Chicago is a premier sports entertainment city that is home to some of the best professional teams in the country. The Bulls, Bears, Cubs, White Sox, Fire, and the Blackhawks are all near our campus and employ hundreds of talented managers. With our sports management concentration you can work at a local Chicago organization, or for one of your favorite teams from around the world. Some careers include:

• Sports Lawyer
• Guest Service Manager
• Sports Agent
• General Manager
• Sports Marketing Manager
• Sports Journalism
• Athletic Director
• Box Office Account Manager
• Sports Analysts
• Community Relations Manager
• Sports Merchandising
• Park and Recreation Community Manager
• Sponsorship Coordinator
• Social Media Development
• Director of Special Events and Promotions

Taking pertinent courses including sponsorship, box office management, talent management, and sports marketing, will help you take the lead in preparing large promotional events, managing sports venues, and running ticket offices.

In our department, you will have the opportunity to be led by professors who have worked in the industry with organizations including Western Golf Association, WNBA, NBA, WWE, Learfield Sports, and the Chicago Fire.

Once our students have mastered the basic concepts, they have been placed in internships or jobs with companies/teams/events such as the:

Sports Management at Columbia College Chicago can give you the tools to succeed in any position in this growing fast paced industry. With our specialized courses and partnerships, you can be a part of a team that makes memorable sports moments happen.

Coordinator for Sports Management: Monique Maye mmaye@colum.edu