Sport Management, Bachelor of Science

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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Global Approach to Education

Students in the Sport Management Program will be taught by faculty who have been published in the European Sport Management Quarterly, Global Sport Management News, International Journal of Sport Management, International Journal of Economic Sciences, and Olympika – The International Journal of Olympic Studies. Our faculty have attended conferences and presented papers in Australia, Canada, China, Denmark, Germany, Hungary, Italy, New Zealand, Taiwan, Turkey, and the United Kingdom. This international experience and research focus becomes integrated into our curriculum. It gives our graduates an edge over students who have not been exposed to such a wide variety of international issues in their coursework.

The Division of Sport Management offers study abroad and student exchange programs specifically designed for sport management students. A summer session runs in Rome each year during the month of June. This program provides students with a global perspective on issues related to the profession and an understanding of athletics's role in international relations. A full-semester exchange program is also available for students at Leeds Metropolitan University in the United Kingdom. These international experiences provide unique opportunities for students in the program to gain an edge as future managers in the sports and recreation industry.

Admission Requirements

For more information about admission to this and other acclaimed undergraduate programs at St. John’s University, please visit Undergraduate Admission online. Or contact us directly at:

Admission Office - Queens Campus
718-990-2000
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Additional Information

Students can also gain an academic and professional edge by joining the Sport Management Association. One of more than 180 student clubs at St. John's, the Association coordinates events, activities, and publications that benefit majors. Events include an annual Career Night and guest lectures from industry professionals at annual meetings. The Association also provides information about internships, volunteer opportunities, industry news, and other topics of interest to Sport Management majors.

Honor societies include The Collins College of Professional Studies Honor Society, which recognizes undergraduates demonstrating academic excellence and involvement in campus, church, or community activities. Applicants must have completed at least 60 credits (30 in CCPS) with an index of 3.5 for all coursework.

Sport Management majors also benefit from the outstanding academic resources for which St. John's is known. Facilities include high-tech classrooms, laboratories, and our 1.7 million-volume University Library. Our D’Angelo Center is a five-story, 127,000-square-foot University and Student Center with classrooms, lecture halls, a Starbucks Café, and a full-service food court.