Turn your passion for sports into a winning career.

At Alfred State, you’ll prepare for leadership in the fast-growing sports industry with hands-on and classroom experience. The Sport Management program gives you opportunities in marketing, administration, sales, facility and event management, and more. By graduation, you’ll be ready to work with teams, organizations, and companies across the sport business world.

2 Years Associate of Science
4 Years Bachelor's of Business Administration

Pioneer Quotes

“We can always count on your interns to have a positive attitude, exceptional work ethic, and they are always leading the pack with their ability to have an open, flexible mindset. We are always thrilled to have Pioneers join our team!” – Sara Even, vice president of marketing, Hurricane Junior Golf Tour

“We have hired many interns form the Alfred State sport management program. They have worked in roles from coaching to operations. I have been very impressed with their high level of professionalism and preparation for their jobs.” – Bob Rankl, head football coach, Alfred University.

The Business Department at the State University of New York (SUNY) – Alfred State College has received specialized accreditation for its business programs through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE) located at 11960 Quivira Road in Overland Park, Kansas, USA. For a list of accredited programs please view our IACBE member status page.

The following sport management degree programs have been granted Candidacy Status by the Commission on Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA), located in Fort Collins, CO, USA:

  • Associate of Science in Sport Management
  • Bachelor of Business Administration in Sport Management

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The sport management, BBA program has achieved candidacy status through IACBE. Alfred State business programs utilize applied learning in all courses, with many of our programs requiring a semester-long internship. The Business Department also offers a unique three-week study abroad opportunity in Sorrento, Italy, that supports cross-cultural learning, sustainability, and experiential learning. Study Abroad in Italy

Some of the internship opportunities for Alfred State sport management students:

Program Details

Courses You May Take

BUAD2033: Business Communication

Credits: 3

Students develop skills in communicating in the digital age workplace. In addition to learning fundamentals of communication theory and principles, special attention is given to the business writing process, preparing short workplace messages and digital media, preparing positive, negative and persuasive messages, written and oral reports. Emphasis is also given to prepare students for the job search, application and interview process in the digital-age as students complete professional LinkedIn profiles, business resumes, and mock interviews. Generational communication will be introduced through digital and written understanding.

SPMG1123: Intro to Sport Management

Credits: 3

This course is an investigation of the scope of the sport industry, which is a growing major business enterprise in the United States and in much of the world. The course is designed to provide an overview of sports administration with an emphasis on management principles and career opportunities. The various functions of effective management, and the skills, attributes and roles required of the sport manager are discussed. Attention will be focused on how the managerial process relates to sport organizations and the products they provide. Students will become acquainted with career opportunities in the sport management field.

SPMG2003: Sport in Society

Credits: 3

This course provides an in-depth examination of sport in society, particularly in the United States. A review of the role of sport participants, spectators, and the media on society is included. Various organizational levels of sporting opportunity and sporting behavior, including sport ethics, resulting from the influence of society will be covered.

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Entrance Requirements

Required

  • Algebra
  • Geometry

Recommended

  • Algebra 2

MEET OUR FACULTY

Professor Brandon Harrison
Brandon Harrison, MBA Associate Professor 10 Months
Anthony Aquilina
Tony Aquilina Assistant Professor 10 Months

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You've seen our wide variety of majors at Alfred State, our great faculty who help you build your skills, and that you can do it at an incredible low cost. Now's the time to become an Alfred State Pioneer.