B.S. Sport Management
120
Credit Hours
75%
Max Transfer Credit
Class Type
100% online, 6 & 12-week courses
Next Start Date
Feb 17, 2025
Cost Per Credit

Get in the game with an online sport management degree

Sports is big business and the business is changing rapidly. According to the Business Research Company, today’s global sports industry is worth over $500 billion and growing. Rapid digitization, emergence of e-sports and the globalization of the sports industry have created a massive demand for professionals who are able to shape the future of sports. The B.S. in Sport Management major provides big-league career opportunities for sports-minded individuals with a head for business. You’ll learn how essential business concepts translate to the sports industry and open the door to a variety of roles.

Program Availability

On Site

Accredited Online University

Nearly 80% of our students take online courses.

Real-World Practitioners

Benefit from the experience of sport management professionals

Relevant Curriculum

Prepare to tackle the sport management challenges of today and tomorrow

Program Overview

Build your leadership skills and style to excel in the sports industry

Franklin’s sport management curriculum unites sport science research and sport industry theory with the practical knowledge of sport management in order to enhance your understanding of sport business concepts and techniques so that you can achieve results when working with athletes. You’ll get a comprehensive introduction to the coaching profession at various levels including high school, club, youth, recreational and intercollegiate college programs. 

In addition to the focus on athlete performance, you’ll also learn what it takes to establish a sport club organization. You’ll learn to develop, manage, and sustain a highly organized club by creating a business plan and a mini-grant proposal. 

You’ll also examine the leadership role in management and responsibility of leaders in sports. In addition to analyzing various leadership styles and techniques, you’ll also get insight into the unique challenges associated with leading people in sports. 

Learn to maximize the impact of fundamental business principles  

Franklin’s B.S Sport Management curriculum conveys essential concepts from the functional areas of business within a sports context. You’ll learn marketing as it applies specifically to the sports industry including sponsorships, licensing, global issues and after-marketing techniques that are common to sports promoters. You’ll also explore the legal, ethical and social issues related to sports information. In addition, you’ll acquire the knowledge you need to manage athletic programs in schools, colleges, community centers and other venues including how to navigate legal, ethical and social issues related to the NCAA, NAIA and OHSAA. 

Supplement your online coursework with required field experience

Put your knowledge to the test and get practical experience with an on-site field experience at an organization of your choice. Tailor your degree to your ultimate career ambition with an internship in a school district, college or university or even a minor or major league franchise. You’ll build on-the-job skills under the direction of an on-site supervisor and a Franklin faculty member. In the past, students have pursued ticketing opportunities with the Cincinnati Reds and event planning with the Dayton Dragons.

Earn your degree from a university built for busy adults

Earn your degree on your terms by taking classes 100% online. Accredited and nonprofit, Franklin was built from the ground-up to satisfy the needs of adult learners. Our seamless transfer process and team of academic advisors will help ease your transition to becoming a student, while our flexible course schedules help to balance your education with work, family and life. Get started on your future today.

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