What is Sport Management?
Sport is more than a game – it is a multi-billion-dollar worldwide industry that has become a crucial element of our economy and culture. Behind the stadium and court lights, a complex infrastructure, ranging from agents to journalists to trainers to event managers, work to support and manage that industry. Assumption’s sport management minor helps you to develop the skills to become a vital part of that team.
Sport management is open to all students interested in the area of the business of sports. While it may be of direct appeal to business majors, it can also serve as a useful complement to students studying writing and mass communication who are also interested in the sports media field or economics students focusing on sports analytics.
Worcester Red Sox Partnership
Assumption University is the higher education sponsor and one of the 21 founding partners of the Worcester Red Sox. Through this partnership, Assumption students benefit from internships and scholarships as the University enhances its commitment to the redevelopment and revitalization of Worcester.
Polar Park, the home of the Worcester Red Sox, serves as another classroom for Assumption students. There, students are provided access to internships that complement the University’s academic programs in business, data analytics, health and human services, the communications track in English, and many more. The partnership also expands students’ access to higher education in the form of scholarships from the Worcester Red Sox that will be matched by Assumption.
Michael S. Lewis, Ph.D.
Faculty
Experiential Learning
Assumption's Rome Campus
At Assumption's campus in Rome, Italy, the city and the country become your classroom through daily and weekend-long excursions throughout "the eternal city" and the Italian countryside. This unique study abroad experience will enrich your academic and cultural pursuits as you walk in the footsteps of emperors and gladiators then enjoy delectable Italian cuisine or perhaps a cappuccino after class in a local cafe. (Did you know that your financial aid follows you to Rome?)
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Faculty/Student Research
The Assumption curriculum encourages scholarly and real-world experience. With hands-on research conducted alongside faculty mentors, students gain a depth of knowledge and skills that lead to professional success and personal fulfillment.Study Abroad
At Assumption University, the world is your classroom. Students can study and explore abroad in over 50 places from Vienna to England, South Africa, and even our own campus in historic, yet modern, Rome, Italy. Assumption’s study abroad program offers culture, history, and a living classroom for all.Internships
Sport management internships are designed to expand students’ current knowledge in the field. Students will gain experience in leading and planning sports activities through an internship in professional/amateur sports organizations, sports commissions, and sports agencies (i.e., ‘sport-related’ sites) and work a minimum of 120 hours for the semester. This is a valuable opportunity for students to gain practical work experience, apply concepts and skills learned in the classroom, and develop professional contacts within the sports community.Careers
Game Day Management
Sport Analytics
Sport Broadcasting
Sport Event Management
Sport Journalism
Athletic Administration
Sport Media
Sport Promotion and Marketing
Cassandra Burbine
Sport Management 2018
Boston Red Sox Luxury Suites Management, Fenway Park
“I was lucky enough to get my dream job before graduation due to hard work and help from Assumption. Assumption has endless connections with people who help students succeed and start their careers. The community is a constant source of support and guidance. Assumption introduced me to alumni that gave me excellent advice and guidance about finding my perfect career.”
John Chamberlain
Sport Management 2021
Intern, Select Skills Hockey
“My experience as a skills coach has taught me the importance of communication and organization. At my internship, I create practice plans for different age groups and make sure what is taught is done effectively and efficiently. When running practices I have to be very clear and vocal with players so they understand what they need to do in order to improve. ”
George Lorin
Sport Management 2021
Coordinator of Marketing & Fan Engagement for The Worcester Red Sox
“I am forever grateful to have the opportunity to represent people of color in the sports Industry! To me, sports is about storytelling through athletic achievement. I want to provide this generation of fans with memories, and experiences that they can share for years to come that will never be forgotten. Assumption provided me with tools to make this a reality!”
First-rate Academics in a Catholic University Setting
Assumption University awakens in students a sense of wonder, discovery, and purpose, forming graduates known for their intellectual seriousness, thoughtful citizenship, and devotion to the common good. Students are provided an education that shapes their souls, forms them intellectually, and prepares them for meaningful careers. Enlivened by the harmony of faith and reason, here, students’ minds and hearts are transformed.
Career Preparation
How a Love of New England and a Love of Sports Led Alex Dumais ’24 to Assumption – and the Worcester Red Sox
“Experiential learning gives you the capability to take the things you’ve learned in class and apply them to the world around you,” she said. “My first year, I took an Intro to Marketing course, and the marketing and management courses that I took throughout my four years at Assumption just kept building upon each other. By the time I became an intern in the WooSox front office, I could really take pieces that I learned from my courses and apply them here.”