Business students who choose the Sport Management option build upon strong business core requirements to pursue specialty coursework in sport management and apply those business principles to the sport industry.
Students will develop competencies that prepare them to be successful in various careers in the sport industry including administration, sales, operations, promotion and marketing.
Learning Outcomes
- Be able to demonstrate knowledge of key concepts in the major business disciplines -- accounting, economics, management, marketing, finance, information systems and the legal and social environment of business.
- Be able to systematically analyze a business problem by effectively examining alternatives and recommending an appropriate course of action.
- Be able to communicate effectively in written and oral forms.
- Be able to understand information technology and is use in organizations and decision making.
- Be able to understand, interpret and analyze quantitative problems and quantitatively presented information.
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Tuition Estimates
On-campus
$40,140*
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Domestic students: Undergraduate - $50, Graduate - $60;
International students: Undergraduate - $60, Graduate - $75.
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Courses & Catalog Information
At the University of Illinois Springfield, you'll find a wide range of courses tailored to your interests and career goals. Explore your program details and get all the essential information you need to plan your future.
Career Outlook & Potential Earnings
Graduates of this program may find opportunities in the following careers. Data sourced from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Business Teachers, Postsecondary
Bright OutlookTeach courses in business administration and management, such as accounting, finance, human resources, labor and industrial relations, marketing, and operations research. Includes both teachers primar
Teach courses in business administration and management, such as accounting, finance, human resources, labor and industrial relations, marketing, and operations research. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Median Annual Wage
$99,080
Wage Range
$47,180 – $209,470
Projected Growth
Bright
Top Skills:
Typical Education:
Doctoral degree, Master’s degree, Bachelor’s degree
Business Continuity Planners
Bright OutlookDevelop, maintain, or implement business continuity and disaster recovery strategies and solutions, including risk assessments, business impact analyses, strategy selection, and documentation of busin
Develop, maintain, or implement business continuity and disaster recovery strategies and solutions, including risk assessments, business impact analyses, strategy selection, and documentation of business continuity and disaster recovery procedures. Plan, conduct, and debrief regular mock-disaster exercises to test the adequacy of existing plans and strategies, updating procedures and plans regularly. Act as a coordinator for continuity efforts after a disruption event.
Median Annual Wage
$83,050
Wage Range
$47,880 – $150,010
Projected Growth
Bright
Top Skills:
Typical Education:
Bachelor’s degree, Post-baccalaureate certificate, Master’s degree
General and Operations Managers
Bright OutlookPlan, direct, or coordinate the operations of public or private sector organizations, overseeing multiple departments or locations. Duties and responsibilities include formulating policies, managing d
Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of public or private sector organizations, overseeing multiple departments or locations. Duties and responsibilities include formulating policies, managing daily operations, and planning the use of materials and human resources, but are too diverse and general in nature to be classified in any one functional area of management or administration, such as personnel, purchasing, or administrative services. Usually manage through subordinate supervisors. Excludes First-Line Supervisors.
Median Annual Wage
$105,770
Wage Range
$50,090 – $253,390
Projected Growth
Bright
Top Skills:
Typical Education:
High school diploma or equivalent, Bachelor’s degree, Some college, no degree
Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes
Bright OutlookRepresent and promote artists, performers, and athletes in dealings with current or prospective employers. May handle contract negotiation and other business matters for clients.
Median Annual Wage
$82,890
Wage Range
$48,010 – $284,570
Projected Growth
Bright
Top Skills:
Typical Education:
Bachelor’s degree, High school diploma or equivalent, Master’s degree
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials
Bright OutlookOfficiate at competitive athletic or sporting events. Detect infractions of rules and decide penalties according to established regulations. Includes all sporting officials, referees, and competition
Officiate at competitive athletic or sporting events. Detect infractions of rules and decide penalties according to established regulations. Includes all sporting officials, referees, and competition judges.
Median Annual Wage
$40,710
Wage Range
$26,540 – $82,960
Projected Growth
Bright
Top Skills:
Typical Education:
High school diploma or equivalent, Less than high school diploma, Bachelor’s degree
Administrative Services Managers
Bright OutlookPlan, direct, or coordinate one or more administrative services of an organization, such as records and information management, mail distribution, and other office support services.
Median Annual Wage
$114,130
Wage Range
$67,100 – $207,720
Projected Growth
Bright
Top Skills:
Typical Education:
High school diploma or equivalent, Bachelor’s degree, Post-secondary certificate
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