Sport Management (MBA Track)

In Aurora University’s MBA Plus One program’s Sport Management track, you will discover the many paths available to work as a professional in the sport industry.

AU’s MBA Plus One program is designed to quickly prepare students to succeed in a competitive market, a factor that is particularly important in the ultra-competitive world of sports. The goal of the program is to allow students to increase their earning potential and find new opportunities for professional growth, leading to a rich career filled with opportunities for advancement.

In the yearlong program of study, you will become adept at networking, leading, and communicating, while also completing an internship working with professionals at a sport organization. You will quickly develop skills in sales, marketing, and administration — all within the context of sports and athletics.

Students will apply their knowledge outside of the classroom, as internships and immersion opportunities are an integral part of this program. Students will learn about concepts like ethics, management, and ticket sales and then see how these concepts play out in the sports world.

All of AU’s courses are taught by experienced professors, and the program is well-connected with sport organizations across Chicagoland. Coursework will prepare you for an internship at a sport organization, where you will continue to refine your knowledge. Students will also be given a laptop and textbooks as part of their tuition.

• Fast time to completion – This is a one-year degree, featuring a 10-week summer term, two eight-week fall modules, and two 8-week spring modules, which will include a professional internship.
• Varied classes – The MBA Plus One's Sport Management track features classes that will give students the knowledge base they need to work in sports. Classes include Leadership and Organizational Behavior, Strategic Management, and Interdisciplinary Relationships on a College Campus.
• Convenient location – Chicagoland is filled with great sport organizations offering internship opportunities within commuting distance from the main AU campus.

Students in the MBA Plus One's Sport Management track program come in with a dream of working for a prominent sport organization. Some leave working for their favorite organization, others find an entirely different direction than they thought possible. Best of all, students gain an understanding of what it takes to thrive in the sports world. By completing the MBA Plus One's Sport Management track, working in sports can go from a dream to reality.

• A one-year, hands-on MBA program
• Professional internship experience is built into the program
• Students find real career opportunities in sports through networking with professionals
• Learn about sport partnership, marketing, and sales
• Interdisciplinary relationships on a college campus
• Immersion trips to sport organizations

Experiential learning

You will apply your knowledge outside of the classroom, as internships and immersion opportunities are built into the program. After learning about concepts, including ethics, management, and ticket sales in the classroom, you will have authentic opportunities to apply those concepts in the sport world.

Sample MBA Plus One (Sport Management Track) Schedule