
AYANNA DUNCANSON '13, '15 MBA
‘My experiences were vital to helping me reach my goals.’
At the University of New Haven, the health and safety of all members of our community remain our top priority. We have reimagined life at the University to help deliver high-quality education in as safe an environment as possible.
This website provides updated information about our response to the pandemic and our ongoing efforts to prevent the spread of COVID-19, and is being continually updated throughout the Spring 2021 semester.
Spring 2021 InfoIt appears that with widespread availability of several highly effective COVID-19 vaccines, we can now see a light at the end of the tunnel. To that end, we have spent considerable time planning for the Fall 2021 semester. We are looking forward to being able to return to many of our pre-pandemic norms in terms of class formats, student life, and other staples of the University of New Haven experience.
Fall 2021 PlanningHave a passion for sports? Unite your love for the game with a pioneering, business-focused sports management program – the first to be licensed and accredited by the state of Connecticut – and among the first in North America to be accredited by the Sports Management Program Review Council (SMPRC).
As a University of New Haven sport management major, you will combine your study off the field with hands-on experience and business training in all facets of modern sports.
Our faculty are leaders and innovators in their fields, bringing both deep professional experience and academic rigor to the classroom.
‘My experiences were vital to helping me reach my goals.’
Involvement with ChargerRec fuels passion for career in campus recreation
Opportunities with College Football Playoff and Pro Bowl provide valuable experience, enhance resume
The information below is designed to show the many possible careers you could pursue with your major. The research is provided by Encoura, the leading research and advisory firm focused exclusively on higher education. It includes median national salaries and industry growth projections over the next decade. Click here to view the full report.
Marketing Manager
11% Growth 2017-2027
Public Relations Manager
9% Growth 2017-2027
Talent Manager
7% Growth 2017-2027
A survey of the principles of management applicable to the administration of aspects of sports enterprises: planning, controlling, organizing, staffing, and directing of the various activities necessary for effective functioning.
Legal aspects as they relate to professional and amateur sport institutions. An analysis of legal problems and issues confronting the sports manager: suits against the organizational structure, safety, collective bargaining and arbitration, and antitrust violations.
This course will introduce students to global sport management principles and provide relevant theoretical and practical insights into understanding international sports. The course will also address ethics, marketing, sponsorship, event management, business, and financial topics as well as challenges and issues in international sport management.
Methods and procedures as they apply to sports administration, taxation, purchasing, cost analysis, budgeting, and the financial problems dealing with mass media.
The University of New Haven offers a wide variety of in-depth courses that create a transformational educational experience for our students. To view the complete list of courses you'll take while pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Sport Management check out the Academic Catalog:
Get an inside look at what differentiates the University of New Haven and how your experiences as a student will prepare you for success.
All University of New Haven students have access to the many resources available through the University’s Career Development Center, which has been named one of the best in the nation by The Princeton Review.
From career assessments, networking, and job shadowing to on-campus interviews and salary negotiation, the Career Development Center provides the skills and connections to identify a meaningful career and an opportunity to pursue your passion.
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Ayana Duncanson ’13, ’15 MBA read “Sports Business Journal” frequently when she was a student at the University of New Haven, and now she has been recognized by the very publication that inspired her career path.
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Gil Fried, J.D. is one of the editors of Esports Business Management, which has been called the “first textbook to present an all-encompassing look into the world of esports.” He hopes it becomes the go-to book for esports students and educators.
AACSB accreditation means that our Pompea College of Business has passed a rigorous set of standards. The faculty, students, programs and research have been closely examined and judged to be of exceptionally high standards.
Learn MoreWhether you're still in high school or are transferring from another college, we offer full- and part-time opportunities for undergraduates from inside the U.S. and abroad. The admission process can begin as early as the end of your high school junior year.
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We offer a comprehensive financial aid program, with students receiving assistance in the form of grants, scholarships, student loans, and part-time employment. Funds are available from federal and state governments, private sponsors, and from university resources. More than 85 percent of the University's full-time undergraduate students receive some form of financial assistance.
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