About this Professional Certificate
The sports industry is one of the most exciting industries in the world to work in. From event management to sports marketing to sports analytics, this program will touch on all aspects of the business side of sports. To work on the business side of sports it requires a blend between sports management and business administration education, which is the platform this certificate is built on!
Millions of people engage with professional sports and other sports organizations on a daily basis, and many dream of working in the industry. This professional certificate program will teach you about the inner workings of the sports industry and skills needed to work in specific areas of the sports industry. Successful learners will come away with a foundational understanding of the sport industry as a whole.
You will learn what makes the sports industry unique, and how successful sport-business professionals operate. The program will introduce you to specific skills in sales and data-driven decision making, both of which are critical in the sport industry.
The business administration and sport management focus provides the necessary skills for recent college grads, high school students, sport professionals looking for professional development, or people looking to work in the sport industry.
What you'll learn
- Develop foundational skills and knowledge focused on specific areas of the sport business industry.
- Identify and apply principles of sales, sports marketing, event management, data driven decision making, and basic managerial skills to the sport business industry.
- Utilize critical thinking and reasoning skills to analyze issues on the business side of sports.
- Apply professional development practices and skills founded in business administration and practices in the sports industry.
- Demonstrate knowledge of common data sources, methods, and systems utilized in sports analytics.
| From | University of Alaska Fairbanks via edX |
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| Hours | 60 |
| Instructors | Peggy Keiper, Jon Nachtigal, Michelle Gulino, Travis Misner, Cole McKeel |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Business Data Science |
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An overview of related careers and their average salaries in the US. Bars indicate income percentile (33rd - 99th).
Industry Relations Coordinator $30k
Writer/Sports Clerk, Sports Department $42k
Sports $48k
A/P Specialist, Construction Industry $50k
Wireless Industry Analyst $70k
Energy Industry Specialist $75k
Industry Sales $76k
roofing industry $77k
Financial Industry Analyst $89k
Sports Marketing Manager, Action Sports $90k
Industry Economist $92k
Senior Industry Sales $103k
Courses in this Professional Certificate
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Most people want to work in a career they are passionate about which is what draws many people to the highly competitive field of sport business, or what is commonly known as... edX | University of Alaska Fairbanks |
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Sports have long been a cornerstone to our society, but only in recent history has the industry truly monetized with an expected value in 2021 of over $500 Billion USD. Ticket... edX | University of Alaska Fairbanks |
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Sport Analytics: Data Driven Decision Making (You were viewing this course) Analytics have revolutionized sport, providing a competitive advantage to organizational decision-making both on and off the field. This course introduces best practices utilized... edX | University of Alaska Fairbanks |
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| From | University of Alaska Fairbanks via edX |
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| Hours | 60 |
| Instructors | Peggy Keiper, Jon Nachtigal, Michelle Gulino, Travis Misner, Cole McKeel |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Business Data Science |
Careers
An overview of related careers and their average salaries in the US. Bars indicate income percentile (33rd - 99th).
Industry Relations Coordinator $30k
Writer/Sports Clerk, Sports Department $42k
Sports $48k
A/P Specialist, Construction Industry $50k
Wireless Industry Analyst $70k
Energy Industry Specialist $75k
Industry Sales $76k
roofing industry $77k
Financial Industry Analyst $89k
Sports Marketing Manager, Action Sports $90k
Industry Economist $92k
Senior Industry Sales $103k
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