<p>I've heard from alot of people, including a college advisor that a degree in sports management is a waste. Is this true? Is it better to major in business and then try to intern with the schools football team? Or is it better to double major in sports management and business. Or is it better to just pursue sports management. I want to go to Auburn but they dont have Sports management. Georgia is my next choice and they have sports management. What do you know about this field?</p>
<p>Or do you have any experience with other programs from other schools and how did they turn out?</p>
<p>IMO, if your desire is to work in the sports industry it is more about WHO you know than WHAT you know (aka a sports management degree). A sports management degree isn’t a prereq for anything that I know of. </p>
<p>Don’t put yourself in a box with such a narrow degree program. You’d be better served obtaining a degree in management (or other similar business degree), with perhaps a minor in sports management or athletic training.</p>
<p>Then when you are in school attempt to intern/work for free/volunteer/mop up/pick up towels for any sports team you can find to get your feet in the door. Develop as many connections in the sports industry as you can, from the bottom up. Networking will be important. The rest will take care of itself if they like you.</p>
<p>ok thanks…I just don’t really see how working as an intern will lead to jobs. If it doesnt lead to a job, then aren’t you just stuck with a regular business degree and no way of cracking back into the field?</p>
<p>^^^ You need to open your eyes.</p>
<p>One of the top ways to get a job is through internships - DUH!</p>
<p>Besides, it’s much better to be “stuck” with a general business degree than to be STUCK with a worthless sports management degree.</p>
<p>Do yourself and a favor and major in business, finance or accounting. Then try and get internships with athletic teams, then use that experience to look for fulltime employment after school.</p>