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Why study Sports Management at Westminster?

Interest in sports management and positions in the field have been growing throughout the United States and Canada over the last 15 years. An increased number of professional and college teams are looking for graduates trained in the sports field.

Westminster College's business program ensures you receive a top-quality education, recognized nationally by employers. In addition, take advantage of top-notch facilities such as Westminster's Historic Gymnasium, site of Winston Churchill's "Iron Curtain Speech", and the new Blue Jay Field at Kent and Judith Mueller Stadium.The logo for the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)


Westminster's Sports Management program is proud to be accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) at all degree levels.

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In the Classroom

You will not only take coursework within the management field but also courses in marketing, accounting, webpage design, either advertising or consumer behavior, and an internship.

The capstone class will focus on professional, collegiate, and individual sports which successfully utilize traditional marketing methods and programs.

“This is a major which allows students to make a hobby their vocation. They can do what they love and still find a job.”

Dr. Bill Carner Associate Professor of Business

Career Opportunities

The demand for graduates of these programs is increasing as teams find more competition for the consumer's leisure dollar. At one time, major sports had their seasons to themselves but that has drastically changed as seasons and franchises have expanded. Successful franchises now depend on successful management more than ever.

Many graduates in this major work for Sports teams in management positions, and others as coaches for teams in Kansas City, St. Louis and also at Universities.
Our students to enhance their interests and job opportunities, have interned with St. Louis Cardinals, Sporting KC, Cal Ripken Jr. Baseball and, most prestigious, The Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown.
You will need 38 credit hours beyond GENED classes and the GPA requirement is 2.0 on average for your major courses.

This major is designed for students looking for careers with sports team, due to this it is designed accordingly to include classes from Health and Exercise Science and Psychology department.  Given the nature of courses in the major students have picked up minors in Business administration as well.