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Get in the Game with a Sports Management Degree Online

If you have a passion for sports, as a participant or fan, earning your Bachelor of Science in Sport Management degree online at SNHU can help turn your enthusiasm into a career. As a leading industry in the U.S., sports has a growing need for well-trained, business-minded professionals at many levels.

Our innovative online bachelor's in sports management degree program has a 25-plus-year history of preparing students for successful careers in the dynamic sports industry. From building a brand to selling a sponsorship, you'll develop real-world skills through coursework and experiential learning that are crucial for sports business success.

An accelerated BS-to-MS pathway option for this online degree program is also available. This lets you:

Save money: Take up to two graduate level courses (6 credits) during your bachelor's program at the online undergraduate tuition rate
Save time: Apply your graduate credits to your master’s degree to complete your program in as fast as one year

For more details, scroll down to the curriculum section.

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See Yourself Succeed in Sports Management

Gain industry knowledge and practical experience with SNHU's sports management degree online. This top-tier program combines sports management, business and liberal arts courses plus valuable sports-related field experiences to give you a solid career foundation that helps you succeed in this competitive job arena. Key elements of the program include:

Learning to apply conventional analytical tools to sport business situations
Becoming well versed in ethical conduct principles and values, and learning to express yourself with utmost professionalism in any business setting
Exploring a global view of sport business by developing a deep understanding of the interrelationships between institutions, culture and humanity and their impact on sport businesses
Recognizing and understanding the broad spectrum of interrelationships among external forces affecting a sport business and how to respond by aligning company strategies and resources

As a private, nonprofit university, SNHU has one mission - to help you see yourself succeed. The benefits of earning your sports management degree online at SNHU include:

Affordability. Take advantage of some of the most affordable tuition rates in the nation
Convenience. Attend class when it's convenient for you - online education means 24/7 access
Efficiency and flexibility. Complete your undergraduate degree at your own pace, over six 8-week terms per year
Expert instruction. Learn from instructors with relevant, real-world experience
Networking. Tap into our nationwide network of alumni for internship and career opportunities
Simple application process. Just fill out an online undergraduate application, and we'll retrieve U.S. transcripts from your previous institutions and automatically complete an official credit evaluation. Plus, there's no application fee
Student support. Count on the ongoing support of dedicated academic and career advisors specialized in your area of study
Transfer-friendly enrollment. Transfer up to 90 credits toward an undergraduate degree

Career Outlook

Job opportunities in athletic management, marketing, sales, public relations and other positions are expected to grow, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. For example, the BLS projects employment of public relations specialists, an important role within the sports management world, will increase 9% by 2026.*

Career options with a sports management degree online are many. Prospective job titles include:

Marketing assistant
Sales manager
Media relations assistant
Special events coordinator
Promotions manager
Guest relations specialist
Tournament director
Sports information director
Athletic director
Facilities manager

Curriculum

The sports management degree online curriculum includes eight core courses as well as business and liberal arts courses, providing you with a well-rounded background. The program culminates with six credits of experiential learning, in which you'll gain on-the-job training in real-world sports settings. By working closely with mentors and applying knowledge learned from SNHU coursework, you'll be ready to make a fast break toward your sports career.

Accelerated BS-to-MS Pathway Option: Earn your MS in Sport Management - faster. If you're interested in earning both degrees, have a discussion with your academic advisor. You also must meet the following academic requirements:

Hold a GPA of 2.75 or greater
Have a minimum of 90 credits
Complete all major requirements/coursework, including capstone
Meet the waiver requirements for the associated graduate courses

Courses To Prepare You For Your Career

SNHU's bachelor's in sport management program includes:

General education
Business core
Degree-specific courses

General Education Program

Our programs are designed to equip you with the skills and insights you need to move forward. In recent years, employers have stressed the need for graduates with higher order skills - the skills that go beyond technical knowledge - such as:

Writing
Communication
Analysis
Problem solving

All undergraduate students are required to take general education classes. Through foundation, exploration and integration courses, students learn to think critically, creatively and collaboratively, giving you the edge employers are looking for.

Business Core Program

Programs in the School of Business require learners to complete the business core program, which includes a variety of business-specific courses. This program focuses on 10 core competencies to prepare you for success wherever you go.

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BS in Sport Management

Courses May Include
SPT 111 Introduction to Sport Management This introductory course emphasizes the management principles related to the business of sports. It includes personnel, programs, marketing, media, financial management and an overview of career possibilities in this growing field.
SPT 208 Sport Marketing Students study current sports marketing problems and apply marketing techniques to develop an effective sports marketing plan. Writing Intensive Course.
SPT 360 Brand Management Learn how to develop and drive a brand through social media, advertising, marketing, player recognition and the various verticals within a business, with a focus on gaining market share and increased customer loyalty through consumer insights, strategic thinking, and innovation.
SPT 401 Sport Facilities Management The elements of managing sport facilities, including arenas, stadiums and athletic complexes, form the content of this course.
SPT 461 Seminar in Sport Management (Capstone) This course serves as the capstone course for the sport management major and concentration. Students will apply the knowledge and skills obtained from courses in order to solve problems that a sport manager is likely to encounter. Instructor permission required.
SPT 201 Governance/Management of Sport Organizations This course is designed to provide students with a basic understanding of the role of governance structures and management in sport organizations. The primary aim is to familiarize students with a basic understanding of organizational structures used in the management and governance of sport. Topics and issues discussed will involve organizational theory, behavior, and governance structures used in amateur, professional, and international sport organizations; and to provide students with an overview of the sport industry, and the issues encountered by managers of sport organizations and how management techniques can be applied to effectively address these issues.
SPT 333 Sport, Society, and Ethics This course examines the major issues and controversies of sport in society. Students will develop an appreciation of the ways sport in society contributes to analyzing and understanding human behavior in sports contexts; and a basic understanding of the theories and principles related to socio-cultural issues and ethics and morality in the sport industry.
SPT 491 Sport Management Internship This closely supervised on-the-job training combines classroom theory with business experience. Students spend one semester working in an environment where sport management practices and principles can be learned firsthand.
SPT 492 Sport Management Internship II Internship continuation course for online students.
Total Credits: 120

Program Outcomes

Recognize management and leadership theory in an applied environment
Use management and leadership theory in an applied environment
Demonstrate problem solving in an applied environment
Formulate connections between classroom learning and practical experience
Demonstrate the ability to communicate
Understand and practice networking and relationship building
Employ ethical frameworks in decision-making
Display a professional personal image
Use reflection to develop multiple perspectives of self as a professional
Demonstrate an awareness of factors that contribute to global sport business issues
Apply sport management principles in an international context
Analyze the influences of social, cultural, or political institutions on global sport businesses
Analyze the role of social responsibility in global sport business
Understand the interrelationships between functional areas in sport organizations
Employ a strategic analysis to demonstrate an understanding of the forces that a sport business must have in order to achieve its mission
Integrate strategic analysis into the strategic planning process
Evaluate external and internal factors and the interrelationships affecting decision-making

Stephanie Arpaia: Networking with Alumni

Thanks to her online sports education at SNHU, Stephanie Arpaia scored a major advantage in kickstarting her sports career. Today, she’s director of consulting for a sports management firm where she puts her MS in Sport Management to the test every day.
Greg Gosselin: Making a Career Change

Looking to equip himself with the best skills for sports careers, Greg Gosselin earned his MS in Sport Management at SNHU. Greg credits his experiences earning his master’s – from the faculty to the coursework – to his smooth transition to a career in professional hockey.

Tuition & Fees

Tuition rates for SNHU's online degree programs are among the lowest in the nation. We offer financial aid packages to those who qualify, plus a 30% tuition discount for U.S. service members, both full and part time, and the spouses of those on active duty.

Online Undergraduate Programs	Per Course*	Per Credit Hour*
Degree/Certificates	$960	$320
Degree/Certificates (U.S. service members, both full and part time, and the spouses of those on active duty)	$675	$225

*Tuition Rates are subject to change and are reviewed annually.

Additional Costs
No Application Fee, $150 Graduation Fee, Course Materials ($ varies by course)

University Accreditation

Southern New Hampshire University is a private, nonprofit institution accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education as well as several other accrediting bodies. More...

This program is accredited by ACBSP. Consumer information is available on the College Navigator.

*Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, on the Internet, at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/media-and-communication/public-relations-specialists.htm (viewed online November 6, 2017). Cited projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual job growth.