Bachelor’s
The booming field of sport management
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:
Faculty, mentors and career advisors will help you understand the diverse career opportunities available to sport management graduates. Recent graduates have started careers with:
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:
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.
BSBA Sport Management
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120 hours
Undergraduate
Angola, IN
Careers in Sport Management
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.
Two students from Trine University’s Ketner School of Business finished in the top 16 at the annual National Collegiate Sports Sales Championship (NCSSC) competition, held Jan. 21 and 22 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. Four Trine University seniors competed in the National Collegiate Sports Sales Championship (NCSSC) Fall Virtual Competition, with a record-breaking top three finish from Josh Maier. The Trine University community is mourning the tragic loss of Fred Garland, a Trine University student and a member of the national championship men’s basketball team.
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Trine student places third in sports sales championship
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Trine University mourns loss of student-athlete Fred Garland
December 12, 2024 3/3