Cecil College launches Sports Management degree
Published on January 27, 2022
NORTH EAST, Md. – At the height of the NFL playoffs and on the verge of March Madness, Cecil College has launched a new program designed to start sports enthusiasts down the path to a career in Sports Management. Sports enthusiasts do not have to be superstar athletes to have a career in the sports industry. A degree in Sports Management can lead to being an athletic director, sports information director, promotions and events coordinator, marketer, or sales manager.
“Students leaving Cecil College with a Sports Management degree will be in a great position to succeed in the constantly evolving and growing sports field,” said Daniel Roman, Assistant Professor of Health and Exercise Science at Cecil College. “The program was created based on strong student interest over the past few years. In addition to student interest, there has been an uptick in job demand across the region.”
Cecil College’s program is designed for students who seek to acquire a complete framework of business concepts and skills related to sports management. This program allows students to realize the role of sports managers in various athletic settings and understand management, accounting, and leadership skills to build a foundation in their chosen athletic environment.
As sports technologies evolve and the industry continues to innovate globally, fan engagement and new programs have created a wide variety of career paths from which to choose. Earning an Associate of Applied Science degree in sports management from Cecil College is the first step toward getting into the industry. This growing field is an exciting and dynamic arena, with opportunities for a challenging and rewarding career.
The new Sports Management program was approved by the Maryland Higher Education Commission this past fall, enabling Cecil College to roll out its first Introduction to Sports Management class.
Roman is versed in the operational side of health, wellness, and fitness facilities. Roman became interested in this field while working as an usher for the Washington Nationals. His background includes working for the YMCA of Metropolitan Washington and the YMCA of Central Maryland.
Cecil College’s sports management program also prepares students to take the next step in their education with articulation agreements with four-year institutions such as Southern New Hampshire University, which offers bachelor’s and master’s degree programs in sports management. Cecil also has transfer agreements with four-year universities in Maryland offering bachelor’s degree programs in sports management. The College’s most recent transfer agreement is with regional partner Wilmington University.
“Sports management is a growing industry, and Cecil College is excited to partner with Wilmington University to provide a pathway for our Associate Degree Sports Management graduates to continue their education towards a Bachelor’s degree in Sports Management, Business Management, Human Resources Management, Marketing or Organizational Leadership, increasing students’ opportunities in the field of sports management,” said Vice-President of Academic Programs, Dr. Christy Dryer.
For more information about this program, visit cecil.edu/sportsmanagement or contact Admissions at admissions@nullcecil.edu, live chat at cecil.edu or call 410-287-1006.