MEDIA CONTACT: Kristine M. McGrath 561-297-1168, kmcgrath@fau.edu

FAU MBA in Sport Management Program to Hold Information Session

BOCA RATON, FL (April 19, 2005) - Florida Atlantic University's MBA in Sport Management program will hold an information session for potential applicants for the fall 2005 semester on Saturday, April 30 at noon at the FAU downtown Fort Lauderdale campus, room 1110 of the HEC building.

The program's agenda will feature an address by MBASport Director Jim Riordan who will discuss the overall requirements for admission to and retention in the MBA in Sport Management program. Other topics will include internship and financial aid availability and opportunity. Attendees will also hear from current students and alumni of MBASport.

Admission to the information session is free, but advanced registration is required. Interested individuals should contact Valerie Farquhar at 954-762-5035 or write to her at Vfarquha@fau.edu.

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The MBA in Sport Management program at Florida Atlantic University was founded in 2000. Since that time, close to 90% of its graduates are currently working full-time in the sport or entertainment industry. It is the only AACSB-accredited MBA in Sport Management program in the State of Florida.