The KU Sport Management Blog
Below, you can find our blog posts covering a range of essential topics relating to the online master’s in sport management* program at the University of Kansas.
From polishing your admissions components until perfect to sport careers growth and related happenings in the industry, this is your go-to destination for more information on the world of sport management.
*This program is a Master of Science in Education (M.S.E.) degree in health, sport management, and exercise science with an emphasis in sport management.
From polishing your admissions components until perfect to sport careers growth and related happenings in the industry, this is your go-to destination for more information on the world of sport management.
*This program is a Master of Science in Education (M.S.E.) degree in health, sport management, and exercise science with an emphasis in sport management.
Blog Posts
If you’re looking to maximize your career in sports management, it may be time to hit these books— the best sports management books for your career, that is.
Discover more about sports management and how you can land top roles and raise your earnings potential.
Learn why long-time sports enthusiast, Taylor Ashford, M.S.E. ‘21, chose KU's online sport management program to advance his sport career, and how doing so has benefited him professionally and personally.
A well-written sports management resume can blaze pathways to a fulfilling, high-achieving sports management career. Great resumes not only highlight a job seeker’s particular skills and employment experiences, they also paint a vivid picture of a candidate's all-around talents to attract hiring managers.
Discover the top sports agencies in the industry. From California powerhouses to emerging markets, explore the top firms shaping athletic careers!
Congratulations: You’re in a leadership position with a community sport organization. You’re doing work you love in the industry you were educated to join. The joys of your work light you up and the challenges keep you focused. Among them is the ongoing quest for funding.
Sports event planning is a huge job. Events play a major role in generating income for sports organizations and, often, nearby restaurants, hotels, and airports.
On July 2, a decades-long debate over the use of Native American team names reached a turning point. FedEx, the title sponsor of the NFL stadium in Landover, Maryland, issued a one-sentence statement saying it had "communicated to the team in Washington our request that they change the team name."
This blog takes a look at history and socioeconomic factors influencing the commercialization of youth sports.
While Kansas and Missouri may not get as much attention as other parts of the country, the Kansas City sports scene still has a lot to offer. The city got a huge boost with the Chiefs’ recent Super Bowl win, but the region has much more to offer than professional football.
Letters of recommendation are a crucial aspect of your application to graduate school. Getting letters of recommendation may seem like an intimidating task, but it can truly strengthen your overall application.
There are many steps you must take when applying to graduate school, and the personal statement portion can be intimidating. Don't stress too much, we'll help you out with five things to remember when writing the personal statement required for KU's online master's in sport management program.
Sport management is more than just the business aspect of sports. Behind every professional team and athlete is another large team of business professionals who work to support the athletes and organization.
Explore five sport management jobs and what it takes to succeed in them. Learn how to determine which role may be right for you.
Discover the steps you need to launch a fulfilling, successful career in sport the management business.
In order for any sport organization or enterprise to thrive, good financial practices must be followed. Explore some of the ways in which sport financial experts budget their resources and maximize value throughout their organizations.