Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Sport Management)
Do you want to study in an ever-changing field where business, entertainment, and sports collide? If so, the Sport Management program at Ashland University is for you.
Ashland University’s Sport Management program focuses on the business of sport and recreation to prepare you for a successful career in the fast-growing, multi-billion-dollar sports industry.
What to Expect in the Sport Management Program
The Sport Management program at Ashland University is real-world focused, combining a strong curriculum with an emphasis on hands-on experience. Our program has a proud history of preparing students for outstanding achievements at world-renowned sports organizations and other programs nationwide.
Sport Management Program Benefits
As a Sport Management major, you’ll have the opportunity to take part in professional development days, where you’ll meet with professionals already working for major sport organizations like the NBA, NFL, and MLB, campus recreation departments, and various other hospitality and leisure service center organizations.
Other program benefits include:
- Gain irreplaceable field experience with a huge selection of internship opportunities
- Learn in small class sizes with individualized attention
- Access innovative instruction from dedicated faculty determined to help you succeed
- Join the Sport Business Club for guest speakers, on-campus events, career fairs, and conferences
- Benefit from easy access to a broad network of sports professionals through faculty members and active alumni
Core Curriculum
The sport management curriculum emphasizes experiential learning through practical assignments and an internship requirement. You’ll study the most relevant course content with examples often pulled from the latest research of many sport and recreation journals to ensure you’re getting an up-to-date education that will prepare you for the current industry.
Sample courses include:
- Introduction to Sport, Recreation, and Leisure
- Sports Marketing
- Global Perspective in Sports
A huge selection of internship opportunities are available to you in locations ranging from professional athletic organizations to fitness clubs and recreational centers.
Sample internship opportunities include:
- Akron Rubberducks
- International Tennis Hall of Fame (Newport, RI)
- Intersport (Chicago, IL)
- Cleveland Browns
- Pro Football Hall of Fame
- Rocket Mortage Fieldhouse
- Ohio State University Athletics
- Spire Institutute
Intakes
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- May
- Aug
Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Minimum English Language Requirements
English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
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Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
- Athletic Director
- Campus Recreation - Program Coordinator
- Municipal Recreation Supervisor
- Country Club Manager
- Commercial Recreation - Marketing Director
- Golf Administration - Assistant Director of Greens and Grounds for USGA
- Event Management - Event Planner
- Sport Marketing and Promotions
PSW Opportunity
12 to 36 months( OPT duration depends on the major studied)
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Undergraduate: 2.5 GPA, 18 ACT or 960 SAT
Nursing Undergraduate: 3.0 GPA, 20 ACT or 1030 SAT
Our incoming undergraduate students obtain, on average, a 3.4 GPA and a 23 ACT score.
If you don't think you meet both automatic admission requirements, you should still apply as you may meet alternative criteria for admission.
Did you graduate from high school, or the equivalent, 3+ years ago? No standardized test score required.
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- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 04 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
83800 USD
Annual Cost of Living: 12000 USD
Application Fee: 50 USD
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