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Sports Marketing is an industry under the management field.

Fields
Bachelor's and master's degrees in sport management are offered by many colleges and universities. Sports science is a topic of research concerning the impact of sport degrees. The field of sport management has its origins in the Physical Education Department. The field has evolved over time to be rooted in Physical Eduction, History and Sociology departments. The opportunities in sport management have expanded to include sports marketing, sports media analytics, sports sponsorships and sports facilities management.

Sport management is a major offered at many U.S. colleges and universities. Rice University and Michigan are two of the highly selective programs that offer undergraduate degrees in sports management. Many programs require internships. Continued learning is recommended even after a formal education in order to keep up with changes in this developing industry.

Education
The top five universities that offer a degree in Sports Management include Rice University, University of Michigan, University of Florida, University of Miami and Southern Methodist University. Other institutions such as Quinnipiac University combine a Talent Management degree with other fields such as entertainment, sports, or even esports.

Jobs
American sport management roles pay an average of $41,645 annually. There are many different job functions within the sports management field. Most sports management professionals oversee athletic programs or leagues. Sports management jobs are typically posted at all levels of competition, from amateur to professional. Tasks include