Professional Tennis Management

Combine your interest in tennis with academic preparation and prepare for a career in the tennis industry!

Ferris State University's innovative four year Professional Tennis Management (PTM) program, the first of its kind in the United States, was established in 1986 in conjunction with the United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA). Today, the Ferris program is used as the industry model for other such programs.

At Ferris, skilled tennis players can combine their interest in tennis with academic preparation that will lead to a career in the tennis industry. The four-year program leads to a bachelor of science degree in business, with a major in marketing. Additionally, all Ferris graduates become certified tennis professionals by the USPTA at the time of graduation. Ferris' PTM program is the first bachelor of science degree in a Professional Tennis Management program in the world. Today the PTM program at Ferris is the best and only 4 year program accredited by the USPTA and boasts a 100% career placement rate.

Career Opportunities & Placement

The PTM Program is a gateway to great career opportunities and boasts a placement rate of 100% since its inception. Ferris graduates are prepared to choose careers in tennis and/or business such as:

• USPTA Certified Tennis Teaching Professionals
• Tennis Directors
• Club Managers
• Camp Directors
• Highschool or College Tennis Coach
• Pro-Shop Managers
• Manufacturer Sales Representatives
• Tennis Industry Administrators
• Many other traditional opportunities in business and tennis

Since PTM graduates are more qualified for entry-level tennis positions than typical graduates, they can expect to make as much or more than the average entry-level tennis professional. Currently, our graduates average over $30,000 - $40,000 their first year.