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Online Bachelor Degree Programs in Sports Management


If you are an avid sports fan who is interested in turning your passion into a lucrative career, consider pursuing a degree in sports management. The field of sports management encompasses a broad array of roles, all of which deal with various aspects of the administration and oversight of athletes, athletic teams, or athletic facilities.

In recent years, the sports management field has expanded to include other sports-related endeavors, including fields like:

  • Athletic talent management agencies
  • Sports media, journalism, and communications
  • International sports agencies and endeavors
  • Governing bodies for various team and individual sports
  • Sporting goods supply companies
  • Professional and college sports leagues
  • Sports marketing firms

Education & Career Opportunities in Sports Management

There are a number of traditional and online degree programs in sports management that could help prepare you for a career in the sports management field. The degree program that you choose should be the one that is most closely related to the area of sports management in which you wish to seek a position. For example, if you are interested in general management of a sports franchise or facility, a degree with a concentration in operations management might be beneficial. If you are interested in managing a leisure resort with a sports emphasis, such as a ski lodge, a degree in hospitality and tourism management could best serve your career hopes.

On the other hand, some colleges and universities offer general degrees in sports management. This type of program may be your best bet if you have not yet chosen a preferred area of emphasis or if you plan to try several sub-fields of sports management before choosing a permanent career path.

Salaries for sports management jobs vary widely depending on the career. In 2009, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported a median annual wage of $61,890 for agents and business managers of artists, performers,and athletes.



Ashford University

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Programs Offered:-
  • BA/Sports and Recreation Management - Project Management
  • BA/Sports and Recreation Management - Finance
  • BA/Health and Wellness
  • BA/Sports and Recreation Management - Marketing
  • BA/Sports and Recreation Management - Information Systems
Post University

At Post University, we believe you shouldn’t have to put your life on hold to further your education. That’s why we offer a wide range of quality Certificate, Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in a highly interactive online format that emphasizes flexibility, convenience, and support. Whichever program you choose, you can take classes in 8-week modules, six times a year from faculty members with advanced degrees and extensive real-world experience. You’ll also enjoy access to a full array of academic support services, including advising, tutoring, writing center assistance, and our virtual library at no additional charge.



Programs Offered:-
  • B.S. in Sport Management
  • B.S. in Management - Sport Management
California University of Pennsylvania

Study online with California University of Pennsylvania. We offer certificate and bachelor's and master's degree programs in a wide variety of fields that can be completed 100% online.



Programs Offered:-
  • Bachelor of Science in Sport Management Studies: Wellness and Fitness
Keiser University College of Golf and Sport Management
Work toward your degree online with Keiser University College of Golf and Sport Management. We offer a Bachelor of Science Degree in Sport Management that can be completed 100% online.

Programs Offered:-
  • Online Bachelor of Science Degree in Sport Management
University of Phoenix

As the largest private university in North America, University of Phoenix has locations nationwide, and is available online in most countries around the world. Whether you're seeking a college degree at an associate's, bachelor's, master's, or doctoral level, we can help you reach your academic goal and sooner than you might think.



Programs Offered:-
  • B.S. in Business/Small Business Management & Entrepreneurship
Walden University
Balance your personal and professional commitments while earning a respected Ph.D., master's degree, or bachelor's degree online at Walden University. Programs offered in management, education, psychology and health and human services.

Programs Offered:-
  • B.S. in Business Administration - Small Business Management
Kaplan University

Kaplan University is focused on recognizing the achievements of military and veteran students and offers the flexibility of an online education. Eligible students can receive college credit for prior military experience and coursework—up to 75 percent of the credit needed for a Kaplan University undergraduate degree.*



Programs Offered:-
  • AAS in Business Administration - Health Club Operations
Penn Foster Schools
Penn Foster offers affordable, self-paced career-focused distance education programs in fields like business, criminal justice, health services, technology, engineering, paralegal studies and more.

Programs Offered:-
  • Small Business Management
Stratford Career Institute
Stratford Career Institute can help you earn your diploma from home in as little as six months, thanks to their proven study methods.

Programs Offered:-
  • Fitness and Nutrition