Sport Management
One of the primary features of the Sport Management program at Tennessee is the emphasis on the experiential education approach to academic preparation. Students graduating from this program will gain practical experience to accompany their academic degree. The program provides the opportunity for students to have a quality academic experience and to gain professional experience as they prepare for careers in the sports industry.
The Sport Management program is committed to the development of cutting-edge academic undergraduate and master's degree programs related to the understanding of management in a sport related setting. Students at the University of Tennessee are offered the opportunity to develop the skills and knowledge necessary for a career in Sport Management through these programs.
The Sport Management curricular area has been formally recognized at the University of Tennessee since 1983. Sport Management is a field of study and application based upon the integration of the special nature of sport and management theory and principles applied to sport. Sport Management includes any combination of skills related to planning, organizing, leading, and evaluating within the context of an organization or department whose primary product or service is related to sport.
The mission of the Sport Management Program at the University of Tennessee is to prepare dynamic leaders for tomorrow's sport industry through scholarship, leadership, diversity, and quality academic and practical experience.
The Undergraduate Catalog and Graduate Catalog provide more information about the program.
Partners in Sports
1914 Andy Holt Avenue, Room 334
Knoxville, TN 37996
Phone: (865) 974-1272
Fax: (865) 974-8981
E-mail: partners@utk.edu