Sport Management

Major, Minor

Why This Program & What You'll Learn

Do you want to work in high school, collegiate, or professional sports? Want to promote and engage fans of a sports team or run the show from the front office? Wherever you want to be in the sports world, our program gives you the tools to succeed in the industry. This program provides a well-rounded knowledge base and includes courses on fitness, economics, marketing, business and history.

You can choose sport management as your major or as a minor, depending on your interests and career goals.

Accelerated Master's Degree

The Accelerated MA in Sport Administration allows students to complete both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in just 5 years.  Students pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Sport Management can begin the Master of Arts in Sport Administration (MA) during the final year of their undergraduate program. With advising and planning, students enrolled in undergraduate courses can apply 3 credit hours of program requirements towards both degrees each semester.

Program Highlights

In the sport management program you'll:

• Learn the business side of sports.
• Have opportunities for networking and engagement with industry professionals during our annual Sport Management Association Conference. 
• Secure exciting and meaningful internships with organizations like the NFL, NASCAR, NHL, NBA, NCAA, MLB, PGA and the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee.
• Have the option to complete a master’s degree concurrently with your bachelor’s degree in the Accelerated MA in Sport Administration program.