Summer Springboard
Sports Management
ON THE CAMPUS OF UCLA
EXPERIENCE THE BUSINESS OF SPORTS AND DISCOVER YOUR FUTURE IN SPORTS MANAGEMENT
Sports Management @ UCLA
- Gain a foundational understanding of the structure and purpose of the sports industry.
- Explore all aspects of sports management including personnel management program development marketing recruiting and more.
- Develop the ability to apply business principles to managing sports facilities events and organizations.
- Interact with industry professionals to gain first‑hand insight into a career in sports management.
- Discuss current challenges facing athletes and the sports industry from a management perspective.
- Visit local sports venues such as Dodger Stadium for behind‑the‑scenes exposure to operations.
Summer Springboard
Sports Management
About This Course
Successful management is required in all segments of the sport industry whether professional, amateur, collegiate, club, public, private, etc. In the management function, the same basic elements are needed, regardless of organizational type: personnel management, program development, marketing, information management, facilities management, and legal responsibilities.
Depending on what kind of sport management career interests you, possibilities include working directly with athletes, coaches, and organizations, or working behind the scenes as a promoter, marketing manager, or sports economist. Our course will explore the business management side of sports and expose you to the number of different directions you can take with a background in Sports Management.
TOPICS YOU'LL EXPLORE
Hands-on Learning
Students engage in interactive activities such as analyzing facility management scenarios and developing marketing or recruiting strategies within a sports context.
Career Exploration
Students will have the opportunity to hear from leaders in the industry, as well as visit local sports venues. Previously, students have toured Dodgers and SoFi stadium to get a behind the scenes look at the sports industry.
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“My experience has been really good. It has helped me make more friends, be as extroverted as possible and look forward to learning new things. All of the mentors and people around the campus have helped to make this experience.”
– Guille C. | Alumni Student
Summer Springboard
Sports Management
Meet Your Instructor
Georgy Shukaylo is a lecturer and Ph.D. candidate in Sports Management at the University of Michigan with a strong background in sports economics. He holds a Bachelor’s in Sports Management from the University of Massachusetts and both a Master’s and Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Arkansas. His research explores topics such as the role of sports venues in urban development and the impact of public policy on professional sports.
Georgy has led projects on the 2002 FIFA World Cup legacy in South Korea and the effects of COVID-19 on the global football labor market. With extensive teaching experience, he is committed to helping all students progress, fostering an inclusive classroom where learners at every level grow in their understanding of sport management.
GEORGY SHUKAYLO, PH.D.
“I met so many fun and interesting people I related to and got an insight into an amazing college experience and life. I also found out what I wanted to do for certain and learned about my passion”
– Dasha H. | Alumni Student
Summer Springboard
Sports Management
Dates & Tuition
| 2025 Dates |
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| Session 1: June 22 – July 4, 2025 |
| Session 2: July 6 – July 18, 2025 |
| Session 3: July 20 – August 1, 2025 |
Click here to enroll in this course using our online enrollment form.
| Tuition |
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| Residential Tuition: $5,998 |
| Commuter Tuition: $3,298 |
Tuition Protection Plan: Allows for cancellation for any reason up until the day of the program.
| Location |
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| City: Los Angeles |
| State: California |
| Campus: UCLA |
Summer Springboard programs are not run by our campus partners (with the exception of Cal Poly and NYSID which are run in partnership with SSB). Universities and their affiliated departments and partners do not control and are not responsible or liable in any manner for any part of the Summer Springboard program.