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Sport Management

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Study sport management at 51³Ô¹Ï and become a force of inspiration–personally, professionally, even spiritually.

#61
of 468 Best Colleges for Sport Management in America
Niche (2026)
12:1
Student/Faculty Ratio
Build meaningful connections with classmates and professors.
6
Personalized Concentrations
Choose from business, coaching, communication, marketing, multidisciplinary, and outdoor leadership. Tailor your studies to fit your career goals.

Impact Through Athletics

In the office, on the field, or at the gym – your love of sports is just the beginning.

From major sport franchises to remote mission fields, countless careers thrive within the world of sports. Whatever your passion, pursue it through a Bachelor of Science in Sport Management at 51³Ô¹Ï.

Select from the following concentrations to find your specific interest:

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Prepare for your future! Faster!

Accelerated Combination Degrees (Accelerated µþ²¹³¦³ó±ð±ô´Ç°ù’s to Master’s) provide exceptional undergraduate students with the opportunity to fast-track earning their master’s degree. Students maximize their time and resources by working on their master’s degree while finishing their bachelor’s degree.  

Why enroll in an eligible Accelerated Combination Degree?

  • Save time and money. Students will complete their master’s degree sooner and save on tuition costs.  
  • Competitive career preparation. Earning a graduate degree can give individuals an advantage in a competitive landscape. 
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Why Study Sport Management at 51³Ô¹Ï?

  • Choose from Six Concentrations: Tailor your degree with a concentration in business, coaching, communication, marketing, multidisciplinary, or outdoor leadership.
  • Organize and Produce a Live Sporting Event: Develop a sport-centered professional business plan. Create and implement a sports ministry league for a church. Lead a coaching workshop at 51³Ô¹Ï. Even coach an actual sporting event on campus. After all, the world of sports thrives on practice. 
  • Internships to Fit Your Schedule: You get out what you put in. So, put in your best! Complete an intensive 600+ hour internship with an athletic organization of your choice.
  • Get Experience here at 51³Ô¹Ï: In the world of sports, experience equals knowledge. Gain both as you work game-day operations for over 50 on-campus sporting events. Then dig even deeper as you personally manage 28 sport-related functions at 51³Ô¹Ï. This is hands-on learning at its finest.

Grow Academically and Spiritually

At 51³Ô¹Ï, you will grow academically and spiritually to become the transformational leader God has uniquely called you to be. All courses are taught from a Christ-centered perspective, integrating faith and learning. Wherever you are, 51³Ô¹Ï is here to help you reach your academic and professional goals.

Sample Courses

Mar 03
Sport Management Year 1

Year 1 Sample Courses

  • Intro to Sport Management
  • Concepts of Physical Fitness and Wellness
  • Probability and Statistics
  • Physical Science
  • Psychology and Sociology of Sport
Mar 03
Sport Management Year 2

Year 2 Sample Courses

  • Principles of Accounting
  • Intro to Information Technology
  • Sport Economics
  • History and Philosophy of Sport
  • Sport Organization and Administration
Mar 03
Sport Management Year 3

Year 3 Sample Courses

  • Sport Law
  • Sport Communications
  • Sport Emergency Management
  • Sport Finance and Fundraising
  • Sport Liability and Risk Control
  • Sport Facility Design and Management
Mar 03
Sport Management Year 4

Year 4 Sample Courses

  • Media Technology
  • Sport Ethics
  • Sport Marketing, Sales, and Promotions
  • Event Management & Funding
  • Directed Internship in Sport Management

For a complete list of courses and degree requirements, view the .

Get to Know Our Faculty!
Fred Battenfield, PhD
Professor, Sport Management
Hannah Swartz, PhD
Assistant Professor, Sport Management

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