Sports Management
The Sport Management program at Roger Williams University equips students for a dynamic career in the global sports industry. The curriculum combines business principles with specialized industry knowledge, emphasizing areas such as sports marketing, finance, event and facility management, and law.
Throughout the program, students enhance their leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, preparing them for various career opportunities in professional sports, collegiate athletics, recreation, and sports marketing and media.
Skills You'll Learn
The graduates of the 91º£½ÇÂÒÂ× Sport Management program possess critical thinking skills, ethical decision-making abilities, and innovative strategies necessary for success in careers such as sports marketing specialist, facility manager, event coordinator, and athletic director.
Career Outcomes
The job outlook for Sports Management graduates is promising. According to Kearney, the global sports industry is valued at nearly $620 billion and is growing rapidly, encompassing diverse sectors. The projects faster-than-average employment growth in entertainment and sports occupations through 2032, with median wages exceeding those of all occupations. anticipates a growth rate of over 9% through 2028.
3+3 JURIS DOCTOR (J.D.) AND BACHELOR'S PROGRAM
This accelerated 3+3 program allows eligible students to complete their bachelor's and Juris Doctor J.D. degrees in six years instead of seven. Accepted students will take first-year courses in the School of Law along with legal electives to fulfill undergraduate fourth-year requirements.