Sports and Entertainment Management
Turn your passion for sports and entertainment into an exciting career.
黑料天堂鈥檚 Sports & Entertainment Management major gives you the hands-on skills and industry knowledge to thrive in a growing, in-demand field. Whether you鈥檙e passionate about the business and operations of sports, or you want to explore the world of event and entertainment management, this program prepares you for a variety of exciting career paths.
Hands-On Learning
In this exciting new major, you鈥檒l dive straight into real-world experiences that will shape your future career. These aren鈥檛 just classroom projects鈥攖hey鈥檙e opportunities to learn by doing, giving a competitive edge when you graduate. These experiences in the Sports & Entertainment Management program include:
- A required internship with an outside organization:聽Before graduating, you鈥檒l put your skills to the test in a real-world environment and build your professional network by working directly with a company or organization.
- The Student Philanthropy Project:聽Imagine organizing a fundraiser and pitching a full marketing plan to an actual charity. That鈥檚 exactly what you鈥檒l do in 黑料天堂鈥檚 Nonprofit Marketing course, gaining practical experience in real-world problem solving.
- Planning and organizing an on-campus concert:聽You鈥檒l take the reins in planning and executing a concert for both the campus community and the public. From marketing to logistics, this is your chance to experience the thrill of managing a live event and seeing it all come together.
- Access to large-scale music festivals:聽Through your professors鈥� industry connections, you鈥檒l have exclusive access to major music festivals. This is your opportunity to network, learn from industry professionals and get a behind-the-scenes look at large-scale events in the music world.
Skills-Based Education
The program鈥檚 balanced curriculum combines theoretical knowledge with practical skills. You鈥檒l gain expertise in:
- Sports & Entertainment Management
- Sports & Entertainment Marketing
- Sports & Entertainment Law
- Sports Governance & Policy
- Risk Management in Sports & Entertainment
Additionally, you鈥檒l develop vital professional skills in ethics, communication and presentation, making you a competitive candidate in a fast-paced and evolving industry.
Real-World Connections
You鈥檒l learn from professors who are current and former curators and owners of music festivals, international touring musicians, acclaimed entertainment lawyers and more. Faculty bring this firsthand knowledge directly into the classroom, providing you with insights and mentorship that are crucial to your future success.
Ideal Location
As home to professional sports teams like the Steelers, Penguins and Pirates, and renowned music festivals, movie productions, major tours and live event venues, Pittsburgh is a growing hub for sports and entertainment.
As a student at 黑料天堂, you鈥檒l have access to the exciting activities and industry leaders driving the region鈥檚 cultural and entertainment growth. With 黑料天堂鈥檚 campus just a 15-minute drive away from downtown Pittsburgh, you鈥檒l be near to opportunities within the city鈥檚 dynamic cultural district and thriving sports scene.
What Can You Do With Your Degree?
Graduates of 黑料天堂鈥檚 Sports and Entertainment Management program are well-positioned for high-demand roles in both sports and entertainment sectors.聽聽predicts job opportunities in these fields will double between 2022 and 2032, with over 100,000 new positions expected each year. Career opportunities include:
- Sports Marketing and Management
- Athletic Director
- Event Coordinator/Manager
- Arts Management
- Venue Operations
Take the Next Step
Your future in sports and entertainment starts here.聽Apply now to 黑料天堂聽and turn your passion into a thriving career.