Associate Degree in 
Sports Management (Online)

At Monroe University’s School of Business and Accounting, we designed the online Associate Degree in Sports Management to help get you off the bench and into an exciting career. 

We know you have other responsibilities — to your job, to your family, and more. They don’t have to get in the way of your responsibility to yourself. If you dream of working in the sports industry, our innovative online programs can help make it possible.

The Associate of Applied Science in Sports Management will take you through the essentials of the sports management field: event management, finance and budget strategies, marketing and promotion, and more. By earning your degree online, you can do it all on a schedule that works with your busy life. 

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Think the sports business can’t get any bigger? Think again. In the coming years, the global sports industry is poised to grow by 5%, with increased revenues of more than 100 billion dollars. All of that revenue means more investment in merchandising, sponsorships, ticket sales, media, rights, and more — as well as more jobs in every one of those areas. 

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects that entertainment and sports occupations could see as much as 13% growth over the next few years. That’s more than twice the average rate for all occupations. The sports sponsorship market alone could grow by an incredible 73% in the same time frame (A new rule that says student athletes can profit from the use of their name, image, and likeness has created a new billion dollar market in the U.S.).

Over the rest of the decade, sports promotion and marketing positions could grow by 10%, convention and event planners could grow by 18%, and jobs for coaches and scouts could increase by as much as 20%. A degree in sports management can help you take advantage of these trends, preparing you for jobs in a field you’re truly passionate about. 

Applicants to the online sports management program must submit: 

• Either a high school graduation credential or high school equivalency diploma, or a recognized college associate degree or higher as listed in the transfer admissions policy.
• A completed application for admission, as well as a personal statement or essay.

Applicants also participate in a pre-admission interview.

Learn more about how to apply to Monroe University.

Whether online or on campus, we believe your education should be affordable — and we work hard  to make that belief a reality. It’s why U.S. News and World Report has named us one of the Best Value Schools among Regional Universities North for years. 

In addition to competitive tuition and fees and manageable payment plans, we offer financial aid resources that will support you through every step of your education. We pair every Monroe student with a dedicated financial aid officer. Their job is to find you every grant, scholarship, and loan that’s available to you — even ones you never knew existed. Students employed by one of our more than 400 partner organizations may even qualify for a Corporate Partnership Grant that can cover up to 20% of tuition. 

Learn more about financial aid opportunities.

Once you complete your online degree, you’ll be ready to take on a number of entry-level jobs in the sports industry. You’ll also have the skills you need to grow your sports management career. 

Jobs you can get with a Sports Management degree include:

• Facilities manager
• Event sales associate 
• Sports event planner
• Sports marketing specialist
• Stadium operations assistant 

From community recreation centers to The World’s Most Famous Arena, your Sports Management degree will help set you up for success. 

At Monroe, we believe real-world experience is just as important as your classwork. It’s how you get to apply what you’ve learned. It gives you the confidence of knowing you’re ready for the professional world. It also helps you build a network before you’ve even graduated. 

Just like our on-campus students, online Sports Management majors have the option to pursue a for-credit internship in the sports industry. In years past, our students have done field work with:

• Yankee Stadium
• Madison Square Garden
• Mosholu Montefiore Community Center
• Boys & Girls Club of New Rochelle
• Boys & Girls Club of Mount Vernon

Sports Management students can also build their résumés working in our athletic facilities or with our Division I and Division III collegiate sports programs. In addition, they can join some of the many clubs and organizations devoted to students’ professional development, including:

• Monroe’s Sports Management Club —  By hosting job fairs, arranging mock interviews, booking guest lecturers, and more, this club helps connect sports management students with sports management professionals. In the past, members who attended the MLB Diversity Business Summit received at least one internship offer from a major league team.  
• The National Association of Black Accountants, Inc. (NABA) — With regional student conferences, scholarships, and an online career center, NABA provides professional development opportunities for Black students entering business professions. 
• The Association of Latino Professionals for America (ALPFA) — ALPFA provides workshops and scholarship opportunities for Latino men and women, as well as internship opportunities with hundreds of Fortune 1000 companies. 
• Monroe’s Club for Entrepreneurial Opportunities (CEO) — To promote social responsibility in entrepreneurship, CEO sponsors networking events, career awareness fairs, community events, and company conferences throughout the year.
• The Delta Mu Delta International Honor Society in Business — Delta Mu Delta awards dozens of scholarships each year to outstanding business students. The honor society also offers peer-to-peer networking opportunities for both current students and alumni members.

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