Sports Management Program Highlights
As a Sports Management major at Mount Vernon Nazarene University, you will gain real-world experience through internship opportunities and have access to institutional connections with business leaders in the Columbus region and beyond, including local business firms, public and private companies, and financial institutions.
A strong emphasis is placed on the connection between biblical, Judeo-Christian principles and business. We’re invested in helping you develop an ethical framework that will shape your approach in whatever aspect of business you create a career.
Our travel and study-abroad programs offer opportunities to grow in your faith while experiencing new cultures and serving communities both across the U.S. and internationally. Through these experiences, you’ll deepen your compassion, explore your calling, and build meaningful skills for your résumé. For example, the Belize Clean Water Coalition partners with MVNU students to address unsafe drinking water in three villages in Belize, where business students travel to educate children and adults on the importance of clean water and sustainable practices.
Why Choose MVNU
The Sport Management program at MVNU blends business and athletics to prepare you for a professional career in sports. You’ll learn from experienced faculty — including current MVNU coaches and industry professionals — who actively direct, manage, and work in the sports world, bringing real-world insight into the classroom.
Throughout the program, you’ll develop skills in sports marketing and promotion, event and facility management, leadership and administration, communication, and business strategy — equipping you to succeed in a wide range of roles across the sports industry.
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Meet Our Sports Management Faculty
Professors in MVNU’s Sport Management (BA) program are experienced professionals who actively engage students in real-world sports industry concepts. Faculty remain current in the field to ensure students learn the latest practices, leadership strategies, and trends across sports marketing, facility and event management, athletic administration, and sports business operations.
International Business Institute
Study abroad and gain hands-on experience in global markets across Europe, Asia, and beyond.
The International Business Institute is designed to give students in economics, business management, and related areas a distinctive opportunity for a term of study that incorporates the international dimension of these fields in an experiential context overseas. The program is ten weeks in length and includes periods of residence in key locations as well as coordinated visits and presentations in the major political and economic centers of Russia, The European Union, India, and China.
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What Can You Do With A Sports Management Degree?
A Sport Management (BA) degree from Mount Vernon Nazarene University in Ohio opens the door to a wide range of career opportunities across the sports, recreation, and athletics industries.
- Sports marketing or promotions coordinator
- Athletic director or assistant athletic administrator
- Event and facility manager
- Sports sales or ticketing representative
- Recreation or community sports program director
- Strength and conditioning or coaching support roles
- Operations or game-day management staff
MVNU Sport Management graduates pursue careers with professional sports organizations, college and high school athletics programs, recreational departments, and sports-related businesses, while others continue their education through graduate studies. Our graduates stand out, landing successful careers in professional sports with the Arizona Diamondbacks, Miami Dolphins, and the National Basketball Association.
Did you know MVNU offers online degree programs? After graduating with your undergraduate degree, you can continue your education with a 100% online master’s or doctoral program.
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