Sport Management Degree (BS) | Indiana State University

Why Earn a Bachelor’s Degree in Sport Management at Indiana State?

Sport management is the study and practice of the organizational and management side of athletics at every level. Our sport management program combines industry principles and knowledge with practical training in event planning, sports administration, marketing and revenue generation, leadership, sport for recreation, team management, sports law, finance, and more.

Learn from Our Excellent Faculty

Indiana State's instructors enjoy strong relationships with professionals and organizations in the industry. Your professors will leverage their networks to help you discover internships and other hands-on learning opportunities. And our small class sizes create opportunities for personalized collaboration with your faculty so you can benefit from their decades of industry experience.

What You'll Learn in the Sport Management Program

The BS in sport management gives you a strong foundation for a career in sports and related leadership areas. You can complete our sport management bachelor’s degree program in four years of full-time study.

You will complete a semester-long internship with a professional supervisor or faculty member to enhance your skills and familiarize you with the business environment. During this experience, you will work directly with clients and professional colleagues as you learn more about organizational design, marketing, and facilities management.

Transfer Credit

Indiana State University accepts credit from regionally accredited colleges and universities within the United States, and from selected schools located outside the United States. Credit also may be granted for military training and experience. Previously earned college credit can be applied toward completion of the program per Indiana State's transfer guidelines.

Transfer Guidelines

Career Possibilities for Sport Management Majors

A bachelor’s degree in sport management from Indiana State prepares you for a career in private and public sports organizations. This includes professional sports teams, intercollegiate athletic programs, health and fitness clubs, wellness centers, Special Olympics, and other sports organizations. Our students are also prepared to pursue graduate studies, particularly in business administration and marketing.

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Representing Athletes

Sport management alumnus Chris Overton, ’16, found his passion for athletics and business at Indiana State. Founder of Believe Sports Group, he now represents professional athletes as an agent in the National Football League and Canadian Football League.

Read Chris Overton’s story.