Sports Management

Approximately half of the students at W&J participate in varsity athletics, and many of our student athletes turn this passion into a career. Whether you are an athlete who wants to manage individual athletes’ careers or manage a sports facility like a major stadium, W&J can help craft a curriculum to spur you on to success. In any case, a keen understanding of sports is critical, as is knowledge of basic business principles like accounting, finance, human resources and organizational development. 

W&J has many successful alumni who have pursued sports management, including Roger Goodell '81, Commissioner of the National Football League; Peter Sullivan '79, regional vice president and general manager of the University of Phoenix Stadium, home of the Arizona Cardinals; and Joe Philbin '84, offensive coordinator for the Green Bay Packers. Some of these alumni may offer internships to students and provide career counseling.

Coursework for a career in sports management might include: