Michigan,
one of very few states with multiple teams in the Big Ten, only had one
accredited Sports Management program throughout the entire state. That program
belonged to Davenport University, a school that is neither in the Big Ten nor
NCAA. Now, Central Michigan holds the second accredited program, only growing
the ability for Michigan residents to stay in Michigan and follow their dreams.
This looks
to be a great opportunity in itself, as there are many die-hard Michigan and
Michigan State fans. Neither of the two schools have accredited sports
management programs, but Central Michigan having one, and Davenport having thee
other, poses the option for Michiganders to follow their dreams, and possibly
even gain clientele from their favorite Michigan team without having to leave
the state for their degree.
Working
with Central Michigan, it appears that opportunities have opened up in the NFL,
the MLB, the WNBA and NASCAR. Internships have been served, and students have
moved on into their respectable careers. It is great to see something happening
like this at home in Michigan, where things can get pretty crazy. I personally
am in Michigan and didn’t know the options were there, and will possibly
continue to pursue more education after finishing up my Entertainment Business
degree at Full Sail. It is great to hear things like this happening in my
state, as I’m not used to seeing news, or to programs of the sort being near
me. There are so many sports teams and possible opportunities here that may go
by the wayside, solely because people don’t have the training, and I’m not sure
how many people want to come to Michigan, where the weather can fluctuate
between any given hour. Knowing that things like this are happening might just
make me want to stay. (Probably not because I don’t like the cold, but hey,
just my opinion.)
http://www.cm-life.com/article/2016/02/cmu-sports-management-program-one-of-two-in-michigan-accredited
