Bachelor of Arts Sport Marketing and Management
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Sport Marketing and Management is focused on the skills, techniques, and proficiencies of leading an organization within the larger sports industry. At the University of Dubuque, your studies will take you into the worlds of marketing, law, public relations, finance, event management, and more. You will leave ready to build a career in the broader sports industry.
Making a Difference Through the Study of Sport Marketing and Management
Students and faculty at UD are active in the classroom and the sports industry. Their work contributes to the advancement of sport industry leadership and management skills and techniques. They have identified issues unique to NCAA Division III environments, developed industry standard proposals designed to showcase the creative uses of traditional and non-traditional assets in event management, and contributed to the larger sport management body of knowledge to community-level management and growth.
Degree Distinctive
Students have opportunities to apply coursework in hands-on practical experience either through internships or volunteer service with the Dubuque Fighting Saints Hockey Club, the University of Dubuque Department of Athletics, the Chlapaty Recreation and Wellness Center, and the City of Dubuque Leisure Services Department, among others.
Career Opportunities
Following graduation from the Sport Marketing and Management program, students go to work for professional, amateur, collegiate, and municipal sport and entertainment organizations in a variety of positions:
Administration and Governance; Facility and Event Management; Marketing and Promotions; Public and Community Relations; Sales and Ticketing.
Communication, Design, Marketing, and Sport Management Faculty/Staff
Kevin CattaniDirector of Master in Management – Sport Management (MMSM) Program; Professor of Sport Marketing and Management
Phone: 563.589.3454 Fax: 563.589.3410 Email: KCattani@dbq.edu Department: Communication, Design, Marketing, and Sport Management Office: 216 Severance Hall
CREDENTIALS
- PhD, University of Florida
- MS, University of Florida
- BS, University of Florida
Michelle GraceAssociate Professor of Communication; Communication Department Internship Coordinator.
Phone: 563.589.3204 Email: MGrace@dbq.edu Department: Communication, Design, Marketing, and Sport Management Office: 308 Van Vliet Hall
Credentials
- EdD, National Louis University
- MAC, University of Dubuque
- BBA, Loras College
Jean HoldenerDigital Art and Design Cohead; Assistant Professor.
Phone: 563.589.3768 Fax: 563.589.3410 Email: JHoldene@dbq.edu Department: Communication, Design, Marketing, and Sport Management Office: 216 Dunlap Technology Center
Credentials
PhD, Capella University; MFA, Memphis College of Art; BA, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.
Sue Ann MarinoCommunication Department Head; Assistant Professor of Communication.
Phone: 563.589.3641 Email: SMarino@dbq.edu Department: Communication, Design, Marketing, and Sport Management Office: 306 Van Vliet Hall
Credentials
- MA, DePaul University
- BA, University of Iowa
Sheila SabersDigital Art and Design Department Chair; Associate Professor of Digital Art and Design
Phone: 563.589.3780 Fax: 563.589.3410 Email: SSabers@dbq.edu Department: Communication, Design, Marketing, and Sport Management Office: 223 Dunlap Technology Center
Credentials
MAC, University of Dubuque; BA, Iowa State University.
Jenn SuppleAssociate Professor of Communication; Director of Speech Communication.
Phone: 563.589.3411 Email: JSupple@dbq.edu Department: Communication, Design, Marketing, and Sport Management Office: 312 Van Vliet Hall
Credentials
- EdD, National Louis University
- MA, University of Northern Iowa
- BFA, Drake University
Franklin Nii YarteyProfessor of Communication
Phone: 563.589.3181 Email: FYartey@dbq.edu Department: Communication, Design, Marketing, and Sport Management Office: 310 Van Vliet Hall
Credentials
- PhD, Bowling Green State University
- MA, Indiana State University
- BA, Northwestern College