Career Resources for Sport Management Majors

How to Ask a Professor for a Letter of Recommendation (With Samples!)

Published on October 4, 2024

Not sure how to ask a professor for a letter of recommendation? It might seem intimidating at first, but with the right approach, it doesn’t have to be. Providing all the necessary details—such as your resume, the deadline, and information …

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Sport Management Newsletter 9/30/24

Published on September 30, 2024
By Emily Must
Emily Must Internship Director: Great for Help with Sport Industry Exploration and Earning Credits for Your Internship
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Sport Management Newsletter 9/23/24

Published on September 23, 2024
By Emily Must
Emily Must Internship Director: Great for Help with Sport Industry Exploration and Earning Credits for Your Internship
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Sport Management Newsletter 9/16/24

Published on September 16, 2024
By Emily Must
Emily Must Internship Director: Great for Help with Sport Industry Exploration and Earning Credits for Your Internship
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Sport Management Newsletter 9/9/24

Published on September 9, 2024
By Emily Must
Emily Must Internship Director: Great for Help with Sport Industry Exploration and Earning Credits for Your Internship
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I’m overwhelmed and don’t know where to start. How do I get an internship?

I’m overwhelmed and don’t know where to start. How do I get an internship?

Click HERE for the sport industry job boards, professional league timelines, and a detailed list of top sport agencies! Also …

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Internship Credit Information

Internship Credit Information

THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER YOUR SPRING 2025 INTERNSHIP IS FEBRUARY 5 2025

You must get approval for credits PRIOR …

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Getting Started with TeamWork Online

Getting Started with TeamWork Online

TeamWork Online Profile Set Up Video Overview HERE
TeamWork Online Tutorial On How To Use The Platform HERE.

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McCormack Department of Sport Management Fellowships & Scholarships

McCormack Department of Sport Management Fellowships & Scholarships

Access Fellowships and Rotational Programs HERE
McCormack Department of Sport Management Scholarships
George and Sherry Dickerman Family Scholarship (Sport Management) – …

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McCormack Dept of Sport Management: Office Hours FALL 2024

McCormack Dept of Sport Management: Office Hours FALL 2024

Matt Katz (Dr. Katz)

Monday 11am -1pm; Tuesday 10am – 11am

Room: ISOM 250A
Email: mkatz@isenberg.umass.edu
Calvin Nite (Dr. Nite)

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Registration Help

Registration Help

With registration around the corner your sport management professors wanted to make sure you could access useful information to help …

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Lindsey Cunniff SM ’19

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  • Business Development & External Affairs Senior Specialist Kraft Sports + Entertainment
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Brittany Green SM ’17

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  • Brand Consulting & Solutions Senior Manager Oak View Group
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Ari Kwitkin-Close SM ’22

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  • Account Executive of Group Sales Washington Commanders
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Ian Shaw SM ’16

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Guides to Jobs in Your Industry

Vault Guide to Sports Jobs, Third Edition

Vault Guide to Sports Jobs, Third Edition

The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for …

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Vault Guide to Media and Entertainment Jobs, Third Edition

Vault Guide to Media and Entertainment Jobs, Third Edition

The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for …

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Skill-Building with LinkedIn Learning

See below for skill-building courses – visit LinkedIn Learning for more.

Learning the Data Science of Sport Management

Taught by Barton Poulson
A passion for sports can turn an ordinarily math-averse individual into an amateur statistician, ready to back up their pick…
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Digital Marketing Trends

Taught by Martin Waxman
View Martin’s LinkedIn Newsletter Stay up to date on the latest trends in digital marketing. In this biweekly series, marketing…
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Virtual Selling for Sales Professionals

Taught by Shari Levitin
Research shows 90% of sales have moved to video conferencing, and 50% of sales leaders believe this model will continue.…
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Social Media Marketing: Strategy and Optimization (2020)

Taught by Martin Waxman
View Martin’s LinkedIn Newsletter Learn a three-step recipe for optimizing your social media marketing mix. Get a fresh perspective on…
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Time Management Fundamentals (2016)

Taught by Dave Crenshaw
Effective time management is an indispensable skill. Best-selling author and business coach Dave Crenshaw lays the theoretical and practical foundations…
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Working with Recruiters to Get a Job

Taught by Jenny Foss
While most job seekers know that recruiters—or headhunters—exist, many don’t understand what recruiters do or how they can help make…
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Leading Responsible AI in Organizations

Taught by Elizabeth M. Adams
Leading responsible AI is not just an ethical imperative but a strategic imperative as well. Responsible AI enables organizations to…
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Creating and Giving Business Presentations

Taught by Tatiana Kolovou
What makes a compelling presentation? A presentation that is built on strong research, tailored to your audience’s interests, and designed…
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The Data Science of Gaming and Fantasy Sports

Taught by Curt Frye
Want to know how casinos calculate odds and turn a profit? Curious how fantasy sports leagues keep track of stats…
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The Data Science of Sports Management, with Barton Poulson

Taught by Barton Poulson
A passion for sports can turn an ordinarily math-averse individual into an amateur statistician, ready to back up their pick…
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Strategies for Effective Leadership Teams

Taught by Madecraft
As a leader, you have a lot on your plate. Working effectively with other leaders and managers in your organization…
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Creating Powerful Sales Proposals

Taught by WealthFit
Is your business making enough money? Are customers buying what you’re selling? The hard truth of business is that having…
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Connecting Thought Leadership to Sales and Lead Generation

Taught by Thought Leadership Leverage
Ever wondered about how thought leadership and lead generation intersect? In this course from Thought Leadership Leverage, join CEO and…
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Building Your Career

Taught by Pete Mockaitis | How to Be Awesome at Your Job
As they reflect on their careers, what do the most successful, high-impact people have in common? It’s not heaps of…
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How to Source and Secure Influencer Brand Deals

Taught by Knowable
As the creator economy booms, competition for brand sponsorships is more intense than ever. So how do creators get an…
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Lessons from the World of Sports Analytics

Taught by Ben Sullins
If you’re a sports fan and a data geek at heart, you may have thought about your dream career. You…
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Lids CEO Tom Ripley (Thirty Minute Mentors)

Taught by Adam Mendler | Thirty Minute Mentors
Tom Ripley is the CEO of Lids, the largest licensed sports retailer in the United States, as well as the…
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Orlando Magic Co-Founder Pat Williams (Thirty Minute Mentors)

Taught by Adam Mendler | Thirty Minute Mentors
The recipient of the Basketball Hall of Fame Lifetime Achievement Award, Pat Williams spent more than 50 years in the…
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Inclusive Leadership

Taught by Dr. Shirley Davis
Join global workforce management expert Dr. Shirley Davis as she shares how to create and lead an organization that leverages…
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PowerPoint: Designing Better Slides

Taught by Heather Ackmann
Designed for non-designers, this course introduces average business professionals to key design components and requirements for purposeful PowerPoint slide design.…
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