Program Description
The sports management certificate prepares students for entry level opportunities in the field sports marketing, management and sales. This certificate also provides additional skill sets in the field of law, marketing, management and sales. The certificate is an opportunity to enrich prior education through providing an additional education in the sports management field. Technical courses apply to the marketing management degree or diploma sports marketing concentration.
Career Information
Occupation
Agents and Business Managers for Artists, Performers and Athletes
Career Projections
The number of jobs in this field is expected to increase by 39.9% in Fulton and Clayton counties and 38.4% in the State of Georgia by 2030. Estimated salaries in this field start at $39,195 a year.
Labor market data was compiled using Economic Modeling Specialists, international and is updated annually.
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Admission Requirements
General College Admissions Requirements
Program Contact Information
Michelle Roach
Program Coordinator, Business Management
Academic Building C1110I
404.225.4563
mroach@atlantatech.edu
Program Length and Cost
Minimum Program Length in Semester Terms: 2 terms
Program Credit Hours: 18
Estimated Program Cost: $3,684
Required Courses
Occupational Courses (18 Credits)
Total Credit Hours: 18
Program Outcomes
1 Program graduates will work as sales representatives.
2 Program graduates will effectively manage and assist game and event operations.
3 Program graduates will professionally participate in marketing functions.
4 Program graduate will competently assist with expense and budget management.
5 Program graduate will manage, operate and sell in a sports retail operations.