The sport industry is booming, creating a demand for well-educated leaders in sport business, management, marketing, media relations, facility planning, event management, and more. St. John's University's acclaimed Bachelor of Science in Sport Management blends business principles with practical experience, offering internships at top organizations in the NYC metro area and beyond.
The program also includes numerous opportunities for additional coursework and minors, with the business minor being the most popular option. For those interested in coaching sports, the program also offers specialized coursework and a Coaching Practicum for the sport coaching minor. Additionally, in conjunction with the Tobin College of Business, the program now offers a minor in Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) in Sport.
Expand your global perspective through a sport management study abroad program exchange in the UK or by participating in other St. John's study abroad programs. These experiences provide a competitive edge, preparing you for a successful career in the dynamic world of sport management.
- Degree Type
- BS
- Area of Interest
- Sport, Hospitality & Fashion
- Associated Colleges or Schools
- Program Location
- Queens Campus
- Required Credit Hours
- 120
Program Contact
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Curriculum
Immerse yourself in the vibrant sports culture of New York City, the epicenter of the sports world. With countless professional teams, iconic venues, and major sporting events, NYC offers unparalleled opportunities to network, intern, and learn from the best in the industry. As a student at St. John’s University, you'll be gaining firsthand experience and making valuable connections that can launch your career in sport management. Whether you're attending a game at Yankee Stadium or CitiField or interning at Madison Square Garden, you’ll be networking with industry leaders, and that’s why New York City provides the ultimate backdrop for your education and career growth in sport management.
There are several tracks a student can take to earn a degree in Sport Management:
To earn the Bachelor of Science Degree in Sport Management, students complete 120 credits, including core, major-sequence and elective courses as outlined below.
Major Area Requirements: 36 Credits Total
Required Coursework: 30 Credits (27 credits + 3-credit Internship)
| Course | Course # (Old/New) | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPM | 1001/1001 | Principles of Sport Management | 3 |
| SPM | 1003/1003 | Current Issues in Sport | 3 |
| SPM | 1004/1004 | Managerial Aspects of Sport Management | 3 |
| SPM | 1010/2001 | Legal Aspects of Sport Management | 3 |
| SPM | 1006/4001 | Seminar in Sport Administration | 3 |
| SPM | 1014/2003 | Stadium and Arena Management | 3 |
| SPM | 1018/2005 | Sport Communication | 3 |
| SPM | 1022/3001 | Sport Marketing | 3 |
| SPM | 1032/3003 | The Economics of Sport | 3 |
| SPM | Varies | Internship | 3 |
Elective Coursework: 6 Credits
6 Credits from the following courses:
| Course | Course # (Old/New) | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPM | 1008/2551 | Sport History | 3 |
| SPM | 1008/2551 | Sport Psychology | 3 |
| SPM | 1040/2553 | Sports, Culture & Society | 3 |
| SPM | 1024/4555 | Sports Risk Management | 3 |
| SPM | 1033/4551 | Sports Ethics and Social Justice | 3 |
| SPM | 1034/4552 | Sport Sales, Sponsorship and Revenue Generation | 3 |
| SPM | 1035/4553 | Sports Analytics | 3 |
| SPM | 1036/3551 | Social Media in Sport | 3 |
| SPM | 1037/3553 | Strategic Sport Management | 3 |
| SPM | 1038/4554 | E-sports Administration and Management | 3 |
| SPM | 1039/4991 | Special Topics in Sport Management | 3 |
| SPM | 1040/2553 | Sports, Culture & Society | 3 |
| SPM | 1041/3552 | Administration and Management of Intercollegiate Athletics | 3 |
| SPM | 1050/3991 | Principles, Philosophy, and Organization of Athletics in Education | 3 |
| SPM | 1051/3992 | Health Sciences Applied to Coaching | 3 |
| SPM | 1052/3993 | Theories and Techniques of Effective Coaching | 3 |
| SPM | 1070/1551 | Opportunities in Sport for Athletes, Managers and Coaches | 3 |
| SPM | 1400/5001 | Sport Management Independent Study | 3 |
| SPM | 1552/1552 | Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Sport | 3 |
| SPM | 3999/3999 | Introduction to Professional Tennis Management | 3 |
Business Courses: 18 Credits
| Course | Course # | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACC | 1007 | Fundamentals of Accounting I | 3 |
| BLW | 1001 | Law and Business | 3 |
| ECO | 1001 | Principles of Economics I | 3 |
| ECO | 1002 | Principles of Economics II | 3 |
| MGT | 1001 | Principles of Management I | 3 |
| MKT | 1001 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
Free Electives: 12 Credits
Other Liberal Arts Requirements: 12 Credits
12 Credits from the following courses
| Course | Course Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MTH | Any Math Course | 3 |
| ENG | Any English Course | 3 |
| PSY | Any Psychology Course | 3 |
| SOC | Any Sociology Course | 3 |
To earn the Bachelor of Science Degree in Sport Management (Business Track), students complete 120 credits, including core, major-sequence and elective courses as outlined below.
Major Area Requirements: 36 Credits Total
Required Coursework: 30 Credits (27 credits + 3-credit Internship)
| Course | Course # (Old/New) | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPM | 1001/1001 | Principles of Sport Management | 3 |
| SPM | 1003/1003 | Current Issues in Sport | 3 |
| SPM | 1004/1004 | Managerial Aspects of Sport Management | 3 |
| SPM | 1006/4001 | Seminar in Sport Administration | 3 |
| SPM | 1010/2001 | Legal Aspects of Sport Management | 3 |
| SPM | 1014/2003 | Stadium and Arena Management | 3 |
| SPM | 1018/2005 | Sport Communication | 3 |
| SPM | 1022/3001 | Sport Marketing | 3 |
| SPM | 1032/3003 | The Economics of Sport | 3 |
| SPM | Varies | Internship | 3 |
Elective Coursework: 6 Credits
6 Credits from the following courses:
| Course | Course # (Old/New) | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPM | 1008/2551 | Sport History | 3 |
| SPM | 1009/2552 | Sport Psychology | 3 |
| SPM | 1024/4555 | Sports Risk Management | 3 |
| SPM | 1033/4551 | Sports Ethics and Social Justice | 3 |
| SPM | 1034/4552 | Sport Sales, Sponsorship and Revenue Generation | 3 |
| SPM | 1035/4553 | Sports Analytics | 3 |
| SPM | 1036/3551 | Social Media in Sport | 3 |
| SPM | 1037/3553 | Strategic Sport Management | 3 |
| SPM | 1038/4554 | E-sports Administration and Management | 3 |
| SPM | 1039/4991 | Special Topics in Sport Management | 3 |
| SPM | 1040/2553 | Sports, Culture & Society | 3 |
| SPM | 1036/3551 | Administration and Management of Intercollegiate Athletics | 3 |
| SPM | 1050/3991 | Principles, Philosophy, and Organization of Athletics in Education | 3 |
| SPM | 1051/3992 | Health Sciences Applied to Coaching | 3 |
| SPM | 1052/3993 | Theories and Techniques of Effective Coaching | 3 |
| SPM | 1070/1551 | Opportunities in Sport for Athletes, Managers and Coaches | 3 |
| SPM | 1400/5001 | Sport Management Independent Study | 3 |
| SPM | 1552/1552 | Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Sport | 3 |
| SPM | 3999/3999 | Introduction to Professional Tennis Management | 3 |
| SPM | 1060/4992 | Special Topics in International Sports | 3 |
Business Courses: 24 Credits
| Course | Course # | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACC | 1007 | Fundamentals of Accounting I | 3 |
| ACC | 1008 | Fundamentals of Accounting II | 3 |
| BLW | 1001 | Law and Business | 3 |
| ECO | 1001 | Principles of Economics I | 3 |
| ECO | 1002 | Principles of Economics II | 3 |
| MGT | 1001 | Principles of Management I | 3 |
| MGT | 1003 | Financial Management | 3 |
| MKT | 1001 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
Free Electives: 12 Credits
Other Liberal Arts Requirements: 12 Credits
12 Credits from the following courses
| Course | Course Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MTH | Any Math Course | 3 |
| ENG | Any English Course | 3 |
| PSY | Any Psychology Course | 3 |
| SOC | Any Sociology Course | 3 |
To earn the Bachelor of Science Degree in Sport Management (Coaching Track), students complete 120 credits, including core, major-sequence and elective courses as outlined below.
Major Area Requirements: 39 Credits Total
Required Coursework: 27 Credits from the following courses:
| Course | Course # (Old/New) | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPM | 1001/1001 | Principles of Sport Management | 3 |
| SPM | 1003/1003 | Current Issues in Sport | 3 |
| SPM | 1004/1004 | Managerial Aspects of Sport Management | 3 |
| SPM | 1006/4001 | Seminar in Sport Administration (Capstone Course) | 3 |
| SPM | 1010/2001 | Legal Aspects of Sport Management | 3 |
| SPM | 1014/2003 | Stadium and Arena Management | 3 |
| SPM | 1018/2005 | Sport Communication | 3 |
| SPM | 1022/3001 | Sport Marketing | 3 |
| SPM | 1032/3003 | The Economics of Sport | 3 |
Required Coaching Option Coursework: 9 Credits
| Course | Course # (Old/New) | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPM | 1050/3991 | Principles, Philosophy, and Organization of Athletics in Education | 3 |
| SPM | 1051/3992 | Health Sciences Applied to Coaching | 3 |
| SPM | 1052/3993 | Theories and Techniques of Effective Coaching | 3 |
Practicum Requirement: 3 Credits chosen from:
| Course | Course # (Old/New) | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPM | 1053/5101 | Practicum in Athletic Coaching | 3 |
Elective Coaching Coursework
| Course | Course # (Old/New) | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPM | 3999/3999 | Introduction to Professional Tennis Management | 3 |
Business Courses: 18 Credits
| Course | Course # | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACC | 1007 | Fundamentals of Accounting I | 3 |
| BLW | 1001 | Law and Business | 3 |
| ECO | 1001 | Principles of Economics I | 3 |
| ECO | 1002 | Principles of Economics II | 3 |
| MGT | 1001 | Principles of Management I | 3 |
| MKT | 1001 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
Free Electives: 9 Credits
Other Liberal Arts Requirements: 12 Credits
12 Credits from the following courses:
| Course | Course Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MTH | Any Math Course | 3 |
| ENG | Any English Course | 3 |
| PSY | Any Psychology Course | 3 |
| SOC | Any Sociology Course | 3 |
Core Requirements: 42 Credits
36 Credits from the following courses:
| Course | Course # | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| DNY | 1000C | Discover New York | 3 |
| FYW | 1000C | First Year Writing | 3 |
| ENG | 1100C | Literature in a Global Context | 3 |
| HIS | 1000C | Emergence of a Global Society | 3 |
| PHI | 1000C | Philosophy of the Human Person | 3 |
| PHI | 1020 or 2200 series | Philosophy | 3 |
| PHI | 3000C | Metaphysics | 3 |
| SCI | 1000C | Scientific Inquiry | 3 |
| SPE | 1000C | Public Speaking for the College Student | 3 |
| THE | 1000C | Perspectives on Christianity | 3 |
| THE | 1040 Series | Theology | 3 |
| THE | Any THE Elective | 3 |
And: Modern Foreign Language/Cultural Studies: 6 Credits from:
6 Credits from any second language or:
| Course | Course # | TItle | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| ART | 1000C | The Creative Process | 3 |
| LAC | 1000C | Language and Culture | 3 |
Courses
- SPM 2554 Name, Image, and Likeness in Sport
- FIN 2300 Personal Finance
- SPM 2001 Legal Aspects of Sport Management
3 credits chosen from
- SPM 3001 Sport Marketing or MKT 3314 Sport Marketing and Media
3 credits chosen from
- SPM 3551 Social Media in Sport or MKT 3331 Social Media Content Creation
No Overlap between Sport Management Major and Minor
University Core Curriculum
Program Objectives
- Develop Sport Industry-Specific Competencies
- Foster Practical Experience and Networking in the Sport Industry
- Cultivate Leadership and Expertise in Sport
Internships and Career Outcomes
Sport Management majors must complete a 3-credit academic internship, equivalent to 135 contact hours with a sport organization. This credit-based work experience provides training and valuable experience under the supervision of a sport industry professional.
While the Division of Sport Management does not place students in internships, faculty, Career Services, the advisory board, alumni, and other university entities can help identify opportunities. Students have interned with numerous sport, recreation, health, wellness, and fitness organizations locally, nationally, and internationally.
After receiving an internship offer, students apply for academic credit, with enrollment managed by the Division. Approval from the Undergraduate Program Director is required, based on an online application, prerequisite courses, and GPA. The site supervisor will also be contacted to confirm internship details.
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More than a Degree: My Path to Success in Sport Management
Just four short years ago, Janeva was finishing up high school. Now, she is a proud St. John’s University graduate with a master’s degree in Sport Management. The journey has been incredibly transformative, eye-opening, thrilling, challenging, and rigorous.
In this reflection piece, she shares the hurdles she overcame, the pivotal moments that redirected her course, and her passionate pursuit of a fulfilling career in Sport Management.
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