Take Your Career in Sport Management to New Heights with a Bachelor’s Degree in Sport Administration
Liberty University’s Bachelor of Science in Sport Management program adds specialized knowledge and skills that are necessary for effective leadership in the sports industry. Students learn and apply managerial strategies to the specific needs of sports teams, sports leagues, and other related organizations.
By earning your bachelor’s degree in sports management from Liberty, you will receive a degree from a university that is nationally recognized for prestigious education as well as lauded for state-of-the-art athletics programs and facilities.
What Will You Learn in Our Sport Administration Bachelor’s Degree?
- Sports law and ethics
- Administration and organization in sports and recreation
- Sociology in sports
Our bachelor’s degree in sport management, with a specialization in sport administration, will provide training in sports team, sports league, and recreational facility managerial strategies. You will also advance your knowledge in sports finance and marketing, where you will learn how to care for the financial records of sports teams as well as how to best market the team to the public.
Career Options for Sport Administration Degree Graduates
- Coach
- Front-office position with professional teams
- Collegiate athletic administrator
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 administration 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 100% online Bachelor of Science in Sport Management – Sport Administration in as little as 3 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