Bachelor of Science in Sport Management Degree

Overview

WHY CONSIDER A BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN SPORT MANAGEMENT DEGREE?


Skilled sport management professionals are the true force that powers successful sport organizations around the country and around the world. Earning a bachelor's in sport management degree is an important first step for anyone who is looking to pursue a career in this field.

Post University's Bachelor of Science in Sport Management Degree program is designed to help turn your love of sports into a successful career in this dynamic field. Taught by faculty members with advanced academic degrees and extensive experience in the world of sport management, our program fuses Sport Management and business courses to help students develop the skills and experiences they'll need to succeed in this competitive field.

A bachelor's in sport management degree from Post University prepares graduates for management, administrative, and marketing careers in sport and sport-related companies.

Our Bachelor of Science in Sport Management Degree program encourages students to participate in internships and cooperative educational experiences in order to gain valuable hands-on, real-world experience before they graduate with a bachelor's in sport management degree . Additionally, students will take an interesting assortment of courses in liberal arts, organizational leadership, and personal development—all of which provide the breadth and depth of knowledge needed to become a leader in the field of Sport Management.

THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN SPORT MANAGEMENT DEGREE PROGRAM AT POST UNIVERSITY IS IDEAL FOR THOSE WHO WANT TO:

  • Gain the skills and experiences they'll need to succeed in a wide range of career opportunities in the sport industry
  • Enhance self-awareness, build confidence and develop a strong sense of direction through a careful blend of Bachelor of Science in Sport Management Degree program courses, general education and elective courses
  • Make connections across disciplines so they're better prepared to respond to a diverse and constantly changing global marketplace
  • Participate in internship and cooperative education programs that offer real-life work experience before they graduate with their bachelor's in sport management degree
  • Learn from faculty members who have advanced degrees and years of relevant experience in the field of sport management

BENEFITS OF THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN SPORT MANAGEMENT DEGREE PROGRAM AT POST UNIVERSITY

  • Post University is an accredited New England university that has been providing quality education to its students since 1890.
  • Our small classes are taught by faculty members who have advanced degrees and extensive real-world experience in the sport management field.
  • We offer a high-quality, career-focused bachelor's in sport management degree program that will make a real difference in your future career.
  • Our Bachelor of Science in Sport Management Degree program features a forward-thinking curriculum with a strong focus on innovation, creativity and leadership. You won't be learning from static text on a page; you'll be part of a highly interactive, practice-based learning environment.
  • You will get a great return on your investment (ROI), earning a valuable degree at an affordable price.
  • You can transfer up to 90 credits from another accredited institution.

Advisor Contact Information
Deron Grabel
203.596.4647
dgrabel@post.edu

SPORT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM FAST FACTS
     
STUDENTS IN THIS DEGREE PROGRAM
91  
     
OCCUPATIONS
This degree will prepare you for the following careers:
Coaches and Scouts
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General and Operations Managers
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Managers, All Other
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Recreation Workers
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2010- 2011 PROGRAM COMPLETERS
4
 
2010-2011 PROGRAM COMPLETERS IN NORMAL TIME
100%*
*Students who do not transfer in any credits typically complete this program within 5 years.
     
JOB PLACEMENT
Data not yet available.
     
     
 
ACCREDITATION
Post University is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc., (NEASC) through its Commission on Institutions of Higher Education.

Post University's Business School also is a candidate for Accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)
 
TUITION & FEES 2011-2012
Program Cost: $104,000*
Room and Board: $39,400*
Approximate Program Text Book Cost: $4,800*

* This is the program cost for the entire 120-credit degree program using current tuition and room and board rates. Program costs will vary depending on transfer credits and financial aid amounts.
   
FINANCIAL AID
100% of students receive some form of Financial Aid
   
MEDIAN LOAN DEBT
Number of Borrowers: 88
Federal Private Loans Institutional Loans
(Amount Borrowed) (Amount Borrowed) (Amount Owed)
$11,324 $89 $2,000
   
RETENTION RATES
58% of full-time Freshmen who enrolled at Post University's Main Campus in the Fall semester of 2009 returned for the 2010 Fall semester.

The program retention rate is 72%.
 
AVERAGE CLASS SIZE
16 students  
   
UNIVERSITY FACULTY
Full-time: 35  
Part-time: 298
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