IMPORTANT SPORTS MBA NEWS
The MBA in Sports Marketing and Management will not be accepting new students for Fall 2010 as the program undergoes faculty review for curriculum and format revisions. To receive Sports MBA program updates, click here.
Planning A Business Career In Sports?
In the $350 billion sports industry, trained business professionals are in high demand. Now you can step out of the starting gate and become an MVP with an MBA in Sports Marketing and Management from the Belk College of Business at UNC Charlotte.
A highly selective two-year, full-time program, the Sports MBA offers an in-depth, compelling introduction to the world of sports marketing and management. You'll benefit from traditional MBA classes to enhance your business and management skills, while also choosing specific courses geared directly to your interests in the sports industry. And because our program includes a six-month internship working in the sports industry, you'll enjoy valuable hands-on experience from seasoned pros.
Put Yourself in the Driver's Seat
While the focus is on sports, the MBA in Sports Marketing and Management puts business first. In the first year of the program, you'll take traditional MBA classes, such as finance, organizational behavior and accounting. However, you'll also be learning about the business of sports in these courses through case studies and industry-specific discussions. For example, in Business Law you'll go beyond the study of basic contracts and get detailed information about sports contracts, negotiations and player/agent legal issues. Two summer classes - Marketing of Sports and Marketing through Sports - will help further prepare you for elective courses.
The enhanced focus on the field of your dreams occurs in the second year. Whether it's professional team sports (such as football, basketball, baseball or soccer), motorsports, individual sports and event management, or client-side marketing, you'll benefit from numerous opportunities to tailor the coursework and choose electives that meet your specific interests. In the final semester of the curriculum, a six-month internship with a sports organization in the Charlotte region will offer you hands-on training and valuable insight.
Get to Know Our Line-Up of Heavy Hitters.
Many of the industry's top leaders serve on our Sports Advisory Board. They are actively involved in the program through career development events, internships, and curriculum development. With the collaboration of such talent in designing the program, you'll be uniquely positioned for success in this industry's competitive job market.