Turn Your Passion for Sports into a Successful Career
Discover the exciting opportunities in the sports industry through Point Park University's new Bachelor of Science in Sports Management program, a dynamic, specialized degree created by the Department of Sports, Arts, Entertainment and Music Business.
Our program will equip you with the knowledge, skills and real-world experience to succeed in one of the fastest-growing industries today through hands-on coursework, job shadowing, internships and real-world sports sales experience. Located in the heart of Downtown Pittsburgh, you will benefit from direct access to premier sports organizations like the Pittsburgh Steelers, Cleveland Cavaliers, Pittsburgh Pirates, Pittsburgh Penguins and Pittsburgh Riverhounds/Riveters.
Whether you dream of representing talent as a sports agent, working behind the scenes on game day or creating value for fans as a ticket sales concierge, Point Park's sports management degree will prepare you for impactful careers in the sports industry.
"I would recommend Point Park to a prospective student because of its unbeatable location, especially if you’re looking to work in sports. Point Park is within walking distance of the Pittsburgh Penguins, Pirates, Steelers and Riverhounds. Being so close to these teams has provided me with endless opportunities as I was able to work two part-time jobs at Acrisure Stadium, as well as intern with the Riverhounds and Penguins during my time at Point Park."
Key Program Highlights
- Expert faculty – Learn from industry professionals with extensive experience in the sports field.
- Comprehensive curriculum – Specialized courses in sports administration, coaching, analytics, sales and marketing, alongside Sports, Arts, Entertainment & Music Business (SAEM) courses in event management, venues and ticketing.
- Real-world business insights – Gain an understanding of sports monetization through relevant business coursework.
- Hands-on experience – Complete at least one and up to three internships for credit, providing invaluable industry connections and practical skills.
- Off-campus networking – Meet working professionals from across the country at sports-focused workshops and competitions, such as the National Collegiate Sports Sales Competition and TeamWork Online Sports Sales Workshop and Job Fair.
Courses & Topics
You will receive a well-rounded education through our University's core curriculum, the Rowland School of Business curriculum and the various Sports Management courses including (but not limited to):
- Sports Administration & Coaching
- Emerging Trends in Sports
- Sports Sales
- Sports Marketing
- Legal Aspects of Sports, Arts and Entertainment
- Sports Agents
- Sports Management/Leadership
- Ticketing
- Esports
Faculty teaching in our Sports Management program include Robert Derda, M.S., former Pittsburgh Pirates sales and marketing executive; Chuck Berry, sports talent agent; Karen Hall, Ed.D., executive leadership coach; Jason Varnish, owner and consultant, Box Office Management (BOM) Advisors; and James Santilli, former vice president of marketing for the Pittsburgh Penguins.
A full-semester internship, working with industry professionals, is required to complete the Sports Management degree. Multiple internships throughout the program are encouraged.
Sports Business Camp for High School Students
Monday, July 7 - Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Ever consider a career working in professional sports? The Point Park Sports Business Camp provides you with three days of learning about exciting careers working for the Pirates, Penguins, Steelers, Riverhounds and more. Each day, you’ll learn about the business of sports from professionals from local sports teams, then get a behind the scenes tour of a local sports facility! The camp is open to students entering grades 9-12 as of Fall 2025 and 2025 high school graduates.
The camp is completely FREE thanks to our friends at Brentwood Bank.
For more information and to register, visit our Sports Business Camp webpage.
Learn more about the camp in our video recap:
Fast-Track Bachelor's to Master's Program
This degree program is included in our Fast-Track Bachelor's to Master's Program, through which students have the option to take two core classes from one of our master's programs. This program enables students to earn a Bachelor's degree and a Master's degree from Point Park in as little as five years. Visit our Fast-Track Bachelor's to Master's Program webpage for more information.
Career Options
Point Park University's Sports Management program will prepare you for a wide variety of careers in the sports industry, such as:
- Sports agent
- Box office manager
- External events director
- Internal events director
- Director of ticket sales and services
- Game day or event coordinator
- Athletic coach
- Sports marketer
- Sales and sponsorship executive
- House management
- Marketing director
- Promotions director
- Social media coordinator
Our Alumni Working in Sports
Point Park University alumni have found success in the sports industry, covering a variety of roles, including:
- Kaelyn Adams, inside sales representative, Brooklyn Nets
- Hayley Adams, social media coordinator, RCX Sports - NFL Flag Football
- Kyle Anderson, account executive, Erie Seawolves
- Robelin Bautista, minor league pitching coach, Toronto Blue Jays
- Trey Bubin, international department specialist, Villarreal CF
- Chance Callahan, membership services representative, Washington Commanders
- Dana Drewniak, senior group events specialist, Cleveland Cavaliers
- Greg Fedor, director of member services, Western Pennsylvania Golf Association
- Miranda Ferguson, corporate hospitality manager, Pittsburgh Riverhounds
- Mariah Gigler, external events manager, PNC Park
- Julia Hester, manager, premium activation and events, Pittsburgh Pirates
- Justin Joyce, director of fan services, Pitt Athletics
- Nicole Lakovic, membership services representative, Pittsburgh Penguins
- Brendan McKnight, fan service coordinator, Learfield – Pitt Athletics
- Michael Mitchell, manager, group sales and arena events, Monumental Sports
- Rebekah Mohrmann, social media specialist, McLaren Racing
- Carlos Polanco, baseball operations analyst, Cincinnati Reds
- Julio Sepúlveda, coordinator of coaching & player development, Pittsburgh Pirates
- Jake Sommers, partnership development specialist, P3R
- Olivia Stawovy, group sales representative, Pittsburgh Penguins
- Erik Stouter, account executive, Washington Wild Things
- Jared Topping, group sales specialist, Lehigh Valley Phantoms
- Matt Uzar, senior coordinator, event production and hospitality, Pittsburgh Penguins
- Cassandra Wangler, membership services representative, Pittsburgh Penguins
- Madison Winger, team member experience coordinator, MetLife Stadium