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    "description": "<p>This program is the only sport business management program emphasizing diversity, moral, ethical, and social issues in sports, as well as focusing on sports leadership while giving the students a rigorous business education. The DeVos Sport Business Management Program is ranked as one of the top five programs in America by the <em>Wall Street Journal, New York Times, </em>and <em>ESPN the Magazine. </em>In 2022, the Program was named the number eight best program in the world by <em>SportsBusiness International. </em> A major emphasis of the DeVos Program is to have our students leave understanding the power of sport to build communities in addition to learning strong business skills for a successful career in sports management.</p><p>Students in the DeVos Sport Business Management master's program gain hands-on experience in the business of sports management, work in teams with fellow students on sports business projects from conception through implementation and develop a network in the sports industry.</p><p>Graduates of the program will understand the business of sport both nationally and internationally. Graduates will also be able to develop and implement integrated business and marketing plans, optimize the use of the technology, and design and carry out research necessary to make successful management and business decisions.</p><p>Job opportunities for graduates in sport management include areas such as intercollegiate and professional sport, event and facilities management, corporate and international sport, and marketing. The DeVos Sport Business Management Program develops professionals who have critical sports business management knowledge and skills, a commitment to using sport to improve life in society, well-developed leadership abilities, and uncompromising ethical standards. </p><p>The DeVos Sport Business Management MSBM program requires a minimum of 45 credit hours beyond the bachelor's degree. The program includes 18 credit hours of professional core courses, and 27 credit hours of sport business management core courses. </p><p><strong>Total Credit Hours Required: 45 Credit Hours Minimum beyond the Bachelor's Degree</strong></p><p>The two-year full-time curriculum includes the College of Business Administration's foundation core; selected required courses from the college's professional core for solid business skills and knowledge; and required sport business management courses that will create a unique knowledge base for our students.</p><p>The Sport Business Management MSBM-Business Administration MBA dual degree program provides the opportunity for students to earn graduate degrees from the two academic programs concurrently. After successful completion of the Dual Degree program, students will receive two diplomas - one for the Sport Business Management MSBM and one for the Business Administration MBA.</p><p>Students seeking admission to the MSBM/MBA Dual Degree program should apply directly to the Sport Business Management MSBM program. Only one application will be required, and if admitted to the Sport Business Management MSBM, the student will then be activated in the second program (Business Administration MBA) before the completion of 18 hours.</p>",
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