Sport Management (BS)

Why Study Sport Management?

The sporting industry in the U.S. is a $200 billion a year business. By earning a business degree with a concentration in sport management, you will be prepared for exciting careers in professional sport management, college and high-school athletic departments, park and recreation programs, health clubs, sports media and marketing, and nonprofit sports and fitness organizations like the YMCA.

Business Student Learning Outcomes

1. Students will apply knowledge of basic economic principles, marketing principles, communication, legal issues, operations management and statistics, accounting, management, leadership, information technology, nonprofit management principles, strategy and financial principles as they apply to the contemporary business and nonprofit environment.
2. Students will identify ethical issues existing in the workplace and apply relevant ethical standards and frameworks for their prevention and/or resolution.
3. Students will demonstrate professional business communication using different modalities.

Program Requirements

Students who complete the major requirements for a bachelor of science (BS) in business and economics with a concentration in sport management will be prepared to work in management and leadership of sports organizations and teams.

Major Requirements

52 hours of major coursework

120 total credits for graduation

Students are required to complete an internship (BSE 4970) or to provide documentation of other work experience.