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Sports Executives

Education and Training Requirements

High School

High school courses that will help you to become a sports executive include business, mathematics, and computer science. English, speech, and physical education courses will also be beneficial. Managing a school club or other organization will give you a general idea of the responsibilities and demands that this career involves.

Postsecondary Training

To become a sports executive, you will need at least a bachelor's degree. Remember, even though this is a sport-related position, presidents and general managers are expected to have the same backgrounds as corporate executives. Most have master's degrees in sports administration, and some have master's degrees in business administration. Typical classes in a sports administration program include Fundamentals of Sport Marketing, Sport Facility and Event Management, Finance and Economics of Sport, and the Legal Aspects of Sport. 

Visit http://www.nassm.com/Programs/AcademicPrograms for a list of colleges and universities that offer degrees in sports management.