Bachelor of Science in Sports Management
Radford, USA
BSc
DURATION
4 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Jul 2025
TUITION FEES
USD 25,633 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* out-of-state, commuter student | $12,548: in-state, commuter student. Additional fees may apply
Key Summary
The Sport Management program prepares students for careers as potential leaders and administrators in the sports industry. Possible positions may be found in collegiate athletics, municipal parks and recreation departments, community sports programs, professional sports leagues, and commercial sports industries such as fitness and activity centers.
Why Study Sport Management at Radford?
- Professional fieldwork is a capstone experience for students in this major.
- The program offers unique internship sites and jobs where you can gain experience and employment.
- You will have the opportunity to engage in undergraduate research with faculty members and attend a national conference.
- As a student, you can work directly with Radford University Athletics, the Student Health and Wellness Center, and the Esports Center in areas including fan experience, marketing, communications, fitness management, gaming, and facilities management.
- The program offers a well-rounded curriculum that covers the sociocultural aspects of sports, as well as sports business and general business. The curriculum focus is heavily on hands-on, experiential learning.
- Our alumni network includes individuals working in professional sports, college sports, events and facilities, and community-based organizations.
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What are Foundation scholarships?
Unlike institutional scholarships, Foundation scholarships are not funded by Radford University. They are privately funded, and most are created by individual donors. These individuals are often Radford University alumni, current/retired faculty, or friends of the University. Most Foundation scholarship funds are managed and invested by the Radford University Foundation so that the principal grows and Radford can continue to award year after year. There are also nonprofit foundations that provide funds for Radford University to award each year.
Foundation scholarships are competitive, and students need to re-apply each year. Eligibility varies for each of these scholarships. Major, merit, financial need, and leadership experience may be considered. Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), writing essays, or including references may be required for some scholarships.
Institutional scholarships are funded by Radford University and are part of Radford’s annual budget. They are awarded by Admissions or Athletics to incoming students and athletes as part of Radford’s recruitment/retention initiatives. Students do not need to apply. Examples of institutional scholarships include Highlander of Distinction, Transfer Excellence, and Phi Theta Kappa.
The Sport Management program prepares students for entry-level careers as potential leaders and administrators in the sports industry. Possible positions may be found in collegiate athletics, municipal parks and recreation departments, community sports programs, professional sports leagues, amateur sports organizations, and commercial sports industries such as fitness and activity centers, sports camps, and other private sports organizations. Professional fieldwork is a capstone experience for students in this major.
REAL Curriculum
This major fulfills the A and L areas of the REAL Curriculum. Students will be able to describe and analyze how culture influences sport, and how sport influences society. Through coursework and field experience, students will develop a professional identity through the application of knowledge of the sport management field to real-world settings. Students need majors and/or minors to fulfill the R and E areas to complete the REAL Curriculum requirements.
REAL Foundational Requirements
- Foundational Writing (3 credits)
- Foundational Math (3 credits)
REAL Cornerstone Requirements
- Writing Intensive (WI) Courses (6 credits)
General Education Requirements
General Education courses will be denoted below with a (GE). Students are required to take at least 30 credit hours of general education designated courses within their degree requirements. The Sport Management major includes 24 general education credits.
Major Requirements (60-66 credits)
- Required Courses (30-36 credits)
Concentration
- Sport Administration (15 credits)
Coaching Management (15 credits)
- Required (3 credits)
- Choose 12 credits
Required Outside Coursework (21 credits)
Additional Degree Requirements
A 2.0 cumulative and in major grade point average is required for admission and graduation for this major. (All ESHE, and HLTH courses are used for the calculation of the major grade point average.)
Open Credit Hours (54-60 credits)
These credits can be used to fulfill additional courses, majors, minors, and/or REAL Curriculum requirements, including Foundational Writing and Foundational Math.
Total Credits Needed for Degree 120
Current students are interning at:
- Salem Red Sox
- Christiansburg Parks and Recreation
- Wake Forest University
- Radford University
- Baltimore Orioles
- Tri City Chili Peppers
- XFL Newsroom
- Kingsmill Resort
- Sports Media Inc.
- Bike and Roll Miami
- Perfect Game
Students currently have careers at:
- Radford University Athletics
- James Madison University Athletics
- University of Kentucky Basketball
- VMI Athletics
- Western Carolina University Athletics
- Christiansburg Parks and Recreation
- Salem Red Sox
- Rhino Sports
- Floyd County Parks and Recreation
- Start to Finish
- Washington Capitals
- Savannahs Golf Club
- Norfolk Admirals Club
- Allied Integrated Marketing
- Bucknell University Athletics and Learfield
- Virginia Beach Sportsplex
- YMCA
- University of Southern Mississippi
- NASCA
Opportunities for Sport Management students at Radford
- You are encouraged to join the Sport Management Club to network with like-minded students and gain further sport-related experience.
- You are encouraged to minor in marketing, management, communications, Esport, or other related areas.