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Sports Management Programs at
NC Colleges and Universities


Appalachian State University

Title of Program: Sports Management
Director/Contact Person: Dr. Ed Turner
Description: The sport management program at ASU is a broad based, general, ecclectic program which provides students with a variety of sports management opportunities in a variety of settings. The program accepts students from many different backgrounds pursuing a number of sport management leadership positions.
Level:Graduate
Phone:(704) 262-6328, (704) 262-3141 or 3140
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Campbell University

Title of Program: Physical Education Department
Director/Contact Person: Dr. William Freeman
Description: Sports Management program that stresses basic management skills and entreupeneurship, also promotes a strong minor in business administration.
Level:Undergraduate
Email Address: wfreeman@camel.campbell.edu
Webstie Address: www.campbell.edu/html/coas.html
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Elon College

Title of Program: Leisure/Sport Management
Director/Contact Person: Dr. James Drummond
Description: Study in Elon's Leisure/Sport Management program offers excellent preparation for those wishing to enhance quality of life for themselves and others through leisure opportunity. Specifically, students develop a philosophical foundation in leisure and sport, acquire a knowledge base in business administration, study interpersonal skills applicable to the leisure setting and learn by active participation.
Level:Undergraduate
Email Address: drummond@numen.elon.edu
Webstie Address: www.elon.edu/users/o/health/lsm.html

North Carolina State University

Title of Program: Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Management
Director/Contact Person: Dr. Phillip S. Rea, Dr. Roger Warren
Description: Part of the College of Forest Resources' department of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Management, the sports management concentration is for those students interested in sports, fitness and wellness, and working with people. Career opportunities exist in city recreation agencies, YM/YWCA's family service organizations, sport and fitness clubs, colleges and universities, golf and tennis clubs, and professional sport franchises.
Level:Undergraduate
Phone:(919) 515-7934
Email Address: roger_warren@ncsu.edu.edu
Webstie Address: www.cfr.ncsu.edu/bsprogrm/prtm/sportmgt.htm

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Title of Program: Sport Administration
Director/Contact Person: Dr. John Billing
Description: Focused on collegiate athletic administration. Two year program. Significant practicum experience. Assistantships and paid internships available. Competitive admissions.
Level:Graduate
Phone:(919) 962-3226
Email Address: billing@email.unc.edu
Webstie Address: www.unc.edu/depts/exercise/sa_cover.html

Western Carolina University

Title of Program: Sports Management
Director/Contact Person: Dr. Susan Brown
Description: Western Carolina University has a broad based sport management program involving fitness, athletic training, exercise sciences, and other related elements. The program is designed to present the students with opportunities in sports management in many modes and service areas.
Level:Undergraduate
Phone:(704) 227-7360
Email Address: sbrown@wcu.edu
Webstie Address: www.wcu.edu

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