10 Questions with alumna Madison Summerfield
Hear from 2021 Sport Management alumna Madison Summerfield about her experiences at GVSU and now at Ole Miss
Sport Management Career Guide
Explore Options: A Menu of Major-Specific Experiences and Sampling of Related Career Paths
Academic Resources
Explore our Sport Management academic resources, designed to support your academic aspirations.
Feeling like you don't know what to do with all of this great information? We highly encourage to make an appointment with your academic advisor and career advisor. Another great starting point is the Self-Guided Career Exploration Tool.
Career Resources
Unlock career potential in Sport Management! Discover resources to maximize your professional trajectory.
Menu of Experiences
Sample Sport Management Internship Sites
Internships provide a way for you to get hands-on, supervised experience in the world of work. You are able to apply the concepts you are learning in the classroom to a work environment.
- Grand Rapids Griffins
- Grand Rapids Gold
- West Michigan Whitecaps
- GVSU Athletics
- YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids
- Grand Rapids Christian High School
- City of Holland Recreation
- USA Triathlon
- American Dunes Golf Club
- City of East Grand Rapids
- GVSU ESports
- PowerStrength Training Systems
Join A Student Organization
Get involved with a student organization related to your major. Student orgs are a great way to get connected and explore career options!
Relevant Courses and Certificates for Building Skills
Developing the relevant skills that employers seek is an essential component of a student's education. GVSU students should consider strategic elective courses and certificates to pair with their major in order to gain additional skills.
Business Fundamentals Undergraduate Certificate
Electives to Consider
Community Service Opportunities
Seek volunteer opportunities related to the field you're exploring as a way of testing out future careers.
The Civic Engagement Center keeps a list of current volunteer opportunities updated on their website. There are ongoing opportunities on a continuous basis, as well as on-campus and off-campus opportunities posted as they become available.
Sport Management Study Abroad Options
Through study abroad you’ll also set yourself apart from other job-seekers and graduate-school applicants in an increasingly competitive market.
Sport Management students can gain another perspective on the sporting standards of the world, learning more about how other nations view sports, and analyzing international business models. Step out into the world, rev up your resume, and earn academic credit by studying abroad in locations such as Australia, Chile, Germany, Japan, Poland, and many more.
Undergraduate Scholar Engagement
Pursuing academic, creative, and research experiences and projects outside the classroom is an excellent way to learn new skills and build a body of work in your field.
The Center for Undergraduate Scholar Engagement (CUSE) provides opportunities for undergraduate research and scholarship.
Sport Management Career Spotlights
Sport Management Spotlight (from dept)
Living the Life of a Stanley Cup Champion
Sport Management student William Silvey wrote about his first couple of weeks on the job as a ticketing intern with the St. Louis Blues.
Rachel Young Outstanding Student of the Year
Rachel Young interned with the Zeeland Recreation Department.
10 Questions with alumna Ellie Shannon
Get to know Wake Forest Associate AD for Athletic Events and Operations and GV alumna Ellie Shannon
Tyler Emmert '23
Learn from Alumni Tyler Emmert on what it is like working for American Dunes Golf Course.
Where Alumni Have Landed
Check out the Sport Management Program page for a robust list of where alumni have landed
- Operations Assistant – University of Detroit Mercy
- Facilities Coordinator – TI Automotive
- Fitness Advisor – MVP Sports Clubs
- Director of Football Operations – Indiana Wesleyan University
- Ticket Manager – Penn High School
- Operations Manager – Airtime Trampoline & Game Parks
- Women’s Basketball Graduate Assistant – Western Michigan University
- Box Office Assistant – West Michigan Whitecaps
- Assistant Manager/ Adult Hockey League Director - Suburban Sports Group
- Event Coordinator – Palace Sports & Entertainment
- Game Day Operations and Event Coordinator – Indiana University
- Kid’s Club Ambassador – Chicago White Sox
- Store Sales Manager – Zager’s Pool and Spa
- Event Marketing Coordinator – The Dow Event Center
Attend Events
Career Community- Business & Management
How to Find Campus Employment
September 2, 2026 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
An on-campus job is a great way to earn money, develop skills, and meet other GVSU students. Join this session to learn the best ways to search and apply for on-campus jobs! Click here...
Technology on Wheels (Tech Week Grand Rapids)
September 15, 2026 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Discover careers through hands-on technology and vehicles. A unique outdoor career exploration experience during Tech Week that brings technology and careers to life on campus. Modeled after a "Touch...
CareerLab: Employer Office Hours with H&S Companies
September 16, 2026 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Stop by the City Campus Career Center (101B DeVos) between 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to meet with representatives from H&S Companies, PC. Get feedback on your resume or cover letter,...
CareerLab: Employer Office Hours with BDO
September 17, 2026 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Stop by the City Campus Career Center (101B DeVos) between 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to meet with representatives from BDO. Get feedback on your resume or cover letter, practice interviewing,...
GVSU Accounting Career Fair 2026
September 18, 2026 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
The Accounting Career Fair provides Grand Valley State University accounting, finance, and business students and alumni with an opportunity to connect with recruiters from local, regional,...
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Beyond Undergraduate: Graduate & Professional Programs
Students with a Sport Management degree may continue on to a graduate program. Here are some examples of programs students have pursued:
- M.S. in Sport Administration
- M.S. in Sport Management
- M.Ed. in Higher Education
- M.A. in Kinesiology
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Career Center Resources
Looking for other career resources? The Career Center Resources page contains resources related to careers, resumes, internships, job search, interviewing, networking, and more.