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B.S. in Sport Management
An exciting career, a great education!

Full Degree Requirements with Class Descriptions

The Sport Management field is rapidly growing both nationally and internationally. It has been recognized as one of the top 25 career choices for women. It is an industry with a gross national product (GNP) in excess of $100 billion.

The study of Sport Management may lead to professional careers with sports or franchises, league operations, player personnel, intercollegiate sports programs, events planning, sports marketing, or managing sports facilities.


Pictured:
New York Jets Great Marty Lyons, Dr. Marilyn Mather, Professor Robert Kopelman
Educational Focus
A combined degreee that integrates the qualities and expertise of two of the most dynamic departments at Dowling College: The Department of Physical Education and the Department of Management.

Professional Focus
Students take courses focusing on the unique business and ethical issues of the sports industry. Courses include topics in Sport Facility Management; Sports Information, Publicity and Marketing; Event Planning and Management; Communication, Media and Technology; Sports Law and Player Contracts; and Sports Personnel Management.

Guest speakers and lectureres enhance the professional focus of the program. Guest speakers have included team owners, sports agents, general managers, marketing directors, and professional players.

Liberal Arts Core
To enhance the student's base of general knowledge, as well as his or her analytical and communication skills, the student will study such areas as economics, philosophy, writing, language skills, natural science, sociology, and other academic disciplines.

Internships
Exceptional practical experiences and networking opportunities are provided to all Dowling Sport Management students. Examples of internship options might include:

  • National Basketball Association
  • New York Giants
  • New York Rangers
  • New York Knicks
  • Long Island Ducks
  • Madison Square Garden
  • United States Olympic Committee
  • National Women's Sports Foundation
  • ESPN
  • NBC Television
  • CBS Television

    For More Information on this program, please contact:

    Professor Robert Kopelman
    Program Director
    Sport Management
    (631)244-3289
    E-mail
    OR
    Dr. Marilyn J. Mather
    Sport Management
    (631)-244-5022
    E-mail


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