Program Overview

Sport and Entertainment Venue Management

Overview

The Sport and Entertainment Venue Management program is a one-year online Graduate Certificate delivered by the College of Natural Resources. It is designed to equip students with the skills needed to manage public assembly venues and operate key facilities.

Delivery Format

The program is delivered online, with courses including lecture videos, activities, and other media accessed from NC State’s WolfWare website. Students interact extensively with both the instructor and their peers using online communication tools.

Entrance Exam

A standardized entrance exam is not required for admission to the program.

Eligibility

To be admitted to the program, students must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. Lower GPAs may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Plan of Study

The online Graduate Certificate in Sport, Entertainment and Venue Management program is a 12-credit-hour program. Using an 8-week accelerated course format, students can take one course at a time and finish the program in two semesters.

Career Prospects

The program equips students with the skills needed to manage public assembly venues and operate key facilities. Billions of dollars are invested in public assembly venues worldwide to host sport and entertainment events that attract local residents and tourists while stimulating local economies.

Accreditation

North Carolina State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award the associate, baccalaureate, masters, and doctorate degrees.

Program Details

• The program includes courses that provide state-of-the-art online course delivery methods, such as captivating recorded lessons from faculty and industry experts, virtual tours of prominent venues, virtual reality components, interactive discussion forums, and regularly scheduled real-time online class meetings.
• The program is designed in collaboration with industry experts to either advance students' careers or facilitate entry into the exciting field of sport and entertainment venue management.
• Students can manage stadiums, amphitheaters, performing arts centers, or sport arenas upon completion of the program.