Program information
If you’re interested in a career in the ever-growing sports industry, our Sports Management AS degree program is an ideal start. Courses are business and marketing-oriented, equipping you with the knowledge to take on exciting internships with local organizations while preparing you for transfer into a four-year program in business or sports management.
Upon completion of the two-year program, students should be competent in all of the following areas:
- Ability to apply core business and marketing principles within sports and recreation settings
- Understanding of the organizational structure and operations of amateur and professional sports organizations
- Ability to analyze trends and issues within the sports industry, including media, sponsorship, and fan engagement
- Knowledge of event planning and facility management within sports and recreation environments
- Ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders, including athletes, coaches, and organizational leadership
- Understanding of ethical considerations and legal issues in sports management
- Ability to utilize technology and data to support decision-making in sports-related organizations
- Development of teamwork and leadership skills applicable to sports and recreation settings
- Awareness of career pathways and professional expectations within the sports industry
- Prepared for transfer to a four-year institution
Transfer options
Graduates of the program have successfully transferred to:
- St. John Fisher College
- SUNY Brockport
- SUNY Cortland
Career opportunities
- Team manager
- Personal agents
- School/college athletic director
- Professional/amateur sports executive
- Fitness center employee
- Recreation center employee
- Sporting goods sales and marketing
Internship opportunities
- Local teams, including the Utica Comets and Utica Blue Sox
- Local businesses/facilities
Contact us
Matt St. Croix, Assistant Professor
Email: mstcroix@mvcc.edu
Phone: 315-792-5571