Nearing it’s 10th graduating class, the program celebrates all of their alumni and achievements throughout the years. Below are some of remarkable alumni and their comments on the program.
Keith Levinthal,
Director of Athletics, Sidwell
Friends School
“My experience in the Sport Business
Management program was transformative. I left each class with new perspectives and ideas that I could bring back to my
job the next day. I always felt motivated and energized after spending
time with the tremendous faculty in the program.
My advice for incoming and current
students is simple. Take advantage of the incredible faculty in the
program. Give every class 100 pct of your full attention and treat each
class like a job interview. The faculty are very knowledgeable and
influential in the sports business industry and you never know if one of
your professors might be able to connect with a potential employer or give
you advice in your career.
The Sports Business Management
program continues to have an effect on my career. I still keep
in touch with many of my professors and classmates despite graduating a
decade ago. It is a real benefit to have a network of knowledgeable
people that you can call on when you need a favor or advice.”
Julia Winter, Manager, Premium Plus at San
Diego Padres
“I loved that M'ville offered small class sizes, giving more
access to the talented adjunct professors. All the professors have a wealth of
knowledge and an abundance of ties in the sports community; having the ability
to not only pick their brain but utilize their networks is a huge advantage.”
Nikhil Kumar,
Vice President of Undergraduate
Enrollment Management, Manhattanville College
“The
program was structured in a convenient format that allowed me to balance a
full-time job, coaching responsibilities, all while going to graduate school.
It enabled me to pursue my Masters at my own pace, all while networking with
some of the most influential people in the sports industry. From top name
sports executives to high profile guest speakers, the program facilitated
opportunities to connect with influential people in the sporting world.
Additionally, the content of the program was relevant and taught by current
practitioners, so I knew that I was gaining knowledge and best practices from
industry experts.
I would wholeheartedly recommend this program. The program has the perfect balance of theory and practice, all while encouraging a student to take advantage of the epi-center of the sports marketing industry right around us in metro NY. There is absolutely no reason why a graduate from this program cannot be successful in the sports industry. Manhattanville provides all the tools and access to all the opportunities; you need to either gain entry into the sports industry or to move up in your career. From the courses to the events and from the faculty to the alumni network, the program enables a student to unleash their true potential.
That
said, I would like the program to have more of a global, analytical and digital
perspective. I think we have elements of this present in the program, but we
should tie it all together and leverage our many contacts to continue to make
it a pioneer program for the college and the region.”
John
Zanzarella, CMO, Silverback
Social
"I started the Sports Business Management program at
Manhattanville the summer after graduating from Fairfield University. I was
working full time and attending class at night. It was an exciting time for me.
I was learning from professors with real life experience, and accessing some
incredible guest speakers who impacted my future career. One of the biggest
benefits for me was the networking. I remain close with many of the other students
from my year and have watched them grow the corporate ladder and become
decision makers at huge companies. My advice for incoming students is to
develop relationships with your fellow classmates. You never know how you will
be able to help one another out in the future as your careers grow and evolve.”
Janine Galiotti, Senior Manager, Partnership
Marketing at USTA
I had a
wonderful experience in the Sports Business Management Program. As a student in
the inaugural year of the program, I was a little weary about what to expect. I
knew I wanted to work in sports but wasn't exactly sure how this program would
help me. It turned out that all of the courses and professors that I had
impacted the opportunities that I was offered and my current career, The
program exceeded my expectations and I learned about various aspects of sports
business that are important as a sports business professional. Being an athlete
at Manhattanville I thought I was "in the know" of all things sports
but the business side of it goes way beyond what you learn on the field and
this program afforded me the opportunity to learn about the operations, the
legal side, the economic side, the management side, etc.
My biggest
piece of advice that I have for incoming and current students who want to work
professionally in sports is to network. I know that it is often said but it is
so true. In sports business, everyone is somehow connected and the more
opportunities you have to get in front of professionals in different fields,
the greater chance you have of getting your foot in the door. It is not an easy
field to just walk into but through LinkedIn, informational interviews,
volunteer opportunities, internships etc. you will meet so many people and be
privy to so many more opportunities.
If it
wasn't for the Manhattanville Sports Business Management program, I wouldn't
have taken the career path that I am currently on. I was fortunate to receive
an internship at Madison Square Garden through the program. This then led me to
a dream job at the New York Yankees. Not only was this because of my
internship, but Manhattanville's program offered trips to meet with business
professionals in which I met an executive there, networked, stayed in touch and
eventually worked for him right after graduation! Now, in my current role as a
Senior Manager for the USTA, I am using a ton of the knowledge that I learned
every day in the office and especially in the live event operations at the US
Open. This program provided me with the knowledge I needed to not only start as
an entry level coordinator but lessons that continue to help me grow in my
career 10 years later!
Devin Pacheco,
Vice President, Event and Marketing
at United Heroes League
“The SBM program is something that changed my life. I
honestly would not be where I am without it. The doors that were opened and
relationships that were developed during my time at Manahattanville are ones
that could not have happened anywhere else. The proximity to NYC matched with
the guest lectures is an asset that is second to none.”
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