Sport Management

Internship and Field Experience

A significant advantage of George Mason’s Sport Management program is the opportunity to gain practical experience, hone necessary skills, and build practitioner networks through field experiences. The Sport Management program requires participation in field experiences. At the undergraduate level, a 3 credit hour practicum experience, and a 12 credit hour internship are required.

Practical experience can be gained in any number of positions in the sport industry, including but not limited to sales, marketing, public relations, operations, facilities, and event management. In each of these varied positions, the application of a variety of skills is necessary to meet the challenges of employment in sport enterprises. Additionally, building practitioner networks through contacts made during your internship can prove invaluable in your career.

Previous Sport Management field placements for George Mason interns have included the United States Olympic Committee, Washington Sports and Entertainment (Wizards, Mystics, Verizon Center), Octagon Worldwide, DC United (MLS Soccer), the Potomac Nationals, Capital Football Associates, the Patriot Center, and George Mason Intercollegiate Athletics, among many others.