UCF? FSU? U of FL? U of Miami?

[Buttonz]

Anyone know anyone who went to any of these 4 schools for grad school in Sports Mngmt?

[Scandia]

Not at those schools, and not grad, but I do know people who have studied Sports Management or Athletic Training at UNF and the U of Tampa.

[adpiucf]

I know someone at UF right now. She really likes her program, but it's a very competitive field. I think her undergrad was also in sports mgmt here.

Each school has its pros and cons. UM and UCF provide year-round externship opportunities, while UF and FSU carry the bigger brand-name athletics.

I'm personally biased toward UCF, for obvious reasons. Go Knights! (And given that I'm going to be a Gator for another 2.5 years, I suppose I should plug Gainesville... but if you're a grad student, this city isn't exactly the most happenin' place on Planet Earth.)

[SoEnchanting]

I know of 2 people who studied Sports Management at FSU, and one went on to get a graduate degree. While I don't know any details of the program, I do know both of these women got lots of hands on experience with the coaches and staff.

[Buttonz]

Originally Posted by adpiucf

I know someone at UF right now. She really likes her program, but it's a very competitive field. I think her undergrad was also in sports mgmt here.

Each school has its pros and cons. UM and UCF provide year-round externship opportunities, while UF and FSU carry the bigger brand-name athletics.

I'm personally biased toward UCF, for obvious reasons. Go Knights! (And given that I'm going to be a Gator for another 2.5 years, I suppose I should plug Gainesville... but if you're a grad student, this city isn't exactly the most happenin' place on Planet Earth.)

My undergrad degree is Sports, Event and Entertainment Mgmt.
For me, besides the advantages you mentioned, UCF will let me get both my masters in Sports Mgmt and my MBA together. FSU is the only one that will let me do a study abroad, and as I have interest in international sports events like the World Baseball Classic, I want to get that international study abroad that they offer.

SoEnchanting, thank you for your input as well.

Scandia,I don't know if either one of those offer a grad program, but I'll look into it, thanks

I really need to visit each of the schools but I think right now my prefrences are UCF, FSU, UM and UofFl.

[adpiucf]

Buttonz,

You can participate in another school's study abroad program and receive credit at your home institution. Ask the schools you are interested in about this.

If you visit Gainesville, let me know I'm just here, stuck in the law library. And if you want any info about UCF or Orlando, ask away!!!

ETA: I do want to caution you that the majority of people working in Event Management who are successful in their field are so because of their work experience and contacts, and not because of multiple degrees. You aren't going to command a higher salary or attention b/c of a master's-- it may actually close the door on some opportunities, believe it or not. The master's program isn't necessary if you want to work in event management, even if it is international or sports related. You might be better served taking out a loan and that time to work on networking by taking an unpaid internship. Something to think about. Also please remember that the MBA is useless without work experience. A master's degree in a communication-related field is of no use without practical work experience and a clear direction of the career path you wish to pursue.

[Buttonz]

Originally Posted by adpiucf

Buttonz,

You can participate in another school's study abroad program and receive credit at your home institution. Ask the schools you are interested in about this.

If you visit Gainesville, let me know I'm just here, stuck in the law library. And if you want any info about UCF or Orlando, ask away!!!

ETA: I do want to caution you that the majority of people working in Event Management who are successful in their field are so because of their work experience and contacts, and not because of multiple degrees. You aren't going to command a higher salary or attention b/c of a master's-- it may actually close the door on some opportunities, believe it or not. The master's program isn't necessary if you want to work in event management, even if it is international or sports related. You might be better served taking out a loan and that time to work on networking by taking an unpaid internship. Something to think about. Also please remember that the MBA is useless without work experience. A master's degree in a communication-related field is of no use without practical work experience and a clear direction of the career path you wish to pursue.

Thanks for the offer, I will take you up on it

I know that it's nothing without experience. My undergrad program requires an internship, and the place where I am doing mine hires a lot of their interns full time. The main office is in Orlando and I'm hoping I can be hired there rather up in Rhode Island because I want to get away from the Northeastern winters. So I'm hoping if I work for a year then work while going to grad school right now.

[Thetagirl218]

I have had friends who have done both the programs at FSU and UF and enjoyed them both!!!! I do have to be a little biased towards UNF though because it is my alma mater! They do have a very good program there, I have a few friends who are in it and love it. People often overlook UNF because it is smaller school, but it is growing fast and Athletics is one of the main reasons for the growth!

[frankieJ18]

hey there,
check out this website that has interviews with students from other schools. There's info on here from all the schools you're considering, like U of FL, FSU and U of miami. both undergrad and grad info. Go here to see links from schools that offer sports related major/concentrations. Good luck hope this helps!! http://lvutv.com/schools.php/major/71.