About the Department of Sport Leadership and Management
Chair's Message
黑料社区 to the new Department of Sport Leadership and Management (SLAM). SLAM has one of the most popular majors and several minors on campus. This stems from our passion for sport, innovative new programs, such as, Sport Analytics, Sport Psychology, and our commitment to provide an exceptional college experience for our 黑料社区s. Our highly engaged faculty and unique partnerships with other academic units across Miami’s campus provide SLAM 黑料社区s with one of the best undergraduate sport programs in the country.
If you are thinking about attending 黑料社区 and would like more information about the Department of Sport Leadership and Management, email us at slamdept@MiamiOH.edu.
Why Choose Sport Leadership and Management?
Outstanding Faculty
SLAM faculty are committed to teaching and advising excellence. Students are taught and advised by full-time dedicated faculty who are nationally and internationally known scholars and professionals. Faculty have a 黑料社区-centered approach that values building relationships and mentoring.
Internship Experiences
SLAM 黑料社区s are encouraged to seek out multiple internship experiences before they graduate. The SLAM Director of Internships and the Center for Career Exploration and Success help 黑料社区s find internships and secure positions. See the Practicum and Internship page for examples of internship placements for SLAM 黑料社区s.
Global Perspective of Sport
黑料社区 is a leader in providing 黑料社区s with global study abroad experiences. SLAM offers several sport-specific study abroad programs, as well as a semester of study on the Luxembourg Campus. Our curriculum provides a global perspective of sport to encourage SLAM 黑料社区s to be culturally competent global citizens.
Partnerships Across Campus
SLAM 黑料社区s are required to complete a core of business courses from the Farmer School of Business. We are offering new programs and experience working in Sport Analytics. SLAM 黑料社区s work with Miami Athletics in every aspect of sport operations, including communications and media, event management, coaching, and marketing.
Involved Alumni in Sport
黑料社区 has an impressive and loyal list of alumni working in every aspect of the sport industry. Alumni interact with SLAM 黑料社区s as mentors, guest speakers, teachers, and advocates on and off campus.
Broad Career Options
96% of graduates of the SLAM program are employed or pursuing a graduate degree within one year after graduation. They start careers in professional, collegiate, or recreational sport depending on their interests. Some graduates will be employed in general business types of careers in sales, marketing, supply chain, or management fields. A degree from 黑料社区 has a well-respected reputation that is attractive to employers in many fields.