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From minor league baseball to the NFL, sport generates billions of dollars in revenue each year. The Bachelor of Science in business administration with a major in sport management at Trine University prepares you for expanding career opportunities in the business of sport.

The degree: Business administration core with a sports focus

By combining our rigorous business administration coursework with a sport management concentration that focuses on issues such as risk management, facility planning and organization and administration of athletics, the Bachelor of Science in business administration with a major in sport management prepares you for a rewarding career with a sports-related business.

Because sport management graduates earn a bachelor’s degree in business administration, you will be uniquely qualified for advancement to senior leadership roles in a wide variety of organizations. Our modular curriculum allows you to customize your degree plan to fit your unique personal and career interests.

The Bachelor of Science in business administration with a major in sport management program is part of Trine University’s Center for Sports Studies.

The experience: Get the connections you need

You will develop business knowledge in fields such as marketing, management, accounting, finance and leadership, while taking sports-specific courses.

You will connect to industry through in-class projects, guest speakers, internships and networking with alumni.

The result: Sports careers at all levels

This Bachelor of Science in business administration with a major in sport management prepares you to be an effective leader in the business of sports, working with sports-related organizations in areas such as:

  • Marketing
  • Event management
  • Administration
  • Retail management

Faculty, mentors and career advisors will help you understand the diverse career opportunities available to sport management graduates. Recent graduates have started careers with:

  • Major and minor league professional sports organizations
  • College athletic departments
  • Sporting goods companies
  • Community recreation departments

Additional Information

 

Recent internships for students in the Bachelor of Science in business administration with a major in sport management include:

With a Bachelor of Science in business administration with a major in sport management, you have many opportunities for rewarding careers:

  • A.A.U.
  • Arena Football League
  • College Athletic Administration
  • Event Planning
  • Major League Baseball
  • Marketing
  • Minor League Baseball
  • N.F.L.
  • National Basketball Association
  • P.G.A.
  • Parks and Recreation Departments
  • Private Athletic Facilities
  • Sporting Goods Company Sales Representative
  • Ticket Sales
  • U.S.T.A.
  • U.S.G.A.
  • YMCA
This degree has a pathway for you to complete both your undergraduate and graduate studies within five years. Learn more about the Accelerated Dual Degree path.

You also will have the opportunity to be part of the Sport Management Club (SMC), which will provide you with resume-building opportunities in the area of athletic event organization, and opportunities to attend presentations/forums related to the field.

Program Information

Degree

BSBA in Sport Management

Duration

120 hours

Level

Undergraduate

Campus Location

Angola, IN

School/College

Ketner School of Business

Careers in Sport Management

Eric Koncz
I play an integral part in the planning and execution of a wide array of events, including the management of three Super Bowls, numerous College Football Championships, and the upcoming hosting of our second NCAA Men's Basketball Final Four.
Eric Koncz
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