Marietta College

Programme overview

The Sport Management major prepares students to work across the sports industry by pairing a liberal‑arts core with a Business & Economics core and sport‑specific coursework. The curriculum emphasizes experiential learning: industry projects, community events (Community Baseball Day and Community Softball Day), mentor assignments, and technology training unique to the program.

What you'll study

Students complete a mix of Business & Economics Core courses, Sport Management classes, and electives drawn from Management, Marketing, Communications, or Graphic Arts. Every course includes industry‑related projects; students also complete at least two internships and a practicum course. The program includes a Senior Capstone project or presentation.

• Business & Economics Core plus sport management coursework
• Electives in Management, Marketing, Communications or Graphic Arts
• Hands‑on projects such as mock trials and community event planning
• Training on game‑management software (ScriptPro and ShowFlo)
• Mentor assignment to build a professional network
• Minimum two internships and a practicum; Senior Capstone required

Entry requirements

Admission follows Marietta College’s undergraduate policies. Within the major, students complete the college’s liberal‑arts core plus the Business & Economics Core and required Sport Management courses to earn the degree. Specific numeric admission criteria or prerequisites are set by the college and not specified on the program page.

Career prospects

Graduates move into roles across sports marketing, sales, event and facility management, coaching, licensing and branding, game presentation and fan engagement at high school, collegiate and professional levels. Alumni have interned or worked with organizations such as the Dallas Cowboys, Columbus Blue Jackets, Pittsburgh Steelers, Philadelphia Flyers, Oakland Athletics, Savannah Bananas and others; students have volunteered at bowl games and completed job‑shadow experiences with major events and teams. Since 2020, 90% of Sport Management graduates were employed or attending graduate school within six months of graduation.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

Marietta College provides tuition and financial aid information through its central resources. Prospective students should review the college’s tuition and financial aid pages and consult departmental contacts about opportunities, plus consider internships and on‑campus roles that build experience while supporting costs.