Prepare for a Rewarding Career in Athletics with Liberty’s Sport Management Bachelor’s Degree
Liberty University’s Bachelor of Science in Sport Management program is designed to help you meet demands for the growing sports industry. The program is designed to provide you with an interdisciplinary curriculum built on a biblical worldview, working with public recreation and park systems, facility and event management, intercollegiate athletics, professional sports organizations, or community-based amateur athletic programs.
Over the last few decades, there has been tremendous growth in the sports industry. If you are someone who is passionate about sports and ready to join this exciting career field, then Liberty University’s bachelor’s in sport management is well-suited for you.
What Will You Learn in Our Sport Management Bachelor’s Degree?
- History of sports
- Communication technology in sports
- Administration and organization in sports and recreation
- Sociology of sport
Liberty’s Bachelor of Science in Sport Management curriculum is unique because our classes are taught from a Christian worldview. Liberty University is known for producing graduates who are sought after, and considering the numerous sports leagues, the job opportunities in this field continually expand.
As a sport management student, you will have the option to focus your degree in one of the following areas: sport administration, sport communication and public relations, sport outreach, and venue and event management. If you are interested in learning more about any of these specializations, click on the Related Degree Options below!
Career Options for Sport Management Degree Graduates
- Facility and arena management
- Coaching
- Front-office positions with professional teams
- Collegiate athletic administration
Study Online
We understand the dilemma of wanting to further your education while also staying connected to your family, career, church, and community. This degree program is offered 100% online, so you don’t have to worry about sacrificing time with the people most important to you while you pursue your degree.
As an innovator in distance learning since 1985, Liberty will provide the following benefits:
- Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your online sport management degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
- The majority of tuition for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs has not increased in 9 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university.
- You can complete our online B.S. in Sport Management in under 4 years.
Military Benefits
Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students from all over the world. Whether you are a current service member, discharged or retired from service, or the spouse of a service member or veteran, we are here to support you every step of the journey.
As a thank you for your dedication and service to our country, Liberty is honored to serve and support you in your pursuit of online education by offering the following benefits:
- Tuition discounts – $250 per credit hour for undergraduate courses
- Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $565 per course).
- 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences).
- Potential college credit for military training.
Residential Benefits
- With students from all 50 states and over 70 countries around the world, you can immerse yourself in different cultures and experience the diversity of on-campus life.
- As a residential student, multiple scholarships are available to you, including the Early Deposit Award, Middle America Scholarship, and Liberty Academic Scholarship.
- Learn from professors who have doctoral degrees in their fields, as well as years of real-life experience.
- Our student leadership team will help you engage in an exciting dorm life with spiritual accountability, prayer, safety, activities, and building friendships that will last a lifetime.
- Outside of classes and studying, you will have the opportunity to participate in a wide range of on-campus activities, such as our NCAA sports, over 200 student-led clubs, and recreation centers like Snowflex, the LaHaye Ice Center, and Camp Hydaway.
- Enjoy our Reber-Thomas Dining Hall with over 20 available food stations, including gluten-free and vegan options. Work with a nutritionist to develop a dietary plan that is right for you!
These rates are reflective of academic year 2024-2025. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
Credit Hours
Available Online or On Campus
Class Type
Online, 8-Week or Residential
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Varies
Accreditation
COSMA
