Sports Management Jobs and MBA Programs in Montana

In general, 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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In the U.S. as a whole, their income is $39 hourly or $81,000 per year on average.

Montana, nicknamed the Treasure State, has seen its population grow 8.1 percent to 974,989 over the last decade. The capital is Helena. In 2008, the total number of jobs was 651,425 and the average annual income in Montana was $34,622, which is up from $33,927 the previous year. Unemployment increased to 6.2 percent in 2009, a jump of 1.6 percentage points from the previous year. The number of residents with a college degree is 24.4 percent, which is under the national average.

In Montana, the top employers are in other insurance related activities, tire stores, third party administration of insurance funds/plans and drinking places (alcoholic beverages).

One of the many things Montana is known for, Montana has the largest migratory elk herd in the nation. Montana has many unique characteristics, but one fun fact in particular is The Montana Yogo Sapphire is the only North American gem to be included in the Crown Jewels of England.

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.