BS Major • Minor
The Bachelor of Science (BS) in Sport Management degree program at Geneva College combines your passion for sports with the essential business expertise required for a successful career. With courses taught by experienced professionals led by Christian principles, you foster your growth of ethical decision-making and leadership—crucial elements to encouraging and serving God and neighbor in this dynamic field.
Courses taught by both business and sports administration professionals
Geneva’s BS in Sport Management degree program holds a national accreditation and designation as a college of distinction
Classes combine physical education and fitness with business and management for practical application in a variety of careers
Why is baseball America’s pastime? Why is football so popular? In this course, you analyze the sociology of sports through a Christian lens, broadening your understanding of topics like youth sports, women’s sports, and the connection between sports and the economy
Learn about liability, negligence, risk, contracts, and more as you study the intersection between athletics and business
In this course, an experienced varsity coach at Geneva teaches the philosophy of coaching—including its challenges and demands—through practical experience in training, conditioning, and recruitment practices
Take a closer look at the agencies that govern sports as you learn about regulations, organization, administration, and labor relations within the growing world of sports
The Sport Management program is currently made up of a Sport Management major, a Sport Coaching minor, and a Sport Management minor. In addition, a robust sport internship/practicum program is being created.
The following is the growth potential for careers in Sport Management:
Based on these statistics, the sport industry offers multiple opportunities for students and is a growth industry for numerous jobs in sport related fields.
The learning objectives for the sport management major are:
According to U.S. News & World Report, the top 25% of sports coaches make an average of $60,400 a year. Based on this statistic, the sports industry offers multiple opportunities for students, dominating the labor market as a growth industry. Earning your sport management degree empowers you to give back to your community while doing what you love. With sports industry occupations growing, you can coordinate events for your hometown, start a sports marketing campaign, or coach a team that brings home the gold—the choice is yours.
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BS Major • Minor
BS Major • Minor
BS Major • Minor
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From Little League to college athletics, sports have had a huge impact in your life. Your athletic pursuits have taught you the value of perseverance and teamwork -- and kept you in peak physical shape. Now, you're eager to help others achieve athletic glory, all while pursuing an exciting career in sports management.
If you dream of a career in sports, you’ll be happy to know there are many more career options in the sporting industry today than ever before—careers that allow you to work directly with athletes or behind the scenes supporting athletic events. So, what do you major in for a career in sports? What are some jobs that involve sports?
Few careers provide a blend of excitement, personal satisfaction, and lucrative opportunities quite like sports management. This is a wonderfully diverse career path that is bursting with potential. Keep reading to learn what sports management is, why it's such a great field to pursue, and how a targeted degree can prepare you for success after you graduate.
As you consider your future career, you may be thinking that you want to find an option that not only pays well but is also fun. What jobs pay well but are fun? The answer depends on your major, but these are some excellent choices.
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