Sport Management Department Mission Statement

The University of Massachusetts' Amherst Department of Sport Management strives to be a leader in the recruitment, education and development of students, and the creation and dissemination of knowledge in the spectator sport industry. We strive to take an interdisciplinary approach to critically analyzing and providing solutions for challenges facing the spectator sport industry.

Program Overview

The Department of Sport Management at the University of Massachusetts prepares undergraduate and graduate students for a variety of positions in the sports industry. The goal of the faculty and the department is to create a collaborative and nurturing learning environment for analyzing and resolving the challenges in the business and culture of sports. With this as a foundation, students can enter the industry with exceptional knowledge, exceptional preparation, a strong alumni network, and the confidence to assume leadership positions.

Since 1971, the UMass Department of Sport Management has evolved into one of the most widely respected programs in the country.  It incorporates classroom learning with real-world experiential learning which is the quintessential preparation for positions in the industry.

 
UMass Sport Management alumni have ascended to top positions in the sports industry, such as general managers, CEO's, directors of marketing, college athletic directors, conference commissioners, and organizational presidents. The department's success of placing graduates into the sport marketplace speaks not only to the program's achievements, but also to the reputation of the faculty and alumni. The UMass Department of Sport Management attracts professors who are experts in their field and share their expertise in the classroom to provide students with a practical and fulfilling education.