A brief chat with Aaron Kolodny of M.S.Sport Business Management

Hi Aaron- Why did you choose the Manhattanville School of Business to pursue your degree?
1) I chose Manhattanville School of Business because of the location, the reputation of the program in the current sport management field and academics, and the geographic proximity to New York City. These three variables all enable students to obtain desired internships and future careers in the competitive sports business field. I also was very impressed with the faculty during my initial Open House and their prominent list of key advisors in the sport management field.

How has your studies helped in your position?

2) In regards to my position at the ECAC, I would say that all classes so far have been helpful during my tenure. I certainly have taken many themes from Professor Rollins’, Managing Sports Business, Professor Doris’, Leading Sports Organizations and Prof. Glovaski/Alpert's Facility & Event Management courses.

How else have your studies helped at your job?

3) In regards to the transition of what I am learning to what I am doing has been most evident with my grasping financial accountability involved in sports management. I have learned a better understanding of the accounting department and the role the college conference office provides to its member institutions. I have worked collaboratively with the ECAC team to learn about the day-to-day and fiscal year operations and discussed future strategic plan investments. As a member of the administrative services team, I taught myself QuickBooks and our accounting reporting system.

Thanks Aaron- we wish you the best of success!

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