Sports Management Concentration

Business and Economics Major

Sports Management at North Park

North Park is located in the heart of Chicago, home to more than a dozen major and minor league professional teams and the national headquarters of the YMCA. As part of the sports management concentration, you will complete a 300-hour internship with a Chicago sports and recreation organization to gain a strong foundation in this fast-growing field.

Sports Management at North Park

North Park is located in the heart of Chicago, home to more than a dozen major and minor league professional teams and the national headquarters of the YMCA. As part of the sports management concentration, you will complete a 300-hour internship with a Chicago sports and recreation organization to gain a strong foundation in this fast-growing field.

Learn from Experts

With an advanced degree in sports management and 20 years of experience as a coach and athletic director, Professor John Born has helped develop this new concentration to meet the demands of the job market for sports management specialists. Utilizing our urban location, Professor Born coordinates numerous guest speakers, volunteer and internship opportunities to provide students with direct experience in sports management.

Beyond the Classroom

Enhance your education with many extracurricular options, including Business Club or Nonprofit Leadership Club, Career Advantage, University Ministries programs, North Park Theatre, study abroad, Student Government Association, intramural sports, or many other clubs and student organizations. You’ll have the chance to expand your leadership skills, make friends, and find new hobbies.

Internships

To earn a business and economics degree with a concentration in sport management you’ll complete a 150-hour minimum internship. This valuable first-person experience in a professional setting will introduce you to the industry and help you build connections that may help you in your first career after college. Our Career Development and Internship Office will help match you with the best internship for your career goals.

Reasons to Choose North Park University

World-class City

We say “Chicago is our classroom,” because our city offers endless opportunities for hands-on learning, engaging with other cultures, and finding inspiration in art, entertainment, and cuisine.

Intercultural Community

Learn and live as part of a welcoming and diverse community with fellow students from around the world. Embracing Chicago as a cultural training ground, North Park equips graduates to be global citizens.

Hands-on Learning

At North Park, a 12:1 student-faculty ratio leads to a personalized classroom experience. Our city-centered curriculum also takes students outside the classroom, applying what they learn to real-life challenges.

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