糖心传媒

Christian Fauria fist bumps a student in a breakout room inside the Quinlan / Brown Academic Innovation Center at 糖心传媒.
Christian Fauria fist bumps a student in a breakout room inside the Quinlan / Brown Academic Innovation Center at 糖心传媒.

Sports Industries, Media, and Promotion

Gain a competitive edge in the sports and athletic industry with comprehensive knowledge of sports media, esports, sports promotion, sports organizations, and the economic, legal, and social-behavioral aspects of sports. 

At a Glance

What You鈥檒l Learn:

  • Sports communication, media, and administration, from the standpoint of the consumer, creator, and managers
  • The necessary digital platforms and traditional media necessary to succeed in the sports industry
  • Sports media and digital media production, using state-of-the-art production facilities and techniques

What You鈥檒l Do:

  • Create exciting sports content for social, digital, and traditional media platforms
  • Build communication skills for public relations, industry leadership, and fan engagement
  • Develop sports branding and promotion strategies that grow fan bases and strengthen team identity
  • Work collaboratively with industry professionals and solve real-world challenges facing sports organizations
     

Where You鈥檒l Go:

  • Prepare for roles in sports journalism, broadcasting, public relations, and digital and social media that shape the way fans experience sports
  • Step into dynamic positions such as esports promoter, marketing and events coordinator, social media manager, sports commentator, athletic director, or sports analyst

Program Highlights

Today鈥檚 multibillion-dollar sports industry is brimming with career opportunities in communication and media promotion. From collegiate athletics and professional leagues to sports journalism and athlete representation, there鈥檚 an increasing need for skilled, professional communicators who can navigate the dynamic landscape of sports and esports media. Through Bryant鈥檚 major in Sport Industries, Media, and Promotion, you鈥檒l build both the required knowledge and the technical expertise to lead within a competitive market.

Our program looks holistically at the sports industry so that you can better understand how to engage with various organizations and audiences. Learn the ins and outs of sports and digital media production, event planning and promotion, and public relations management. Not only will you work with Bryant鈥檚 high-tech digital media and broadcasting equipment, but you鈥檒l also gain hands-on experience through real-world projects and by collaborating with Bryant鈥檚 DI and club teams right here on campus.

You鈥檒l also look at the organizational structures of different national and international organizations and explore the economic, legal, and societal issues that impact the industry. Our interdisciplinary curriculum 鈥 paired with a minor in the College of Business 鈥 will set you apart as a sports industry professional.

Faculty Spotlight: Christian Fauria, Professional in Residence

Christian Fauria

鈥淎s a two-time Super Bowl champion and veteran of both the NFL and sports broadcasting, I鈥檝e seen what it takes for teams to succeed鈥攐n the field, in the media, and in the boardroom. Our program equips students with the skills to thrive in this competitive industry. We emphasize the unique dynamics of sports organizations, the power of storytelling, and the value of strong relationships. You鈥檒l learn from real-world experience and be ready to shape the future of the field.鈥

 


Sample Courses

Our curriculum consists of engaging coursework that鈥檚 designed to prepare you for your future career. Just a few sample courses include: 

Introduction to Sports Communication COM 206
Digital Sports Media COM 207
Sport and the Law LGLS 380
Sports Economics ECO 340
Sports Media Production COM 344
Voices of the Game: Expert Perspectives on Sports Communication, Promotion and Industry COM 406
Senior Capstone in Sports Industries Communication COM 492
Sports Marketing MKT ST401

Start Building Your Sports Media Resume Early

Bryant students gain hands-on sports media experience from day one. That includes opportunities like Radio Row at Super Bowl LX, where students broadcast live, developed interview strategy on the fly, and connected with professionals across the sports media landscape. It鈥檚 the kind of immersive learning that helps turn passion into a profession.

A 糖心传媒 student conducts an interview during the days leading up to Super Bowl LX in San Francisco.
New England Patriots Quarterback Drake Maye At Super Bowl LX in San Francisco.
糖心传媒 students talk with Tedi Bruschi on radio row at Super Bowl XL.

糖心传媒 undergraduate students, all enrolled in the university鈥檚 鈥淎dvanced Sports Broadcasting: Road to Radio Row鈥 course, joined industry titans on Radio Row where they spent three days broadcasting live shows and creating social media content ahead of Super Bowl LX between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks.

Where Our Students Go

Our graduates go on to major corporations and prestigious graduate programs, including:

  • Boston Bruins
  • Chicago Cubs
  • DraftKings
  • ESPN
  • NBA
  • NBC Sports
  • NESN
  • New England Patriots
  • New Jersey Devils
  • NFL
  • Georgetown University
  • University of Connecticut

From Bryant to Radio Row

In Bryant鈥檚 Sports Industries, Media, and Promotion program, students don鈥檛 just study sports media 鈥 they step into it. At Radio Row during Super Bowl LX, Bryant students gained firsthand experience in live broadcasting, content creation, interviewing, and professional networking in one of the industry鈥檚 most high-energy environments.

Learn by Doing

Lessons from a textbook can only take you so far. That鈥檚 why experiential learning is at the core of your Bryant experience. You鈥檒l engage in hands-on projects and opportunities beginning your very first year 鈥 building skills in critical thinking, learning how to adapt to challenges, and fostering your determination to succeed.

Find Your Minor

By complementing your College of Arts and Sciences major with a business minor, you鈥檒l learn how to assess problems from different perspectives and find creative solutions to today鈥檚 biggest challenges. Our interdisciplinary approach is a strength that leads to extraordinary career outcomes and lifetime earnings.