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SportsBIZ

Enroll in SportsBIZ for a comprehensive sports-business program that introduces you to the breadth of career opportunities in the multibillion-dollar sports industry. This intensive 19-day online program is designed for rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors who are interested in the business of sports.

SportsBIZ is a synchronous, online program open to students from any major or school. Application opens mid-December. Apply early as enrollment is limited.

Tuition for the 2025 Program will be announced soon. Submit your information through the Request Info tool above to ensure you receive the latest announcements timely. Last year’s tuition was $9,858.

Program Highlights

SportsBIZ alumni and speakers share their highlights.

Guest Speaker

“The content that they have in this program is everything you would possibly use or need or rely on in any sort of role in the executive level in sports. It’s spot on. It’s really cool.”

Nick Rend

Managing Director, Gaming & Esports, NASCAR

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Alumni

“I absolutely loved SportsBIZ! It was such a great opportunity to learn about different aspects of business and how it is applied to the sports world. Every speaker was so unique and brought a different perspective of the sports industry. I would recommend everyone to take advantage of the amazing opportunities SportsBIZ has to offer.”

Nezzie Alexanian

SportsBIZ Alumni

Alumni

“The SportsBIZ program was a great experience and probably my favorite academic program I have ever participated in. I learned so many valuable things from great professors and guest speakers that will be very helpful for me in my future. The case competition was a great way to apply what we had learned in order to solve a real problem.”

Riley Brennan

SportsBIZ Alumni

Guest Speaker

“Great job helping to build up the program. Every year it gets better. I love doing my little part to help guide these folks.”

TJ Barra

Director, Basketball Research and Innovation, Milwaukee Bucks

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Alumni

“This course puts you in direct contact with front office executives and key sports agency members. Not only did my network grow over the summer, but so did my knowledge and curiosity in the sports industry. I would recommend this program to anyone!”

Efe Umaka

SportsBIZ Alumni

Guest Speaker

“This program offers 19 days of professional contacts. That is unmatched. I wish this program was around when I started my career.”

Davis Babb

CEO, IPTAY, Clemson University

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Speaker Series

The SportsBIZ Speaker Series gives students exclusive access to the lessons and insights from dozens of leaders across the sports industry, including from companies shown here.

Video Testimonials

Hear from students, speakers, and faculty about the exciting experiences and connections made through SportsBIZ.

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Aidan Boyle

SportsBIZ Alumni

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Zena Keita

NBC Sports On-Air Talent

Previously Manager, Strategic Partnerships for The Athletic, and Manager, Partnership Development, Golden State Warriors

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Troy Hoilman

SportsBIZ Alumni

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Faculty

Phil Anderson

Strategic Management, Associate Teaching Professor

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Lauren Kooman

SportsBIZ Alumni

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Emma Best

Legal, Assistant Teaching Professor

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Gabe Martineau

SportsBIZ Alumni

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Kenny Herbst

Marketing & Sales, Associate Dean of the Undergraduate Program, Associate Professor of Marketing

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Nezzie Alexanian

SportsBIZ Alumni

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Mike Crespi

College to Career, Director, Market Readiness & Employment

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Riley Brennan

SportsBIZ Alumni

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Matthew Facchine

SportsBIZ Alumni

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Stephen Flynn

SportsBIZ Alumni

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Reedy Clark

SportsBIZ Alumni

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Arik Morton

SportsBIZ Alumni

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Frances Wargo

SportsBIZ Alumni

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Contact Us

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Amy Viola

Associate Director, Master of Science in Management Program and Summer Initiatives

(336) 758-2173 |

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