director

Faculty

Rebekah Dixon

Assistant Professor of Sport Management

John Lesaine

Associate Dean for Student-Athlete Success

Peggy Winder

Professor of Physical Education