laxking0531

hey does anyone know how good UConn's sports management program is? How good was the education, internships, and alumni connections? Does it give you a thorough business backround? How well is it looked upon by employers?

ThePhilosopher

I have heard that the program is very good, and well known, especially around New England. That is all the insight I can give, unfortunately.

laxking0531

oh does anyone know how it stacks up against Umass or Ohio University

mamajay

It is not in the Business school whereas U Mass is.

This could be a problem in the job market.

ThePhilosopher

The school it is housed in has no bearing on job prospects.

laxking0531

philosopher what do you mean?

ThePhilosopher

What I mean is this:

If one program is housed in the business school at one university, and another in the education school of a different university, the choice to attend either of those universities should not be based on the school the program is housed in.

Rather, one should look at, and compare, the curriculums of each program and decide which is more appropriate for that individual.

The types of courses taken will impact employment, not the school the program is housed in at a particular university.

mamajay

I think being housed in the business school (particularly one that is as highly regarded as UConns) is much more desirable upon graduation. Employers know you've taken a more rigorous curriculum with a broad business focus (ie Calculus, Stats, Accounting, Finance) and if the sports aspect doesn't work out you can still get a job with a business background (management or marketing).

laxking0531

at uconn its actually not housed in the business school..i was wondering more along the lines of how does the program itself stack up against other programs in terms of reputation and prestige

mamajay

laxking0531

I know - that's what I'm saying is a problem.

I would check out the program at UMass Amherst which is in the Business school. You also have to directly apply for it. It is supposedly selective as they only take a set amount of students.

ThePhilosopher

^ This is absolutely untrue. Any student can take courses from the business school, but most of the courses you mentioned aren't even housed in the business school, and most likely aren't no matter what university you consider.

If you are worried about it, look at the curriculums and what you can take. But, again, the school does not matter.