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Next Start Dates: January 19, 2026 | February 16, 2026 | March 23, 2026

Make Your Game Plan with Liberty’s Online Sports Management Degree

You’re driven, competitive, and in love with sports and recreation. You probably want to learn the skills needed to keep the sports industry thriving. You were made for sports management.

Liberty University’s online Bachelor of Science (BS) in Sports Management degree utilizes interdisciplinary academics to meet the demands of the sports industry. You can be prepared to enter a highly competitive career field and make an impact as you follow your passions.

Today’s sports and recreation industry is about more than the game. Teams need to:

Develop and carry out publicity strategies
Find and recruit talented new athletes
Organize events
Stay within their budgets

Facilities need to stay up-to-date and ready for athletes and fans alike. There is also a growing demand for recreation centers as our society becomes more aware of healthy living. These activities and more make up the sports management industry.

The ball is in your court. Chase your passions by earning a sports management degree from Liberty University.

Your officially conferred degree name will be Bachelor of Science (BS) in Sports Management.

*Some exclusions apply. Please refer to our exclusions page for more information.

What is a sports management degree?

A bachelor’s in sports management is a sports business degree. It can give you the business background to make sports happen. Your sports management classes will include business topics like communication, law, and finance and demonstrate how they interact to make sporting events possible. After studying how to apply these business essentials to sports, you can be ready for a career in sports management.

What Will You Study in a Online BS in Sports Management?

Pursuing a Bachelor’s in Sports Management, you’ll embark on an exciting journey that bridges the gap between your passion for sports and a professional career in the sports industry. This multidisciplinary program offers you a comprehensive understanding of both the business and athletic sides of sports, preparing you for a wide range of opportunities in the sector.

Your coursework will begin with foundational subjects in business management, including economics, marketing, finance, and organizational behavior. These core business principles are crucial, as they can be applied specifically to the sports industry throughout your studies.

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Why Choose Liberty’s Bachelor of Science in Sports Management Degree?

At Liberty, your success is our success, which is why we have carefully tailored our online sports management degree to best meet your needs. You will pair our core sports management curriculum with 1 of our 5 specializations. You will also complete an internship to gain practical experience in the field. And because our classes are online, you can complete your courses from the comfort of your own home and gain hands-on experience in your hometown.

Additionally, our sports program is taught from a uniquely Christian worldview. You can study biblical principles that can be applied to your career in sports and recreation management. Liberty University is known for graduates who are sought after by employers because of the hard work and integrity developed throughout our coursework.

If you want to study with one of the best sports management colleges that offers a combination of practical experience, flexibility, ambitious coursework, and dedication to Christian faith, then look no further! Pursue Liberty University’s online sports management degree.

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Potential Careers for BS in Sports Management Degree Graduates

Collegiate athletic administration
Conference/corporate event planner
Convention service manager
Church recreation director
Facility and arena manager

Hotel convention manager
Resort manager
Sports chaplain
Sports Marketing Coordinator
Ticket Operations Manager

BS in Sports Management Degree Options

Take a look at all the specializations available through our sports management programs to tailor your degree to your unique personal and professional goals.

Conference and Event Management

Through Liberty’s online Bachelor of Science in Sports Management – Conference and Event Management, you can be the force behind the sporting events you love. With this degree, you can be ready to plan major sporting conferences and events to promote your team and build interest in the sporting world. You’ll also be responsible for all the behind-the-scenes details for your team, from team transportation to lodging to safety. So get ready to enter the exciting field of sports event management!

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General

In Liberty University’s online Bachelor of Science in Sports Management – General Track, you can dive headfirst into crucial topics in sports management and communication, from marketing to ethics to finance. With this critical overview, you can study the components of sports management and how you can contribute. Our general track also offers extra flexibility, allowing you to explore courses that interest you most to personalize your degree for your own goals and interests.

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Sports Administration

Liberty University’s online Bachelor of Science in Sports Management – Sports Administration can help provide you with the specialized knowledge and skills for leadership in the sports industry. You can study strategies for managing sports teams, sports leagues, and recreational facilities. You can also gain a solid understanding of the rules and regulations for various sports federations and leagues.

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Sports Communication and Public Relations

With Liberty University’s online Bachelor of Science in Sports Management – Sports Communication and Public Relations degree, you can play an essential role in the sports industry by carefully crafting your team’s public image. You can inspire your audience with your love of sports while keeping them updated on the latest team news through interviews, press releases, and articles. Throughout it all, you can play an essential role in how the public perceives your team. And you could do all this after earning your sports communication degree.

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Sports Outreach

Sports is more than a game – it is an opportunity for ministry and life transformation. With Liberty University’s online Bachelor of Science in Sports Management – Sports Outreach, you can be equipped to use sports as an effective ministry outreach tool to make an impact on athletes for Christ. In our sports outreach program, you can learn core principles of sports management and receive training in outreach strategies across different cultures.

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Sports Venue Management

With Liberty University’s online Bachelor of Science in Sports Management – Sports Venue Management degree, you can be ready for game day! It takes a lot to make game day possible, from providing concessions and tickets to keeping the facility neat to making sure the athletes are taken care of. Sports venues also host activities and events on days when there are no games to increase sales and promote community engagement. By pursuing a career in sports venue management, you can become the mastermind behind these major sporting events.

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Tuition & Aid

At Liberty University, a private Christian education is less expensive than you think. Over the last 10 years, Liberty University’s Online Program has only raised its standard tuition costs by less than 5% – and most of our online tuition rates rank in the top 35% for affordability for 2025 when compared to our leading online competitors.

To continue our mission of providing affordable education, electronic textbooks are provided for all undergraduate courses at no additional cost to you. As a full-time student, this could save you an estimated $800-2,000 per year on textbooks!

Undergraduate Full Time	$390/Credit
Undergraduate Part Time	$455/Credit
Military Undergraduate	$250/Credit

These rates are reflective of academic year 2025-2026. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.

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Admission Requirements

Apply online or over the phone with an admissions counselor by calling (800) 424-9595.
- A non-refundable, non-transferable $50 application fee will be posted on the current application upon enrollment (waived for qualifying service members, veterans, and military spouses – documentation verifying military status is required).
Send official high school transcripts or official GED test scores.*
- Students may be allowed to enroll in up to 12 credit hours with Liberty with the submission of our High School Self-Certification Form (login required – you will first need to claim your Liberty Account).
Send official college transcripts (mailed as sealed, unopened copies or sent via a direct electronic transcript system).
- Unofficial transcripts can be used for acceptance purposes with the submission of a Transcript Request Form.
Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment. For information on alternative assessments or TOEFL waivers, please call Admissions or view the official International Admissions policy.

*Official high school transcript requirement may be waived with college transcripts from an accredited college/university showing at least 12 earned credit hours with an acceptable GPA.

Note: A 2.0 or above cumulative GPA is required for admission in good standing.

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High School Transcript Policy

Applicants may submit a High School Self-Certification Form in lieu of a final official high school transcript in order to enroll in up to 12 credit hours at Liberty University.

Applicants may submit a college transcript showing 12 or more credits from an accredited institution and a High School Self-Certification Form in lieu of high school transcripts.

Students must submit official high school transcripts, or official college transcripts showing at least 12 credit hours earned with an acceptable grade point average (GPA) from an accredited institution, in order to register for additional courses.

The official high school transcript, GED requirement, and High School Self-Certification Form can be waived if the applicant has earned an associate degree or higher.

Final transcripts must reflect all coursework and final grades received for grades 9-12, a graduation date, and an overall GPA. (Mailed transcripts must be in a sealed and unopened envelope.)

Unofficial College Transcript Policy

Unofficial transcripts combined with a Transcript Request Form can be used for admission. Official transcripts are required within 60 days of the admissions decision or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first, and will prevent enrollment into future terms until all official transcripts have been received.

Before sending unofficial college transcripts, please make sure they include the following:

Your previous school’s name or logo printed on the document
Cumulative GPA
A list of completed courses and earned credit broken down by semester
Degree and date conferred (if applicable)

Official College Transcript Policy

An acceptable official college transcript is one that has been issued directly from the institution and is in a sealed envelope. If you have one in your possession, it must meet the same requirements. If your previous institution offers electronic official transcript processing, they can send the document directly to luoverify@liberty.edu.

If the student uses unofficial transcripts with a Transcript Request Form to gain acceptance, all official transcripts must be received within 60 days of the admissions decision or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first. Failure to send all official transcripts within the 60-day period will prevent enrollment into future terms until all official transcripts have been received.

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International Applicants

If you are an international applicant, you may be required to have your international transcripts reviewed. Information regarding the transcript evaluation process for international students can be found by visiting NACES.

Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment. For information on alternative assessments or TOEFL waivers, please call Admissions or view the official International Admissions policy.

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Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students across the globe.

Who May Qualify?

Active Duty
Reserve/National Guard
Veterans/Retirees
Spouses of Service Members and Veterans/Retirees
Current Department of Defense Employees

Available 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

*Not applicable to certificates.

These rates are reflective of academic year 2025-2026. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.

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Make Your Game Plan with Liberty’s Online Sports Management Degree

What is a sports management degree?

What Will You Study in a Online BS in Sports Management?

Featured Courses

Degree Information

Why Choose Liberty’s Bachelor of Science in Sports Management Degree?

What Sets Us Apart?

Potential Careers for BS in Sports Management Degree Graduates

BS in Sports Management Degree Options

Conference and Event Management

General

Sports Administration

Sports Communication and Public Relations

Sports Outreach

Sports Venue Management

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