Bachelor of Arts Sport Management

Bachelor of Arts in Sport Management

Build Your Mind and Career with a Sport Management Degree

Do you watch your favorite team and think about what key players they could trade for to make the team better? Or perhaps you attend an event and think about how more efficiently the arena could have handled the seating and food service? A Bachelor of Arts in Sport Management is the perfect way to follow that passion and pursue a career as a leader in the world of sports. The insights, tools, and training you’ll receive with this degree will provide you the confidence and knowledge to pursue a leadership role in professional or college sports, community or youth sports and recreation, or arena and facility management.

Degrees and professional skills that put you to work

Prepare for the workforce with an SMC degree, built on a strong academic foundation. The Camak Core professional development program, included in your degree, offers practical experience and workplace skills while you’re still in college. Graduate ready to succeed, confident, and quickly adapt to working life. 

Choose Your Degree, Shape Your Future

Start your future by choosing a degree that aligns with your interests. A sport management degree gives you the knowledge and confidence to succeed and lead in any field. 

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All the knowledge (and skills) you’ll need

Sport Management graduates will learn the inner workings of the business of sports, including contracts, event marketing, communications, and more. You’ll be prepared to move into various positions in sports, events, or talent management.

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What You’ll Do with a Sport Management Degree

With a Bachelor of Arts in Sport Management, you’ll have a wide range of job prospects you’ll be ready to move into immediately or work your way into, including:

  • Athletic director
  • Community recreation manager
  • Arena or facility manager
  • Player agent or talent scout
  • Sports information director
  • Sports event manager
  • Sports marketing coordinator
  • Sports communication specialist
  • Sports analytics specialist
  • Ticketing manager
  • Sports equipment manager
  • Sports finance and accounting
  • Sports tourism and event planner
  • Sports law and compliance
  • Fitness and wellness management
  • Sports coaching and instruction

Affordable for a Reason

Thanks to our generous scholarship and financial aid opportunities, it’s likely you’ll pay way less than you think for an SMC education. You may even be able to attend tuition-free! Check it out for yourself!

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What’s Camak Core

It's our for-credit career readiness courses that give you workplace skills now, so you can stand out to employers later.

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