BS in Sports Management – Conference & Event Management Master Sports Events with Expertise
120
Credit Hours
100% online,* 8-week courses
Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total
Bring People Together with Our BS in Sports Management – Conference and Event Management Degree
If you love bringing people together to experience a successful meeting, event, or party, then you may want to consider earning a Bachelor of Science in Sports Management – Conference and Event Management. With training in conference and event management, you can better prepare to meet the dynamic needs of clients in a variety of settings. Our bachelor’s degree in sports management with a specialization in conference and event management online is designed to train you on the latest issues, trends, and associated concerns of event management and planning in sporting and non-sporting venues, smaller event venues, and hotel meeting spaces.
At Liberty, we seek to provide the knowledge and experience you need to lead in event planning with excellence and integrity. Our professors seek to help equip you with the skills you need to plan professional events like hotel conventions, corporate events, product launches, weddings, and other celebrations. With the sports management skills that you can hone with this degree, including sport law and ethics, sport communication, and sport finance, you can prepare to take the next step in the exciting world of sports management.
*Some exclusions apply. Please refer to our exclusions page for more information.
Why Choose Liberty’s Online BS in Sports Management – Conference and Event Management Degree?
At Liberty, you don’t have to sacrifice quality for flexibility. Because our conference and event management degree can be completed 100% online with no set login times, you can stay active at work, with your family, or in your church and community. In addition, our talented and experienced faculty are some of our most valuable resources. Throughout this degree program, you can learn from professors who have both education and experience in the hospitality industry. You can be confident that you are receiving a world-class education.
Liberty University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), so you can be confident that your degree holds the credentials you need to pursue job opportunities in conference and event management-related fields. You may want to follow in the footsteps of past graduates who had the opportunity to intern with organizations like Adidas HQ (Germany), the Washington Commanders, DC United, and Push the Rock. Combine your love of sports with your passion for business in our sports management degree.
What Will You Study in Our Bachelor’s in Sports Management – Conference and Event Management Degree Program?
As you pursue your bachelor’s degree in conference and event management, you will study basic management principles and apply them directly to the sports entertainment field. Our online event planning courses blended with our sport management courses provide a rich curriculum that aims to prepare you for a variety of roles in the sports management field.
This degree also provides instruction on how to manage smaller, non-sporting venues, such as hotel convention rooms, conference centers, theaters, performing arts centers, exposition centers, and other facilities for events such as trade shows, weddings, internal and external business events, and more. With our sports event management degree online, you can confidently enter the sports management field – as well as many other industries that require event planning skills – and turn knowledge into wisdom.
You will also study how to bring a team together to accomplish a detailed plan. Understanding the people who work for you and fostering the relationships within your team is key to your success as you embark on a career in this exciting and growing industry. At Liberty, you can become more equipped to effectively communicate through oral, written, and technological methods to increase your value and ability to manage a complicated event schedule.
Potential Career Opportunities
- Conference planner
- Convention service manager
- Corporate planner
- Hotel convention manager
- Meeting/event planner
Featured Courses
- BUSI 313 – Foundations of Project Management
- EMGT 320 – Special Events Management
- EMGT 420 – Conference and Meeting Management*
- SMGT 440 – Guest Service in Sport Venues
*Course guide coming soon
Degree Information
- Our B.S. in Sport Management degrees fall under the School of Business.
- View the Undergraduate Business Course Guides (login required).
Degree Completion Plan
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Tuition & Aid
Your success is our success, which is why we are committed to providing quality academics at an affordable tuition rate. While other colleges are increasing their tuition, we have frozen tuition rates for the majority of our undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs for the past 9 years – and counting.
To continue our mission of providing affordable education, electronic textbooks are provided for all undergraduate courses at no 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 |
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Undergraduate Part Time | $455/Credit |
Military Undergraduate | $250/Credit |
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Admission Information for Our Online Bachelor’s in Sports Management – Conference and Event Management
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.
Transcript Policies
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.
Military Transfers
If you have military-only transfer credits (completed basic training and enlistment), you must request an official military transcript. Please go to the Military Transfer Credit webpage to request your military transcript.
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.
Admissions Office Contact Information
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1971 University Blvd.
Lynchburg, VA 24515
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Military
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 service 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of internships are available for students?
Complete your internship at well-known sports organizations or sport-related businesses and gain hands-on experience in the field.
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