Phillies #CollegeSeries Sport Management Night

On Wednesday, July 22, college students and recent graduates are invited to go behind-the-scenes with Phillies sport management executives - and receive career advice - at this exclusive #CollegeSeries pre-game event!

• Learn from Phillies sport management executives from the club's marketing & new media, communications, baseball operation's research and development, and sales, tickets & projects departments, as well as special guests, during a moderated question and answer session in the Phillies Media Room. Panelists will provide excellent insight into the business of baseball, as well as share career experience and advice. Speakers to be announced soon.
• Practice networking with Phillies executives and other special guests during a Phillies Networking Hour. Meet informally with front office personnel from various departments, as well as those who spearhead the Phillies intern and Phillies Ballgirls programs. Plus, members of Temple University's School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management will be on-site to share information about their Master of Science in Sport Business and Bachelor of Science in Sport & Recreation Management. Attendees are invited to bring their resumes.
• Cheer on the Phillies with a ticket to that night's game against the Washington Nationals with seating in Sections 201-205.

• Check-in begins at 4 p.m. and features a Networking Hour and #selfies with the World Series Trophies until 5 p.m.
• The panel portion of the program officially starts at 5 p.m., followed by the Phillies-Nationals game at 7:05 p.m.
• The event is limited to 200 students. Interested professors, recent graduates, and parents of students are welcome to attend.
• Dress is casual to business casual.
• Students are urged to ask questions throughout the program, as well as in advance, to @Phillies using #CollegeSeries
• Cost: $30. Includes (in addition to the above networking and panel) a game ticket sections 201-205 ($30 value), as well as $12 worth of concession credit that can be redeemed throughout the ballpark for food, beverage and/or merchandise.

Speakers to be announced soon.

Check back soon for Networking Hour participants.

• Tuesday, August 8 - Business of Sports Night for business, sport management, operations, and management students

• Monday, August 21 (rescheduled from August 8) - Business of Sports Night for business, sport management, operations, and management students
• Thursday, September 21 - Finance & Accounting Night for finance/accounting, business, economics, math & sport management students
• Tuesday, September 26 - Business of Sports Night for business, sport management, operations, and management students
• Wednesday, September 27 - Baseball Analytics Night for business intelligence/analytics, economics, MIS/information technology/computer science, marketing, business & sport management students
• Thursday, September 28 - Sports Digital Media & Marketing Night for communications, journalism, broadcasting, advertising, marketing/digital marketing, TV production, social media, business & sport management students

"The #CollegeSeries was an excellent opportunity to learn the trade of sports marketing and communications, while also giving students an opportunity to have fun rooting for the Phillies. The panel of Phillies personnel shared excellent insight and advice to us students for what to expect in the professional world of baseball." - Sander, University of Scranton

"The overall experience was amazing. Getting to meet executives and employees that know how the daily activities of the Phillies operate, and being able to pick their brains on baseball and about their job experiences is a great tool for anyone wanting to work in sports." - Jason, Penn State Brandywine

"One of the best events I have ever attended as a student. Learned so much about how my major can be used in sports and made a lot of great connections!" - Trevor, East Stroudsburg University

"This event served as a great opportunity to network, get advice from professionals, and link with peers from other universities in similar programs." Patrick, West Chester University

"This was such an amazing experience for me, and I feel like I am more prepared and know the steps to work in the sports industry because of it. Go Phils!" - Giana, Stockton University

"The Women in Sports Business Night gave me an excellent opportunity to meet women that have worked and excelled in the sports field as well as hear the firsthand experiences of these extraordinary women! Plus, I got to attend a Phillies game!" - Olivia, Haverford College

"An amazing and one-of-a-kind experience. I would encourage everyone to seize the opportunity and attend one of these events. The Phillies organization does an excellent job in welcoming and sharing knowledge with students!" - Jonathan, Clarkson University

"The College Series experience is one that I would recommend to any students interested in learning how they can best pursue their career aspirations, specifically within the context of the MLB. The opportunity to meet former Philadelphia Phillies, network with individuals within the Phillies organization, and learn about the inner workings of one of baseball's most accomplished franchises is one that ought to be taken advantage of." - Lucien, University of Pennsylvania