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    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.

    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 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

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    Sports management undergraduate programs

    Bachelor's in sports management

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      Business (Sports Management) - BSc Mount Aloysius College, USA

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      23,890 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 23,890 USD

      Start date
      September, January
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      Business Administration - Sport Management - BSc University of the Pacific, USA

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      50,370 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 50,370 USD

      Start date
      March, October, July, January
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      Business Administration - Sport Management Emphasis - BSc/BA Concord University, USA

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      18,186 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 18,186 USD

      Start date
      January, September
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      Business Administration: Concentration in Sports Management - BBA Westcliff University, USA

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      14,700 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 14,700 USD

      Start date
      October, August, June, May, March, January
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      Business Administration: Sports Management - BA Illinois College, USA

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      32,540 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 32,540 USD

      Start date
      August
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    Associate in sports management

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      Sports Management - ASc Mohawk Valley Community College, USA

      Program type
      Associate
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      6,892 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 6,892 USD

      Start date
      January, September
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      Sports Management - ASc St. Charles Community College, USA

      Program type
      Associate
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      5,520 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 5,520 USD

      Start date
      August, January
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      Sports Management - AA Hesston College, USA

      Program type
      Associate
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      28,992 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 28,992 USD

      Start date
      August, January
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    Diploma in sports management

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      Sport Management - AdvDip Humber College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, Canada

      Program type
      Undergraduate diploma
      Duration
      3 years
      Annual tuition fee
      12,255 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 15,412 CAD

      Start date
      September
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    Sports management graduate programs

    Master's in sports management

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      Business Administration (Sport Management), MBA - MBA Midway University, USA

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      9,810 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 9,810 USD

      Start date
      August
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      Business Administration: Sport Management (Barcelona) - MBA EU Business School, Spain

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      24,810 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 20,850 EUR

      Start date
      January, March, October
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      Entertainment Business: Sports Management - MSc Full Sail University, USA
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      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      35,000 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 35,000 USD

      Start date
      December, November, September, August, July, June, May, April, March, February, January
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      Human Kinetics/Kinesiology: Sport Management - MHK University of Windsor, Canada

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      14,785 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 18,594 CAD

      Start date
      January, May, September
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      International Business Administration: Sports Management - MIB (with placement) American University in Switzerland, Switzerland

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      30 months
      Annual tuition fee
      16,237 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 15,000 CHF

      Start date
      September, January, April
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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

      Fee in university's local currency 18,200 USD

      Start date
      September
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    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.