Sport Management SHAPING ETHICAL, DYNAMIC LEADERS FOR A WINNING CAREER IN AN EVER-GROWING INDUSTRY Valparaiso University’s sport management program provides students with a robust theoretical foundation and practical experience in the business of sport. This comprehensive program covers financial trends, facility and event management, and ethical decision-making, developing effective and values-based leaders who are prepared to excel in professional sports, intercollegiate athletics, and community recreation.
BEYOND THE CLASSROOM
Valpo’s unique value extends beyond the classroom and into the real world by offering one of the few assessment centers in the country. Valpo’s College of Business Assessment Center evaluates student performance on realistic business tasks while assessing problem-solving, communication, leadership, teamwork, and interpersonal skills. College of Business students participate in the Assessment Center activities during their freshman year in conjunction with BUS 100 and their senior year in conjunction with MGT 475. Students are provided percentage-based scores to show how their performance stacked up against their peers, all while comparing how much they grew from their first year to final year of college. The assessment and results provide students with real-world experience and a strong addition to their resumé.
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THE VALPO ADVANTAGE
Small class sizes, supportive professors, extensive team and group work, and state-of-the-art technology are key components of the College of Business student experience and provide graduates with a competitive advantage in the job market and graduate school placement. In 2023, 99% of Valpo graduates were employed or enrolled in graduate school within nine months of graduation and reported an average starting salary of $57,000. Valpo’s College of Business programs are fully accredited by AACSB International – The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. AACSB accreditation is the hallmark of excellence in business education and has been earned by less than five percent of the world’s business programs.