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Sports Management degrees abroad

Sports management is an area of study that analyzes the business principles behind today’s sports industry. It’s the ideal program for students hoping to turn their love of sports into an exciting career.

As a sports management student, you’ll build a detailed understanding of sports governance, finance, marketing, policy, and law. You’ll explore contemporary trends in sports management and consider the key challenges faced by the industry. You’ll develop the knowledge, practical tools, and research skills needed to get a headstart in this fast-paced field.

Studying abroad is one of the best ways to appreciate the scale and power of the global sports industry. It’s also an invaluable opportunity to see firsthand how the running of sport varies between countries and cultures. Alongside gaining a top-quality international education, you’ll travel the world, grow in confidence, and have the experience of a lifetime.

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Sports Management program structure

At the undergraduate level, you can study sports management as a BA or BSc. Both classifications last a minimum of three years and cover largely the same content, but you’ll probably take more finance and accounting classes if you enroll in a BSc.

Some bachelor’s programs will include an additional 12-month placement during the third year of study. Placements are a terrific way to gather experience, network with professionals, and put what you’ve learned into practice.

If the US is your preferred study abroad destination, you’ll probably select sports management as your major. In the US, all bachelor’s programs require four years of full-time study. You’ll mainly attend general education classes in your first two years, before concentrating on sport-specific modules for the remainder of your program.

If you still want to learn more after completing your bachelor’s, you can pursue a research-based postgraduate qualification. A master’s degree is normally studied over one or two years, whereas a PhD usually lasts five or six years.

Sports management programs blend classroom learning with hands-on experiences. Therefore, your timetable will be structured around lectures, seminars, tutorials, workshops, practical sessions, and laboratory exercises.

The precise content of sports management programs will vary from university to university. However, most courses will address these fundamental areas:

  • Introduction to sports management
  • Sport management theories
  • Principles of sports marketing
  • Financial accounting for sport
  • The sport and leisure market
  • Sports organizations
  • Sport law
  • Managing sports events

Sports Management study abroad programs

Sports management undergraduate programs

Bachelor's in sports management

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    Allied Sports Professions: Sports Management - BSED Cleveland State University, USA

    Program type
    Bachelor's
    Duration
    4 years
    Annual tuition fee
    20,652 USD

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    Start date
    August, January, May
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    Sports Management - BA EU Business School Barcelona, Spain

    Program type
    Bachelor's
    Duration
    3 years
    Annual tuition fee
    13,500 EUR

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    Start date
    October, January, May, July
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    Sports Management - BA EU Business School Munich, Germany
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    Program type
    Bachelor's
    Duration
    3 years
    Annual tuition fee
    13,500 EUR

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    Start date
    October, January, May, July
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    Sports Management - BA EU Business School Geneva, Switzerland

    Program type
    Bachelor's
    Duration
    3 years
    Annual tuition fee
    28,980 CHF

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    Start date
    October, January, May, July
    Show program overview about Bachelor of Arts in Sports Management
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    Business Admnistration: Sports Management - BBA Stanton University, USA

    Program type
    Bachelor's
    Duration
    4 years
    Annual tuition fee
    13,320 USD

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    Start date
    October, January, March, July
    Show program overview about Bachelor's in Business Admnistration: Sports Management

Associate in sports management

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    Business: Sports Management - ASc CIS - The College For International Studies, Spain

    Program type
    Associate
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    20,440 EUR

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    Start date
    September, January, May
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    Sports Management - ASc Mohawk Valley Community College, USA

    Program type
    Associate
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    7,743 USD

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    Start date
    September, January
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Diploma in sports management

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    Business Management: Sports Management - Dip Olds College of Agriculture and Technology, Canada

    Program type
    Undergraduate diploma
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    20,922 CAD

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    Start date
    September
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Certificate in sports management

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    Sports Management - Cert Westcliff University, USA

    Program type
    Undergraduate certificate
    Duration
    9 months
    Annual tuition fee
    13,140 USD

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    Start date
    October, January, March, July, August
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Sports management graduate programs

Master's in sports management

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    International Business Administration: Sports Management - MIBA American Institute of Applied Sciences in Switzerland, Switzerland

    Program type
    Master's
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    22,000 CHF

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    Start date
    September, January, April
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    Education in Sport Management: Athletic Management - MEd Millersville University, USA

    Program type
    Master's
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    15,363 USD

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    Start date
    August, January
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    Management: Sports Management - MSc GBSB Global Business School, Spain
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    Program type
    Master's
    Duration
    1 year
    Annual tuition fee
    7,900 EUR

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    Start date
    October, January, April
    Show program overview about Master of Science (MSc) in Management (Sports Management) - Online
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    Sports Management - MBA EU Business School Munich, Germany

    Program type
    Master's
    Duration
    1 year
    Annual tuition fee
    21,900 EUR

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    Start date
    October, January, March
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    Sports Management (Madrid) - MBA UCAM Universidad Católica de Murcia, Spain

    Program type
    Master's
    Duration
    1 year
    Annual tuition fee
    11,400 EUR

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    Start date
    November
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Diploma in sports management

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    Sports Management - PGDip University of California, Riverside Extension, USA

    Program type
    Postgraduate diploma
    Duration
    9 months
    Annual tuition fee
    18,200 USD

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    Start date
    September
    Show program overview about Postgraduate Diploma in Sports Management

Future sports management careers

The global sports and leisure industry is booming. Thanks to your degree in sports management, you’ll have the knowledge and expertise needed to excel in several roles across the sector.

Here are some of the exciting and lucrative careers open to you:

  • Sports manager
  • Sports development officer
  • Athletic director
  • Sporting event manager
  • Sports marketer
  • Facilities manager
  • Sports administrator
  • Sports agent

Employers are always on the lookout for highly-experienced graduates who can demonstrate their passion for the field. Participating in some extra work experience will help boost your resume and give you a head start when it comes to find a job.