Bachelor's in Sports Management
About the Sports Management Program
Through the Sport management curriculum, students learn to apply business skills including finance, accounting, advertising, marketing, social media, economics, legal issues, rules compliance, fundraising, facility operations, leadership and data analytics to the sport industry. Through the completion of four practicums, 120 volunteer hours and a semester-long internship, students are able to develop a focused career path.
What Can I Do With a Sports Management Degree?
You will be a part of the fast-growing sport industry, assisting in the selling, marketing, production and operation of games and events at the interscholastic, intercollegiate, amateur and professional levels. Students will graduate with more than 800 hours of hands-on practical experience by working and volunteering with our local, regional, national, and international sport industry partners. Our high-quality, accredited curriculum, and dynamic faculty make the SRU Sport Management program one of the oldest and most respected in the country. The program prepares students for entry-level positions with teams, leagues and governing bodies, as well as for advanced study in graduate school.
Why Choose a Sports Management Degree?
- Strong Alumni Network
As the third oldest Sport Management program in the country, SRU has more than 1,000 proud alumni in sport industry positions who are willing and able to assist students with job and internship placement. - Experienced Faculty
You will be taught by full-time faculty members, not graduate assistants, who bring real-life examples and research and/or industry experience to enhance your learning experience. - COSMA Accreditation
SRU was the first Sport Management program in the country to be accredited by the Commission on Sport Management Accreditation. This rigorous process validates that the SRU curriculum and faculty meet or exceed expectations and have set the standard by which other programs are measured. - Support and Guidance
Every undergraduate is assigned an academic adviser to guide students through the program. Additionally, upperclassmen and alumni serve as mentors to help students make decisions about educational and career goals. - Practical Experience
After completing four practicums, 120 volunteer hours and one semester-long internship, many students find themselves in high demand soon after graduation.
