Kelly Quigley ’18
Scoring a Global Career in Sports Management
Score Big with a Career in Sport Management
Have a passion for sports? Unite your love for the game with a pioneering, business-focused sports management program – the first to be licensed and accredited by the state of Connecticut – and among the first in North America to be accredited by the Sports Management Program Review Council (SMPRC).
With a degree in sport management, you will combine your study off the field with hands-on experience and business training in all facets of modern sports.
Learn from professors who are dedicated to your success.
Our faculty are leaders and innovators in their fields, bringing both deep professional experience and academic rigor to the classroom.
Spotlights
Josie Schmidt ’22
Charger Alumni at the Forefront of Building Professional Women’s Sports League from the Ground Up
ALPHONSE LUSTRINO ’23
This experience will be one I speak incredibly highly of for the rest of my career.
Career Opportunities with a Bachelor's Degree in Sport Management
$61K
Inside Sales and Advertising Agents
Flat Growth 2024-2034
$77K
Entertainment and Recreation Managers
7.7% 2024-2034
$96K
Agents and Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes
8.7% Growth 2024-2034
Selected Courses and Programs
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Revenue Generation in Sport
This course offers a comprehensive overview of the revenue streams for various types of sport properties including but not limited to tickets, sponsorship, licensing, and media rights.
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Digital Communication and Public Relations in Sport
This course will guide students through the application of digital communications and public relations strategies used by real-life sport and esports agencies to engage fandom.
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Modern Media Business and Stakeholder Relations in Sport
This course focuses on the relations between various stakeholders involved in the sports media landscape (leagues, clubs/franchises, governing bodies, event organizers, TV operators, and intellectual property owners) and economics of various types of media, key metrics utilized in negotiation, and sales of media rights.
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Front Office Operations in Professional Sports
This course focuses on creating functional operations managers within the North American sport landscape, which combines an understanding of business development, daily process, facilities, events, employment and labor, marketing, technology, media, and fan loyalty.
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Sport Sponsorship Strategy and Sales
This applied course explores sport sponsorship design and strategies and integrates perspectives of sport property, agency, and brand. The course establishes a foundation on how sport sponsorships are negotiated, formulated, evaluated, and activated to achieve business objectives.
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Full List of Courses and Learning Outcomes for Sport Management
The University of New Haven offers a wide variety of in-depth courses that create a transformational educational experience for our students. To view the complete list of courses you'll take while pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Sport Management check out the Academic Catalog:
Double Major - Sport Management and Business Management, B.S.
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Nationally Recognized Center for Career Development
All University of New Haven students have access to the many resources available through the University’s Career Development Center, which has been named one of the best in the nation by The Princeton Review.
From career assessments, networking, and job shadowing to on-campus interviews and salary negotiation, the Career Development Center provides the skills and connections to identify a meaningful career and an opportunity to pursue your passion.
Learn MoreNews
The Charger Blog
Students Make Game-Changing Connections at 3rd Annual Sports Industry Career Fair
Students Elyse Genaway ’28 and Shealin Callahan ’26 M.S. share how the University of New Haven’s Sports Industry Career Fair helped them expand their networks, discover new career paths, and gain real-world opportunities in the sports world.
University News
University of New Haven’s Pompea College of Business Becomes First Official Higher Education Partner of Major League Baseball’s New York Mets
The partnership will include student site visits, mentorship opportunities, and course collaborations with the Mets, and the university’s brand will also be showcased in the team’s digital content.
University News
University of New Haven’s Master’s Degree in Sport Management Ranked Best in World for Graduate Outcomes
SportBusiness compiled the rankings based on post-graduation employment, job support, career advancement, and a program’s alumni network.
Accreditation
Our Pompea College of Business is Among the Top 6% Worldwide
AACSB accreditation means that our Pompea College of Business has passed a rigorous set of standards. The faculty, students, programs and research have been closely examined and judged to be of exceptionally high standards.
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Next Steps
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Admission Requirements
Whether you're still in high school or are transferring from another college, we offer full- and part-time opportunities for undergraduates from inside the U.S. and abroad. The admission process can begin as early as the end of your high school junior year.
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Financial Aid Opportunities
We offer a comprehensive financial aid program, with students receiving assistance in the form of grants, scholarships, student loans, and part-time employment. Funds are available from federal and state governments, private sponsors, and from university resources. More than 85 percent of the University's full-time undergraduate students receive some form of financial assistance.
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