BS: Bachelor of Science in Sport Management

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Sport management is a specialized field that involves directing and coordinating the business aspects of sport organizations and athletic associations. Sport managers can be found working for professional sport teams, college and university athletic departments and sport marketing firms. From skill-development schools and recreational facility management to minor league operations, sport managers work at various levels of the industry to bring out the best in the organizations and people they represent.

With the growth of the sport industry in St. Louis and around the world, the demand for qualified sport managers is on the rise. To meet this growing demand, The University of Missouri–St. Louis offers a unique bachelor’s degree program in sport management. Graduates from this program will be equipped with the skills and knowledge for future success and employment in the sport industry.

The Bachelor of Science in Sport Management

UMSL’s Bachelor of Science in Sport Management is an interdisciplinary, professional degree program that prepares students for a wide array of sport-related careers. Curriculum is balanced between educational-community athletics and the business aspects of sport. The coursework provides the knowledge, skills, and practical experiences needed to coordinate school, community, and non-profit sport programs as well as to work with collegiate and professional minor and major league sports teams in a variety of capacities. This foundation provides a springboard to further specialization within the student’s area of interest via a variety of electives, minors, field experiences and internships.