Sport Business Student Opportunities
The sport business minor at Carthage is more than great classes and great faculty. We offer programs and opportunities that you won’t find anywhere else.
SportS Management Advisory Council
The Sports Management Advisory Council (SMAC) is a unique resource affiliated with sport business at Carthage, composed of executives in professional and intercollegiate sports. Members of SMAC are involved with much of the work in the sport business and sports management programs, providing significant input for course design and making appearances as guest speakers.
The Front Office Student organization
The Front Office is an undergraduate student organization that provides students with another opportunity to learn about various aspects of the sports industry. This organization is active in its “Lunch with the League” series with various guest speakers, campus events, and trips. Past trips include attending the NFL Scouting Combine and the Pro Football Career Conference hosted by Sport Management Worldwide.
Master of Science – Sports Management
Carthage also offers a business master’s degree in sports management. High-performing students in the sport business minor can earn direct admittance into the master’s program via the 4+1 model. The master’s program provides students increased access and engagement with experiential learning in sports through coursework taught by SMAC members and executives, the opportunity to earn an internship with SMAC member organizations, and the international consultancy project within the capstone course — which culminates with a trip to Barcelona.
J-Term Study Tours
January Term, or J-Term, is a monthlong period of study in January in which academic departments offer innovative courses on campus and study tours abroad. While many business students use J-Term to fill an academic requirement, others gain valuable global experience by traveling abroad. Carthage students can participate in the Sports Journalism study tour, which focuses on baseball or European football.
