Brandon Carlin

Sport Management – B.S.

This program is offered in-person.

The sport management major, offered through Western Michigan University's Department of Human Performance and Health Education, provides the student with the academic preparation and practical training required for success in the sport industry. Specifically, it prepares students for careers in professional sports, college athletics, amateur sports, youth sports or corporate positions with a sport-related component. Job functions in the sport industry include facility management, sport promotion and marketing, sport media, customer or community relations, sport sponsorship, licensing, sport information and sport law, etc.

Upon completion of all the program requirements, students will receive a bachelor's degree with a major in sport management and a minor in one of several options including general business, communication, coaching, or event management. 

"The program is amazing and the faculty are so supportive of their students."

- Warda, student (learn more)

86%

86% of 2021-22 graduates were actively engaged within three months of graduation.

100%

100% of sport management students complete an internship or field experience.

Minor

Built-in minor in business, coaching, journalism, event management and more.

NASSM

Designed to meet or exceed national standards set forth by the NASSM accrediting body.

Engage with the industry

Additional information

Graduates from in the sport management program will find employment in a variety of settings in the sport industry, sport facilities, intercollegiate athletic departments, sports clubs, interscholastic athletic programs, professional sports teams and leagues, sporting goods manufacturers and retail stores, amateur sports or athletic associations, sport marketing or public relations firms, sport radio or TV or magazines, etc.

100% of sport management students complete an internship or field experience. It is recommended that students complete their internship during their senior year. 

INTERNSHIP INFORMATIONPRACTICUM INFORMATION

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Study abroad

Students are encouraged to pursue additional educational opportunities through one of many study abroad options offered by the HPHE department or WMU in general.
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All WMU students have the option to stand out with an integrative learning project in one of several pathways including health and wellness, entrepreneurship, leadership and more!
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Dr. James Lewis

Associate Professor, Program Coordinator