- M.A. Sport Management
- Long Beach, CA
- 18 months/36 credits
- $18,900
- minimum 2.75
- Statement of Purpose
- Three reference forms
- Resume
- Proof of GRE scores: minimum 145 quantitative, 145 verbal, 3.5 analytical
- 9 credits
- Minimum 500 contact hours
- Over 400 affiliations
As a result of our location in the sport mecca of Southern California, we have the privilege to host a number of prominent guest speakers from the sport industry.
Their perspectives and insight of the sport industry expose the students to the necessary skills and qualities required to be a successful administrator in the sport industry.
Below is a sampling of some of the individuals we have had the privilege to welcome to our campus and our classrooms:
| Name | Title | Organization |
|---|---|---|
| John Semcken, III. | Principal, The Los Angeles NFL Stadium Project | National Football League |
| Ken Kurek | Principal | Quint Events |
| Craig Ciandella | State Area Director | United States Specialty Sports Association (USSSA) |
| Gary Darcy | Director of Sales | National Hot Rod Association |
| Candice Chick | Champions/Life Skills Coordinator | Long Beach State Athletics |
| Leonard Armato | Founder and Former CEO; Sports agent | Association of Volleyball Professionals (AVP) |
| Jesse Tyler | Community Relations Assistant | Mighty Ducks of Anaheim |
| Bill Brady | Executive Director |
Davey O'Brien Foundation |
| Mike Gerard | Executive President | USA Surf Team |
| Gabby Roe | President | ASA Entertainment |
| Matt Wikstrom | President | Los Angeles Avengers |
| Maria Elles Scott | Director of Media Relations | ESPN X Games |
| Jerry Davis | Music Director | Fox Sports |
| Bill Shaikin | Los Angeles Times | |
| Cindy Jarvis | Director of Sports, Recreation & Aquatics | Alpert Jewish Community Center |
| Erica Satterfield | Assistant Commissioner | Big West Conference |
| Andy Reif | Chief Operating Officer & Chief Financial Officer | Association of Volleyball Professionals |
| Greg Gibson | Sports Editor | Orange County Register |
| John Drum | Director, Ballpark Operations | Anaheim Angels Baseball Club, Inc |
| Michelle Kahler | Direct Marketing Manager | Maloof Sports and Entertainment |
| Jeffrey Pollack | Managing Director | NASCAR Digital Entertainment |
| Nick Curl | Vice President | Los Angeles Marathon Inc. |
| Bob Wagner | VP, Sales & Marketing | Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim |
| Bill Shumard | President/CEO | Special Olympics of Southern California |
| Tim Mead | VP of Communications and Community Affairs | Anaheim Sports Inc. |
| Andy Roundtree | Chief Financial Officer | Anaheim Sports |
| Joann Klonowski | Sports & Entertainment Executive | Quint Events |
| Andy Roeser | Vice President | Los Angeles Clippers |
| Beth White | General Manager | AEG/Home Depot National Training Center |
| Lee Zeidman | SVP of Operations | AEG/STAPLES Center |
| Jay Thomas | General Manager | AEG/Kodak Theatre |
| Diana Murphy | Design Consultant | AEG/Home Depot National Training Center |
| Jeff David | Director of Grassroots Marketing | AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tour |
| Dan Barrett | CEO | Barrett Sports Group, LLC |
| John Semcken | Vice President | Majestic Realty Co., LA Stadium |
| Bruce Skinner | CEO (retired) | International Events and Festivals Association (Past President - Fiesta Bowl) |
| David Carter, M.B.A. | President Consultant |
The Sports Business Group; Business Week magazine |
Mel Bridgman, M.B.A. Greg Clefisch |
General Manager
Manager, College Recruiting |
Ottawa Senators
Southern Wine & Spirirts |
