Sports Business Minor
Develop a winning skill set with a minor in sports business.
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Reach Your Goals on the Business Side of Sports
Sports is a billion-dollar industry. Just think about how many people are needed to keep it running. From ticket sales and promotions to operations and maintenance — and everything in between — jobs in sports organizations aren’t going anywhere.
A sports business minor teaches you some of the high-level information you’d need to launch your career. Pair it with a business-related degree to strengthen your skill set.
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“Concordia University Irvine is constantly creating innovative ways to encourage our learning in the ever-changing field of business.”
Jennifer Powers ’10
Meet Our Faculty
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Elizabeth June McLaughlin
Adjunct Professor, School of Business
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Laszlo Zoltany
Adjunct Professor, School of Business Contact Email: Email Laszlo Zoltany…
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Kellie Playter
Assistant Professor & Internship Director, School of Business & Economics
FAQs
What is a minor in sports?
A sports business minor is an optional part of a bachelor’s degree program. A minor allows you to take a handful of classes in a specific subject area – in this case, the business of sports. Adding a minor like sport business to a more general business topic could open doors for you should you want to work in the industry. It may give you a leg up in the job market over those who’ve never taken a sports-related class.
Are sport business management jobs good to get into?
Yes, it’s definitely a good time to get into the business side of sports. Overall employment in sports and entertainment occupations is projected to grow faster than the average for all occupations from 2023 to 2033 – an average of about 108,900 openings each year.1
And with business and financial occupations, the outlook is even better, as about 963,500 openings are projected each year, on average, between 2023 and 2033.1
Why work in sport business?
If you love sports — and not just the athletic activity — working on the industry’s business side could be a way to pursue your dream career. Behind the scenes, a team, athletic facility, or sports-related organization needs many people to keep everything running.
Your sports business minor can set you up for success with classes like Sport Marketing and Sponsorship, Sport Law, and Finance and Economics of Sports.
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Sources
1U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, on the internet, at:
- https://www.bls.gov/ooh/entertainment-and-sports/ (viewed Nov. 4, 2024),
- https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/ (viewed Nov. 4, 2024).
Cited projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual job growth.