Double the value of your business degree with a co-major in sport management and prepare for a career where your passion plays a vital role. Your degree from one of only a handful of NJ schools with AACSB accreditation will give you the experience to launch a successful business career. Students graduate with a business degree that provides career paths in a range of industries, plus obtain specialized knowledge in sports management that opens doors to the multi-billion dollar sport industry.
Our 120-credit program focuses on core business principles and strategies. The sport management co-major is designed to give you a broad-based business education by combining it with another discipline offered by Rider鈥檚 Norm Brodsky College of Business.
With a co-major in sport management, you鈥檒l be able to land a career where your passion for sports is the focus.
Learning by doing. That鈥檚 the driving principle behind Engaged Learning at Rider. It鈥檚 where theory meets practice, giving you the opportunity to apply the knowledge, skills and insights you鈥檝e gained in the classroom to real-world situations and professional settings. Connect with like minded individuals in the .
Additionally, through our partnership with the New York Giants, students have the opportunity to take advantage of exclusive internships and real-world experiences in the sports industry, further broadening their professional horizons.
Rider鈥檚 strategic location near the New York and Philadelphia metropolitan areas offers outstanding access to some of the world鈥檚 leading sports franchises, sports media, marketing organizations and more.
Recent sport-related student internships include the New York Jets, SportsNet, New York Professional Golf, Philadelphia Flyers, NFL films and the Youth Hockey Foundation.
Learn more about financial aid, tuition and the various options we offer to make your college education affordable.
Associate Professor
Department of Management
Sweigart Hall
lrufer [at] rider.edu
(609) 895-5515
Academic Focus: Sport Management
