Sports Management Jobs and MBA Programs in Louisiana

Those looking for careers as agents should consider the educational and employment opportunities in Louisiana. In Louisiana, there are currently 50 jobs for agents and according to national projections, the job pool will rise by 22 percent over the next 10 years. Agents represent and promote artists, performers, and athletes to prospective employers and handle contract negotiation and other business matters for clients.

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The income for agents is $19 per hour or $39,000 per year on average in Louisiana. Nationally, their income is $39 hourly or $81,000 per year on average.

Louisiana, nicknamed the Pelican State, has seen its population grow 0.5 percent to 4,492,076 over the last decade. Baton Rouge is the state capital. In 2008, the total number of jobs was 2,576,960 and the average annual income in Louisiana was $36,091, which is up from $35,340 the previous year. Unemployment increased to 6.8 percent in 2009, a jump of 2.3 percentage points from the previous year. The number of residents with a college degree is 18.7 percent, which is under the national average.

Petroleum products manufacturing, petroleum refineries, basic chemical manufacturing and natural gas liquid extraction are the top employing fields in Louisiana.

Having known landmarks is a staple for Louisiana. Louisiana has the tallest state capitol building in the United States; the building is 450 feet tall with 34 floors. While being known for many things, one of the most noteworthy, The Superdome in New Orleans is the world's largest steel-constructed room unobstructed by posts.

Sports Management

Agents represent and promote artists, performers, and athletes to prospective employers and handle contract negotiation and other business matters for clients.

They regularly collect fees or other payments, in line with contract terms. They also arrange meetings concerning issues involving their clients.

They are required to respond to the actions of other and coordinate activities with them and speak clearly and communicate with others.

Agents should be able to listen to and understand others in meetings and read and understand documents and reports.

In order to be successful in the workplace, agents must be able to deal with stress and deal with situations calmly and be persistant in the face of problems and impediments.