What Can I Do With a Major In Sport Management?
UGA Specific Information for Sport Management
Students in this program investigate the social, economic, and legal factors affecting the management and administration of sport organizations. The application of business principles to the sport industry distinguishes this program, which is designed to create a foundation in economics, business, and management so that students can then apply these general principles to the sport industry.
Class of 2023 Career Outcomes for Sport Management*
** Includes Self-Employed
Campus Resources
- The Professional Entertainment and Sports Association at Terry (PESA)
- The Sports and Entertainment Law Society
- Association for Women in Sports Media
- To find additional clubs and organizations, go to the UGA Involvement Network
- Connect with your Career Consultant
Additional UGA Career Center Recommendations
Daily Career Center Drop-In Hours: (staffed by Career Center graduate assistants and student interns)
- In-Person: Mondays – Thursdays, 12 pm – 2 pm in Clark Howell Hall (2nd Floor)
- Virtual: Fridays, 11 am – 3 pm, career.uga.edu/appointments
Individual Career Consulting Appointments: Schedule online through Handshake or by calling 706-542-3375
Additional Career Research Resources
- O*NET Online – The O*NET database includes information on skills, abilities, knowledge, work activities, and interests associated with over 900 occupations.
- My Next Move – An interactive tool for students and job seekers to learn more about their career options.
- Occupational Outlook Handbook – The OOH is a career resource offering information on the hundreds of occupations that provide most of jobs in the United States.
- Vault – Vault.com provides in-depth intelligence on what it’s really like to work in an industry, company, or profession – and how to position yourself to land that job.
- Candid Career – This resource provides you with access to thousands of informational video interviews with real professionals through an easy-to-use website.
- UGA Mentor Program – Connect with a mentor (alumni, faculty, staff) to research and explore industries and careers. Research industries and careers by connecting with a mentor for a quick chat or formal 16-week mentorship through the UGA Mentor Program.
- Interstride - Interstride is an interactive tool for both international and domestic students to enhance their international experience and employment potential. The platform consists of job-listings, hiring trends, employer information, self-assessments, and up-to-date immigration guidance.
- Glassdoor - Glassdoor is a free jobs and career community that offers an inside look at jobs and companies through "employee generated content" – anonymous salaries, company reviews, interview questions, and more – all posted by employees and job seekers.
- Steppingblocks - Research your future career with real-world stats about your major, your interests, and your dream job title with career and education searches designed to find your best path based on millions of others. It’s data-powered career exploration for doers like you.
Employment Websites
GENERAL
- Handshake (scroll down to the bottom of the page; login with your UGA MyID and password)
- LinkedIn (this popular networking site also has a job board!)
- Idealist (non-profit jobs)
- USAJobs (federal jobs)
MAJOR/CAREER SPECIFIC
Professional Associations/Resources
- Athletic Equipment Managers Association
- College Sports Information Directors of America
- International Association of Assembly Managers
- International Ticketing Association
- National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics
- Women Leaders in College Sports
- National Association of Concessionaires
- National Sporting Goods Association
- National Sports Marketing Network
- North American Society for Sport Management
- North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity
- North American Society for the Sociology of Sport
- Sport and Recreation Law Association
- Sport Lawyers Association
- Sport Marketing Association
- Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association
- Women’s Sports Foundation
Employers/Position Title Reported by Class of 2023 Sport Management majors
The information below represents employers and position titles from the Class of 2023 Career Outcomes Survey. To view historical Career Outcomes for this major, click here and select "Historical Data" from the navigation menu.
| Employer | Position Title(s) |
|---|---|
| ADP | Associate District Manager | AT&T | B2B Sales Associate | Atlanta Braves | Guest Services Associate | Atlanta Falcons | Stadium Operations Coordinator | Atlanta Hawks | Membership Associate | Atlanta Hawks | Membership Associate | AutoZone | Shift Supervisor | BlueSkyRisk | Underwriter | Capstone Hospitality | Membership Sales Director | Chicago District Golf Association | Manager of Social Competitions | Dartmouth Football | Manager of Creative Services | FanDuel | Product Analyst | Fitness @ Five of Athens, Inc | General Manager | Fitness at Five | Personal Trainer | Gwinnett Sports Commission | Marketing and Event Manager | Gwinnett Stripers | Visiting Clubhouse Assistant Manager | IF Management, Inc. | Intern | ISTC | Athletic Director | KPMG | Associate | Los Angeles Rams Football | Professional Football Player | Metro Waterproofing | Position Not Specified | Mohawk Industries | Aspire Finance Associate | NCSA | Recruiting Coordinator | Northwestern Mutual | Financial Representative | PGA Tour | Professional Golfer | Phi Mu Fraternity | Collegiate Chapter Specialist | PrizePicks | Member Support Representative | Schneider Injury Law | Legal Assistant | Southeast Restoration | Litigation Technician | The Yard at Wire Park | Pitching Instructor | University of Georgia | Player Personnel | University of Georgia | Football Operations Assistant | USA 1 of Dalton LLC | Salesman |
* denotes no responses received.
*Source: Areas above marked with an Asterisk (*) have been created utilizing data taken from the UGA Career Outcomes Survey. The "Employers Hiring...," "Job Titles of...," "Career Outcomes for...," and "Graduate/Professional Schools and Programs..." information listed above represent UGA Class of 2023 Graduates. The lists are not exhaustive and therefore do not represent all potential career options. Click here for more detailed Career Outcomes information regarding this major.
Graduate/Professional Schools attended by Class of 2023 Sport Management majors
The information below represents graduate/professional schools and programs reported through the Class of 2023 Career Outcomes Survey. To view historical Career Outcomes for this major, click here and select "Historical Data" from the navigation menu.
| Graduate School | Program(s) |
|---|---|
| Georgia Institute of Technology | Building Construction, MS | Georgia State University | Sport Administration, MS | Indiana University Bloomington | Strategic Communication, MS | Liberty University | Sport Management and Athletic Administration, Master's | Liberty University | Athletic Administration and Coaching, Master's | Louisiana State University | Sports Management, Master's | Louisiana State University in Shreveport | Accelerated Business Administration, MBA | University of Georgia | Sport Administration, Master's | University of Georgia | Sport Management and Policy, Master's | University of Georgia | General Studies, Degree Not Specified | University of Georgia | Sport Management and Policy, MS | University of Georgia | Sport Management and Policy, MS | University of Georgia | Sport Management and Policy, MS | University of Georgia | Sport Management and Policy, MS | University of Georgia | Sport Management and Policy, MS | University of Georgia | Sport Management, BSEd | University of Georgia | Sports Management and Policy, MS | University of Georgia | Sports Management, Degree Not Specified | University of Georgia | Sports Management, Degree Not Specified | University of Georgia | Sports Management, Master's | University of Georgia | Sports Management, Master's | University of Georgia | Sports Management, Master's | University of Georgia | Sports Management, MS | University of Georgia | Sports Management, MS | University of Georgia | Sports, MS | University of Georgia | Unspecified Master's Program | University of Georgia | Business Administration, MBA | University of Georgia | Kinesiology, Degree Not Specified | University of Georgia | Kinesiology, Degree Not Specified | University of Georgia | Kinesiology, Master's | University of Georgia | Kinesiology, Master's | University of Georgia | Kinesiology, MS | University of Georgia | Accounting, MAcc | University of Georgia | Entomology, Master's | University of North Georgia | General Studies, BSN | University of Texas at Austin | Sports Management, MS | University of Texas at Austin | Law, JD |
* denotes no responses received.