Sport Management Certificate

Carmel Boyer School of Business
(440) 260-4000, business@bw.edu

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At all levels, sport organizations are taking a more disciplined and business-based approach to manage their organizations and teams. These organizations need professionals who have the educational and professional acumen for business in order to succeed in the local, national or international sport industry.

The sport management certificate is designed for professionals who would like to strengthen their strategic decision-making skills and advance or begin their career within the sport industry.

Course Descriptions

Course descriptions and additional information about the curriculum can be found in the University catalog.

Sport Management Certificate Curriculum

Students will complete 12 credit hours including:

Required Course

The Business of Sport

Electives (Choose Three)

Sport Marketing
Sport Venue and Events Operations
Economics of Sport
Sport Analytics and Strategy

Schedule and Class Participation

Classes meet on weeknight evenings and students choose how to participate with three options for attending classes: in-person, in real-time online or by watching a recording. All three options can be utilized throughout the program based on the most convenient option for your schedule. This format enables you to balance a busy schedule and earn a credential in less time than a traditional MBA or other master's program.

Faculty: Small class sizes led by thought leaders and executives from across industries provide a rich learning experience. Our instructors are focused on teaching, real-world application, and most importantly, positioning you for career advancement. BW faculty bring first-hand knowledge and industry connections from their professional careers into the classroom.

Full-Time Faculty

Charles Campisi
Chair, Sport & Hospitality Management
Associate Professor
Ph.D., University of Minnesota

Tony Dick
Assistant Professor
M.A.Ed., Baldwin Wallace University

Andi Lyons
Assistant Professor
Ph.D., Florida State University

Dale Sheptak
Associate Dean, Graduate Business Programs
Associate Professor
D.S.Sc., University of Leicester

Adjunct Faculty

Tyler Jones
Lecturer
M.S., Sport Management, Eastern Michigan University

Alec Palmer
Lecturer
MBA, Baldwin Wallace University

Ryan M. Robbins
Lecturer
MBA, Baldwin Wallace University

Richard Volante
Lecturer
J.D., Cleveland-Marshall College of Law

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Tuition, Fees & Financial Aid

2023-24 Academic Year

$850 per credit hour; minimum 12 credit hours are required.
Minimum certificate cost is $10,200 for 12 credit hours.
Books are additional and may be purchased at the BW Bookstore.
Federal Student Aid (FSA) is not currently available for this new certificate.
Other aid sources can be found here.
This information reflects current tuition; costs are subject to change without notice.

LEARN MORE

Ready to take the next step and learn more about graduate business certificate programs at BW? Submit the form below or contact Carmen Castro-Rivera at (440) 826-3331 or ccastror@bw.edu today.