Management

Learn to be an effective manager with a concentration in management at Northern Vermont University. 

The management concentration in NVU’s B.S. degree in business administration provides the skills and knowledge to run your own business, succeed in an organization of your choosing, or pursue graduate study. 

Through internships, case studies, and simulations, you’ll apply theory to actual business situations and develop skills in planning, organization, leadership, human resources. Additional areas of focus include marketing and financial management. Supported by a strong liberal arts curriculum, you’ll gain a solid foundation in communications, critical thinking, problem-solving, decision making, and creativity — the basis for success in the dynamic world of business and management.

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Business Administration (B.S.): Management Concentration NVU – Johnson and NVU Online Requirements

Business Administration (B.S.): Management Concentration NVU – Lyndon Requirements

Sport Management

Make Your Mark with a Concentration or Minor in Sport Management from Northern Vermont University

The sport management programs at Northern Vermont University prepare you for a career in the ever-expanding sports industry — a growing $213 billion-a-year industry in the United States alone. You’ll receive a comprehensive education in the business and administration of athletics, sports, and recreation. Courses provide a solid foundation in ethical leadership, governance, law, finance, marketing, facility design, resource management, and event planning.

NVU’s sport management programs recognize that sports today are as much about marketing events and refining a brand as they are about working with players and scheduling events — and that strong business skills are required for a successful career in the field. Career opportunities range from managing professional teams and arenas to overseeing the marketing and finances of sports groups.

Students at both NVU-Lyndon and NVU-Johnson can earn a B.S. degree in business administration with a concentration in sport management. NVU-Lyndon also offers a minor in sport management.    

Related Occupations

  • Athletic director/administrator
  • Coach
  • Recruiter
  • Facilities manager
  • Advertising agent
  • Marketing director
  • Event planner
  • Athletics agent or promoter
  • Public relations manager

Types of Employers

  • Sport equipment and supply companies
  • Conference offices (SEC, ACC, etc.)
  • National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
  • Colleges and universities
  • Training centers
  • Youth sport organizations
  • Stadiums
  • Professional leagues
  • Management firms
  • Law firms