PROGRAM OVERVIEW
A Sports Management minor at Morningside University will equip you with what you need to thrive in the dynamic and competitive field of sports management. Whether you're passionate about becoming a trainer, team manager, a sports marketer, or a facility director, our comprehensive curriculum and hands-on learning opportunities are designed to allow you to blend sports management theories and concepts with whatever major you may choose.
Degrees
Sports Management (B.S.)
Major
Sports Management
Minor
Why Study Sports Management?
Morningside University’s Sports Management minor prepares students for careers in athletics, sports marketing, event management, recreation, and athletic administration. Students combine business knowledge with hands-on experiences in sports organizations while developing leadership and management skills for the growing sports industry.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
- Experience in athletic operations and event management
- Internship opportunities within sports organizations
- Business-focused curriculum with sports applications
- Faculty mentorship and professional networking opportunities
THE MORNINGSIDE DIFFERENCE
Hands On Experience
Benefit from Morningside’s affiliation with the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and the 28 varsity sports offered on campus, as well as the professional teams located in Sioux City.
Research Opportunities
Work with faculty to dig into projects or ideas that fit for your goals and interests while also developing leadership skills through co-curricular activities.
Travel & Networking
You may have the opportunity to travel regional, nationally, and even internationally for professional conferences, industry field trips, or May Term courses. Travel grants and special scholarship eligibility may be available.
FEATURED COURSES
REQUIRED
A general overview of the theory and techniques of coaching interscholastic athletics. Emphasis is placed on ways to assist and motivate individuals and teams to improve their skills and performance. In addition, students in this course gain a thorough understanding of ethical behavior, rights and responsibilities of coaches and athletes, and standards of professional practice. Some models of coaching for sports will be included.
REQUIRED
This course will introduce students to the field of sports administration. Some of the topics include personnel, budget, scheduling, contracts, legal issues and ethical issues of the sport industry.
REQUIRED
Students will become familiar with successful marketing and promotional campaigns in the sport industry. Some of the topics include sponsorships, merchandising, fundraising and target markets.
ELECTIVE
Principles and practice of public relations in commercial and non-commercial fields; publicity and promotion campaigns emphasized.
WHY STUDY AT MORNINGSIDE?
13:1
student/faculty ratio so you’re assured a quality education focused on you
99%
employed or in graduate school within six months of graduation
65+
majors & pre-professional programs available
Related Majors & Minors
Still looking for the right fit? check out some additional program options that we think might interest you or are often paired with this program. You can also view the programs page to keep exploring your options.
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Dr. Thomas Paulsen
Professor & Dean of Agriculture and Aviation / Interim Dean, School of Business
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