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Overview The Ohio University Center of Sports Administration is proud to present the first annual OHIO Sports Business Academy July 18-25, 2010. This week-long Academy focuses on establishing a basis for which the future leaders in sports can begin their journey into the ever-changing world of sports. The OHIO Sports Business Academy will provide a full academic course worth of material in one week of work through classroom settings and practical experiences. Academy participants will have the opportunity to learn from some of the top professors and sport executives within the sports industry, participate in practical experiences through a collegiate summer baseball league team based out of Athens, Ohio (Southern Ohio Copperheads), embark on field trips to professional facilities in Ohio, and participate in evening activities. Since the Academy covers a full academic course in one week, it is imperative that students arrive at Ohio University ready to study and work hard. The Academy provides a college-level environment in which the professors and counselors will expect each participant to work hard, while having fun learning about the sports business world. Along with the OHIO Sports Business Academy’s academic and experiential benefits, the Academy provides the opportunity to earn college credit. Participants are eligible, for an additional fee, to earn three (3) credit hours (in a quarter system). These credits will fulfill the first sport management requirement within the Ohio University Sport Management degree track (SASM 201). The credits are also transferrable as elective credits to most higher education institutions. Please contact the institution of your choice for clarification on college credit transfer requirements. Qualifications The OHIO Sports Business Academy is for students who are entering their junior or senior year in high school or entering their freshman year of college. The Academy recommends applicants have a grade point average of 3.0 (4.0 scale) and demonstrate outstanding extracurricular involvement. Applying students should also have a strong interest in the sports business industry and a passion for hard work. Back to top... Why OHIO? The Ohio University Sport Management undergraduate program is regarded for its excellence in preparing students for careers in professional sports, intercollegiate athletics, amateur sports, youth sports, sports agencies, and corporate positions with a sport-related component. OHIO’s undergraduate sport management program received program approval from the Sport Management Program Review Council (SMPRC), which accounts for only 10 percent of U.S. sport management programs. Along with the Sport Management undergraduate program, the Sports Administration and Facility Management graduate program is widely regarded as the top sports administration program in the country. Under the guidance of Walter O’Malley, Major League Baseball Hall of Famer and former owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers, the first ever sports administration program was started at Ohio University in 1966. Since its founding, the graduate program has grown an alumni base of over 1,200 members within every aspect of the sporting industry making the Ohio University Sports Administration brand one of the strongest and most respected in the entire sporting industry. In addition to the success and notoriety surrounding both the graduate and undergraduate programs at Ohio University, the state of Ohio provides students with a vast array of practical experiences unseen in other states. With six professional teams, 194 colleges and universities, and over 10 minor league teams all within the state boundaries; the practical opportunities are endless. In addition, the Southern Ohio Copperheads baseball team, based in Athens, Ohio, is run by Ohio sports business students, and competes in the Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League. The Copperheads provide undergraduates and graduates the opportunity to run a minor league style baseball team from the ground up. The students are in charge of soliciting sponsorships, ticket sales, marketing, game day operations, and concession sales, among many other tasks. Back to top... Curriculum The core of the 2010 OHIO Sports Business Academy curriculum will be based on the textbook, Principles and Practice of Sport Management. A copy of the textbook will be mailed to each accepted applicant in spring 2010. More information on the curriculum and schedule coming soon! Back to top... Application To apply for the 2010 OHIO Sports Business Academy, all materials must be received by June 1, 2010; however, space is LIMITED to the first 50 students with complete application and registration, so apply today! To reserve your place in the first annual OHIO Sports Business Academy, please mail the following items in one (1) envelope:
Please choose one topic (Essay A or Essay B). Essay must be no more than two (2) typewritten pages, double-spaced with 1-inch margins. Essay A: Why are you interested in the OHIO Sports Business Academy?
Essay B: Provide an example of how you have demonstrated your involvement outside of the classroom and how it will enhance your participation in the OHIO Sports Business Academy?
Supplemental Essay Question and Letter of Recommendation If you do not have a cumulative Grade Point Average of 3.0 (4.0 scale), to be considered for the 2010 OHIO Sports Business Academy, you must provide an additional essay question and second letter of recommendation. Supplemental Essay: What do you consider to be the two most critical issues facing the sports industry and why? Essay must be no more than two (2) typewritten pages,double-spaced with 1-inch margins
Second Letter of Recommendation: from a current or former teacher, focused on explaining your ability to complete college level coursework and your enthusiasm for sports business. Please mail the application materials in one (1) envelope to: Pat Davidson Office of Summer Sessions Lifelong and Distance Learning 205 Haning Hall Athens, OH 45701 If the applicant is accepted for the 2010 OHIO Sports Business Academy, registration materials will be e-mailed to the e-mail address listed on their submitted Program Application form. Back to top... Rates & Registration Rates The 2010 Sports Business Academy program rate includes:
Along with the classroom and practical experiences offered by the OHIO Sports Business Academy, the Academy provides the opportunity to earn three (3) college credits. These credits will be recorded as SASM 201 credits at Ohio University.
The credits are transferable as elective credits to most universities around the country. Please contact the University of your choice for clarification on college credit transfer requirements. Registration If the applicant is accepted for the 2010 OHIO Sports Business Academy, registration materials will be e-mailed to the e-mail address listed on their submitted Program Application form. Back to top... Contact Us For general questions about the 2010 OHIO Sports Business Academy, please contact: Dr. Heather Lawrence Ohio University Grover Center E180 Athens, OH 45701 Office: (740) 597-1520 E-mail: sportsbizacademy@ohio.edu For questions regarding registration or payment, please contact: Pat Davidson Office of Summer Sessions Lifelong and Distance Learning 205 Haning Hall Athens, OH 45701 Phone: (740) 593-1767 Fax: (740) 593-2901 E-mail: davidson@ohio.edu Back to top... Academy FAQs
Founded in 1804, Ohio University is situated on 1,800 acres in Athens, Ohio. For more information visit http://www.ohio.edu/athens/travel/ or click here. What are the accommodations? All OHIO Sports Business Academy participants will stay in residence halls on the East Green. For more information about campus housing, please visit the Residential Housing Office website at http://www.facilities.ohiou.edu/housing/rs/index.html or click here. Can I register for the credit option later if I am currently unsure about signing up for it right now? Yes! If you choose to enroll in the college credit option after you have already completed the Academy application and registration processes, please contact Pat Davidson at (740) 593-1767 or e-mail her at davidson@ohio.edu and her office will send you materials to enroll in the college credit offering. If I choose the credit option for the OHIO Sports Business Academy, do I have to apply for admission to Ohio University? Yes! You will need to complete the application process to be considered for non-degree admission. The appropriate forms and information will be sent to you by Pat Davidson in the Office of Summer Sessions. Back to top... Ohio University, Sports Business Academy, Sport Management, Sports Administration, Sport Marketing, Camp, Camps, Summer Camp, Academy, High School, High School Camp, Summer Activities, Sport Business, Sport Business Education, Athletic Administration, Academic Camps, Recreation, Summer College Credit, Coaching, Officiating, NCAA, National Collegiate Athletic Association, College Athletics, Intercollegiate Athletics, Professional Sports, Pro Sports, Sports Industry. |
