Global Sport Management in New Zealand
Undergraduate and graduate students in Sport Management will have the opportunity to visit sport facilities and meet with professionals covering a multitude of sports as well as approaches to sport management in Auckland, New Zealand. From tennis, cricket and rugby to basketball and Americas Cup sailing, students will learn first-hand about the different approaches to sport management across cultures and sports.
New Zealand has a deeply ingrained sports culture, from grassroots to the elite level, with particular passions for rugby, cricket, netball, outdoor adventure, and community health. This creates a dynamic and rich environment for studying sports management, networking with industry leaders and engaging in practical work experiences. Auckland is an international city built around a stunning harbor. It is New Zealand's largest urban area with a diverse multi-cultural population and world-class features, sports facilities, and research centers.
While in Auckland, possible visits include Eden Park (the New Zealand national stadium), the All Blacks Experience Museum, Athletics Auckland or similar venues. Participants will also have the opportunity to work for one day at the at a New Zealand Breakers basketball game and walk the grounds during the ASB Classic, New Zealand’s premier tennis tournament. Students will also have the opportunity for sport exploration through activities such as visit to a Cricket Club, Rugby Club, or taking part in an Americas Cup sailing experience. Throughout the visits, students will meet with industry leaders and engage in course-related discussions and debriefings. Outside of the sports-related visits, students will have the opportunity to spend a day on excursion to Rotarua, an area of unique geothermal landscapes and rich in Maori culture and heritage.
All students will enroll in the following course for three credit hours (undergraduate or graduate):
- HSES 598 Special Course: Global Sport Management
While abroad, students will spend multiple mornings in an academic setting discussing the implications of their experiences on their understanding of the profession. A written reflection on the trip will be due in the weeks after returning from Auckland.
Students will be housed in double or triple occupancy hotel rooms in central Auckland. Breakfast will be provided daily and several group lunches or dinners are also included in the program.
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Open to undergraduate and graduate students from any accredited U.S. college or university who are accepted into a Sport Management degree program. Minimum 2.5 GPA required.
Program Cost for Global Sport Management
The program will be led by Dr. Howard Graham, Lecturer in Sport Management within the KU School of Education and Human Sciences.