The School of Sports Administration (SPAD) offers a four year program leading to an Honors Bachelor of Commerce degree (Sports Administration.) Students are privy to a program covering areas of business theory and practice, sport management theory, and practical experience in sport management. Highlights include an eight month internship with a sport organization, consulting and field research, independent projects, and an annual field trip. SPAD is in the process of building an academic research component to the school which includes a graduate program. Please see the department link below for further information on programs and courses.
Link to the School of Sport Administration's web site
Skills developed:
- Entrepreneurial abilities
- Theoretical and practical knowledge of business practice and management
- An excellent understanding of the marketplace
- Logical thinking and problem solving
- Excellent communication skills (written, oral, interpersonal, and presentation
- Computer/systems literacy
- Strong investigative skills/research abilities
Areas of employment
Graduates can expect to work in areas of business and government related to management, marketing, financial planning, and human resources. Laurentian graduates have found careers in administration, management, sales and marketing, public relations and more. Many of these careers are in or related to sports.
Professional Orientation Towards (sample):
| Account Manager |
Entrepreneur |
Accountant |
| General Manager |
Brand Manager |
Group Account Executive |
| Communications Officer |
Human Resource Generalist |
Consultant |
| Investment Specialist |
Corporate Hospitality Coordinator |
Media Coordinator |
| Credit analyst |
Program Coordinator |
Director of Coaching |
| Researcher |
Director, Sales and Marketing |
Sports/Business Administrator |
| Employee Benefits Specialist |
Technical Director |
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*Some careers will require a Masters, PhD or further education
Who’s Hired Laurentian Grads? (Sample)
| Belleville Bulls |
National Football League |
Canada Games Council |
| National Research Council of Canada |
Canadian Cancer Society |
Ontario Hockey Federation |
| Canadian Hockey League |
Ontario Soccer Association |
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce |
| Ottawa Senators Hockey Club |
Canadian Olympic Committee |
Professional Hockey Players' Association |
| City of Greater Sudbury |
Soo Greyhound Hockey Club |
Hockey Canada |
| Tennis Canada |
Laurentian University |
True Gravity Sports and Entertainment |
| Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Ltd. |
Unicef Canada |
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Work prospects
The rate of employment of Laurentian Commerce graduates is 100% six months after entry into the work force. In Canada the average yearly earnings for those with a Commerce degree is approximately $41,800. However pay varies greatly with location, specialization and level of experience. Job satisfaction among graduates is roughly 90%, while 82% would choose to make the same educational choice again.
Work prospects are fair. Competition among new graduates is expected to be average with the majority of competition coming from graduates in Business Administration and Economics.
http://jobfutures.ca/fos/U120.shtml
For more information, contact: the Career and Employment Centre by telephone 673-6598 or by email CareerEmploymentCentre@laurentian.ca
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updated: August 2010