History & Secondary Education
From youth basketball to assistant coach of Texas Tech University's Red Raiders, Brian Burg '03 took what he learned at Mount Mercy to make his dreams become a reality.
Designed for people with a passion for athletics
Be prepared to lead in a competitive and dynamic business environment.
Our sport and recreation management major goes beyond basic classroom learning. It unites real-world experience with a strong curriculum to create tomorrow’s outstanding leaders.
Designed for people with a passion for athletics, this track will prepare you to manage, evaluate, and execute sport and recreation programs in a variety of settings, like professional sports organizations, marketing agencies, event management companies, community recreation facilities, and more.
Mount Mercy has countless opportunities and programs like this that encourage students to step out of their comfort zones—both in and out of the classroom.
Lauren Graziano '19
International Studies & Management
Lauren Graziano experienced new cultures while growing up in a military family—carrying it with her to Mount Mercy.
Andjela Calasan '19
International Management
From Serbia to Arizona to Cedar Rapids, Andjela Calasan found that Cedar Rapids was a great city to start her professional career.
Local opportunities
Experience sets you up for success.
With four minor league teams in Cedar Rapids, internship opportunities are available in a variety of sports, including soccer, hockey, baseball, and arena football. Often, our student-athletes take on a leadership role in the community, mentoring and coaching middle- and high-school-aged students.
In our sport and recreation management program, hands-on experience is a must. You'll complete one capstone and two practical experiences, choosing from internships, practicums, and independent study.
What are the next steps?
Mount Mercy offers competitive tuition and generous scholarships.
We also encourage all students to apply for federal, state, and other kinds of financial assistance.
Learn more about:
- Federal and state grants and loans
- MMU-offered scholarships
- Tuition reimbursement from employers
- 10% tuition discount for employees of partner organizations
- Veterans benefits
We make it easy by accepting applications year-round! No deadline, no fee, no pressure.
- Create your application
- Apply under standard admissions criteria or go "test optional"
- Request official transcripts from all institutions previously attended. Mail to:
* Mount Mercy University Admissions
1330 Elmhurst Drive NE
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52402
* If you are applying for an accelerated program, please mail to "Accelerated Programs"
For more detailed instructions on how to apply, see our Admissions page.
Careers in sport and recreation management
Our sport and recreation management program prepares you to succeed in a variety of interesting
career fields including:
- Event Management
- Sports Marketing
- Community Relations
- Sports Economics
- Facility Management
- Sports Information