{"id":150,"date":"2023-09-25T08:36:39","date_gmt":"2023-09-25T12:36:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.queens.edu\/health\/?page_id=150"},"modified":"2025-05-14T12:50:15","modified_gmt":"2025-05-14T16:50:15","slug":"sports-management","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.queens.edu\/health\/sports-management\/","title":{"rendered":"Sport Management"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Meet Our Program: Specialized, Career-Focused, Immersive<\/h2>\n\n\n\n    \n<component\n  is=\"media-context\"\n  class=\"media-context media-context--light  media-context--image-portrait\"\n>\n  <div class=\"media-context__inner grid\">\n    <div class=\"media-context__context\">\n          \n<component is=\"context\" class=\"context context--medium context--dark \">\n          <p>In the Sport Management program at Queens University, you will explore sports-related opportunities at all levels and develop the skills to plan, organize, and lead organizations in this fast-paced and exciting industry. Our program offers you a comprehensive, industry-specific education that will allow you to study all aspects of sport management. We also offer unparalleled access to industry professionals and leaders through strategic networking opportunities that will help you step confidently into the next phase of your career, whether it\u2019s with one of Charlotte\u2019s four professional sports leagues or to pursue opportunities across the U.S. and beyond.<\/p>\n\n    <\/component>    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"media-context__image\">\n                              <picture>\n      <source media=\"(min-width:768px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.queens.edu\/health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/04\/SportMgmt.jpg\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\"\n        class=\"media-context__img\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/www.queens.edu\/health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/04\/SportMgmt-420x433.jpg\"\n        alt=\"Student interviewing athlete\"\n      \/>\n    <\/picture>\n  \n                  <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/component>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Meet Kayah Shamapande-Scarboro \u201923 &amp; Anna Bonifay \u201823<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>&#8220;The invaluable experience within the sport management department has been a transformative journey, propelling me to new professional achievements. I was able to leverage diverse opportunities provided and fostered meaningful connections with professors and their network. My time as a Royal has truly catapulted me into the role I am in today.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; <strong>Kayah Shamapande-Scarboro \u201923<\/strong> &#8211; Communications Coordinator, NASCAR and former intern with the Carolina Panthers<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>&#8220;In the realm of sport management, Queens University of Charlotte stands as a beacon of excellence with a commitment to educating and assisting its students. My time at Queens is one I cherish and I am thankful to my professors like Dr. Karla Jones and others for giving me the tools to be successful. Professor Jones, as the program coordinator, is dedicated to helping her students be successful by introducing them to what it takes to succeed post-graduation. Being a part of this program during my time at the university is one of the reasons I am successful in the sports world today.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; <strong>Anna Bonifay \u201923<\/strong> &#8211; Communications Specialist, Charlotte Motor Speedway and former intern at ESPN<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Program Highlights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In the Queens Sport Management program, our goal is to prepare you to succeed after you graduate. Our in-depth curriculum lays a strong foundation, allowing you to explore everything from marketing and events to law and communications in the world of sports.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Our emphasis on real-world connections will allow you to connect with over 100 industry professionals and over 50 sports organizations throughout the United States and internationally.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>With these connections, our students have interned for a variety of organizations, including ESPN, the Carolina Panthers, and Bespoke Sports &amp; Entertainment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your Degree in Action<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A bachelor\u2019s degree in Sport Management prepares you to enter one of the fastest-growing industries in the United States. You\u2019ll be able to take on roles such as: \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sports Event &amp; Facilities Director<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sports Marketing Coordinator<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sports Information, Communications, and Public Relations Specialist<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assistant and Associate Athletic Director<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Corporate Partnerships Manager<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Community Relations Manager<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sports Agent<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sponsorship and Ticket Sales Manager<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sports Analyst<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Business Manager<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sports Broadcaster and Producer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Community and Media Relations Specialist<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Finance, Business, and Accounting Specialist <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Selected Courses<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sport Marketing (KIN 320)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Event &amp; Facilities Management (KIN 330)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sport Law (KIN 340)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sports Internship (KIN 490)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Program Contact<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"320\" height=\"260\" src=\"https:\/\/www.queens.edu\/health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/10\/KarlaJones.jpeg\" alt=\"Karla Jones\" class=\"wp-image-226\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.queens.edu\/health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/10\/KarlaJones.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/www.queens.edu\/health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/10\/KarlaJones-300x244.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:23px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Karla Jones, Ph.D.<\/strong><br>Assistant Professor, Sport Management<br>Program Coordinator, Sport Management<br><a href=\"mailto:jonesk@queens.edu\">jonesk@queens.edu<\/a><br>704-688-2852<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Meet Your Professors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-space-between is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-8631861a wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.queens.edu\/health\/health-human-performance-dept-faculty\/\">Faculty Directory<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Meet Our Program: Specialized, Career-Focused, Immersive Meet Kayah Shamapande-Scarboro \u201923 &amp; Anna Bonifay \u201823 &#8220;The invaluable experience within the sport management department has been a transformative journey, propelling me to new professional achievements. 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