Business, Entrepreneurship & Sports Administration (BESA)
Business, Entrepreneurship and Sports Administration (BESA) focuses oninnovation, management and sales to meet demand for new products or services. Professionals in BESA can work in corporations, service providers, private non-profit organizations or start-ups.
BESA Professionals must think critically and outside the box to find new ways to overcome challenges in the economy and run operations efficiently. The same applies for the background administration of a sports franchise or brand!
POTENTIAL CAREERS INCLUDE
Social Media Manager
Systems Analyst
Appraiser
Account Executive
Real Estate Agent
Business Consultant
Financial Manager
Athletic Director
Event Planner/Hospitality
Corporate Responsibility
Director of Youth Sports
Media Relations Director
General Manager
Advertising Sales Representative
Sports Executive
TIPS
Networking is ever-present in the business world. Making human connections can expand business opportunities, offers and partnerships.
Passion, commitment, and self belief are critical in the world of start-ups and entrepreneurship. Many of the world’s most successful business people did not have a formal business education!
These careers are not only about making money. More and more corporations are now playing a role in community and social initiatives.
Opportunities
These are just a few jobs, internships or training programs in BESA, which we update quarterly.
Use these as a starting point to seek out more opportunities in your area that suit you best.
Training & Education
National Urban League
Several Locations
Jobs & Internships for Exiting Service Members
Workshops
provided by the Service Corps of Retired Executives, find a free library of e-learning activities, webinar recordings, and live upcoming workshops on all aspects of entrepreneurship.
Explore BESA
What's New in BESA?
J-PAL: Economic Transformation Project - J-PAL is a global leader in research that supports the growth of an inclusive and diverse workforce. Their recent Economics Transformation project supports pathways for under-represented groups in the aconomics field and is chronicled in this 4-part blog series.
Forbes: A Student Voting Take on College Athletic Conference Realignment - As college athletics in the US continues to undergo seismic changes, students are looking for more ways to have their voices heard.
