Sport business management professionals hold a number of different positions. From high-profile major league and international contests to local professional and amateur events, spectator sports are an increasingly popular source of entertainment. Graduates may pursue entry-level sport business management positions in sales, marketing, communications, promotions, ethics, law, management, journalism, private and public recreation, event and facilities management, or other areas. Eventually, with experience, they can obtain top managerial positions.

• Sports marketing and promotions
• Public relations
• Facility management
• Event management
• Concession management
• Sport governing bodies
• Intramural director of campus recreation
• Collegiate sports information director
• Athletic director
• Sport organization events coordinator
• Sporting goods and apparel retail store manager
• Ticket sales
• Sports information
• Professional sports team manager
• Fitness manager
• Athletic business manager
• Sport agent
• Compliance director
• Sport licensing company vice president
• Sports commission executive director
• Community sport program director