Bachelor’s Degree in 
Sports Management (Online)

There’s much more to the business of sports than what happens out on the field. An online Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Management can show you how much more — and how you can be a part of it all. 

Management, economics, accounting, marketing, and communications are essential to any business enterprise, but they play unique roles in sports. With a Bachelor of Business Administration in Sports Management from Monroe’s School of Business and Accounting, you’ll get an in-depth understanding of the relationship between sports and business. You’ll also learn what it takes to assume leadership positions in the fast-growing sports industry. 

You don’t have to choose between your love of sports and your love of business. You can start building a career that blends them both. Learn how an online Sports Management degree can help you take that dream closer to the goal line. 

Find Out About Our On Campus Sports Management Bachelor's Degree

We know you may have other responsibilities. Like many of our students, you may already have a job. You may also have a family that relies on you. That’s why we offer online learning options at the School of Business and Accounting: so that your responsibilities in the present don’t have to stand in the way of your future. 

In the sports industry, that future is very bright. In the next few years, the global sports market is poised to grow by as much as 5%, with a revenue increase of more than 100 billion dollars worldwide. 

The U.S. alone has created a new, billion-dollar sports market over the past few years, now that student athletes are allowed to profit from the use of their name, image, and likeness (NIL). It’s one of the reasons sports sponsorship in North America is projected to grow by a staggering 73% by the end of the decade.

Overall, jobs in sports and entertainment could grow by up to 13% in that same timespan — more than twice  the average for all occupations in America. That includes careers like promotions and marketing managers (projected to grow by 10%), convention and event planners (18%), and coaches and scouts (20%).

In the sports world, what happens off the field can be just as exciting as what happens on it. With an online Sports Management Bachelor’s Degree, you can learn what it takes to be a part of it on a schedule that works with your busy life. 

Applicants to the online Sports Management Bachelor’s Degree 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.

How Much Does a Sports Management Degree Cost? 

One of the great promises of sports is that anyone with the right combination of talent, passion, and hard work can succeed. We believe education should work the same way. That’s why we do everything we can to make earning a degree affordable.

It all starts with our competitive tuition and fees and manageable payment plans, but that’s just the beginning. Every Monroe student works with a dedicated financial aid counselor who will help them obtain every grant, scholarship, and loan for which they’re eligible. Employees of one of our more than 400 partner organizations, may even qualify for a Corporate Partnership Grant that can cover up to 20% of  tuition costs. 

There’s a reason that U.S. News & World Report has named Monroe one of the Best Value Schools among Regional Universities North. It’s because we do our best to level the playing field. 

Learn more about financial aid opportunities.

From major league franchises to amateur sports leagues, or from youth sports programs to college athletics, you can find fulfilling careers in sports management at every level. 

Here are just a few of the sports management jobs you can get with an online bachelor’s degree:

• Facilities manager
• Event sales manager
• Media relations
• Athletic director
• Sports agent
• Stadium business manager
• Sports marketing 
• Promotion manager
• Sports information director
• Sports event coordinator
• Concessions manager

As you work toward your degree, you’ll discover where your true passions lie. Better yet, you’ll have the skills you need to pursue them. 

At Monroe, we believe real-world experience is essential to education. It’s why every Sports Management student completes a 120-hour internship that not only puts their skills to the test, but allows them to start building a professional network before they’ve even graduated. 

Whether you want to work in a community recreation facility or The World’s Most Famous Arena, you’ll have plenty of options. Sports Management majors can even intern with Monroe’s  Division I and Division III NJCAA sports programs.

Our students have also found internships with:

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

Sports Management majors can also connect with peers and mentors through Monroe’s many clubs and professional organizations. They include:  

• The Sports Management Club — Students can jumpstart their career with job fairs, mock interviews, and volunteering opportunities. Club members have even represented Monroe at the MLB Diversity Business Summit, where every one of our attendees received at least one internship offer from a major league franchise.  
• The National Association of Black Accountants, Inc. (NABA) — Black students entering business professions can find mentorship and support through NABA’s regional student conferences, as well as an online career center. NABA also offers dozens of scholarship opportunities every year.
• The Association of Latino Professionals for America (ALPFA) — ALPFA offers access to workshops and internship opportunities for Latino men and women, as well as several scholarships for qualified applicants. 
• The Club for Entrepreneurial Opportunities (CEO) — With an emphasis on social responsibility in entrepreneurship, the CEO hosts networking events, career awareness fairs, community events, and company conferences for students at the School of Business and Accounting.
• The Delta Mu Delta International Honor Society in Business — Delta Mu Delta honors students who display academic excellence in the field of business. They offer peer-to-peer networking opportunities for students and alumni, and well as dozens of scholarships every year. 

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