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. 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
We are here to answer any questions you may have about the Sports Management program and admission process.
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 TITLE | CREDITS |
| SPM1001 | Principles and Practices of Sport Management | 3 |
| SPM1003 | Current Issues in Sport | 3 |
| SPM1004 | Managerial Aspects of Sport Management | 3 |
| SPM2001 | Legal Aspects of Sport Management | 3 |
| SPM2003 | Stadium and Arena Management | 3 |
| SPM2005 | Sport Communication | 3 |
| SPM3001 | Sport Marketing | 3 |
| SPM3003 | The Economics of Sport | 3 |
| SPM4001 | Seminar in Sport Administration | 3 |
| SPM5100-SPM5999 | Internship | 3 |
Elective Coursework: 6 Credits
6 Credits from the following courses:
| COURSE # | COURSE TITLE | CREDITS |
| SPM1551 | Opportunities in Sport for Athletes, Managers and Coaches | 3 |
| SPM1552 | Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Sport | 3 |
| SPM2551 | Sport History | 3 |
| SPM2552 | Sport Psychology | 3 |
| SPM2553 | Sports, Culture & Society | 3 |
| SPM2554 | Name, Image and Likeness in Sport | 3 |
| SPM2555 | Leadership in Sport | 3 |
| SPM2999 | Olympic Games in the 21st Century | 3 |
| SPM3551 | Social Media in Sport | 3 |
| SPM3552 | Administration and Management of Intercollegiate Athletics | 3 |
| SPM3553 | Strategic Sport Management | 3 |
| SPM3991 | Principles, Philosophy, and Organization of Athletics in Education | 3 |
| SPM3992 | Health Sciences Applied to Coaching | 3 |
| SPM3993 | Theories and Techniques of Effective Coaching | 3 |
| SPM3999 | Introduction to Professional Tennis Management | 3 |
| SPM4551 | Sport Ethics and Social Justice | 3 |
| SPM4552 | Sport Sales, Sponsorship and Revenue Generation | 3 |
| SPM4553 | Sports Analytics | 3 |
| SPM4554 | Esports Administration and Management | 3 |
| SPM4555 | Sports Risk Management | 3 |
| SPM4991 | Special Topics in Sport Management | 3 |
| SPM4992 | Special Topics in International Sports | 3 |
| SPM5001 | Independent Study | 3 |
| SPM5002 | Independent Study | 3 |
| SPM5011 | Independent Study | 1 |
| SPM5012 | Independent Study | 1 |
| SPM5013 | Independent Study | 1 |
Internships and Practicums (Contact the Undergraduate Program Director):
| COURSE # | COURSE TITLE | CREDITS |
| SPM5101 | Coaching Practicum | 3 |
| SPM5111 | Internship | 1 |
| SPM5112 | Internship | 1 |
| SPM5113 | Internship | 1 |
| SPM5114 | Internship | 1 |
| SPM5333 | Internship | 3 |
| SPM5334 | Internship | 3 |
| SPM5335 | Internship | 3 |
| SPM5336 | Internship | 3 |
| SPM5337 | Internship | 3 |
| SPM5338 | Internship | 3 |
| SPM5666 | Internship | 6 |
| SPM5999 | Internship | 9 |
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 TITLE | CREDITS |
| SPM1001 | Principles and Practices of Sport Management | 3 |
| SPM1003 | Current Issues in Sport | 3 |
| SPM1004 | Managerial Aspects of Sport Management | 3 |
| SPM2001 | Legal Aspects of Sport Management | 3 |
| SPM2003 | Stadium and Arena Management | 3 |
| SPM2005 | Sport Communication | 3 |
| SPM3001 | Sport Marketing | 3 |
| SPM3003 | The Economics of Sport | 3 |
| SPM4001 | Seminar in Sport Administration | 3 |
| SPM5100-SPM5999 | Internship | 3 |
Elective Coursework: 6 Credits
6 Credits from the following courses:
| COURSE # | COURSE TITLE | CREDITS |
| SPM1551 | Opportunities in Sport for Athletes, Managers and Coaches | 3 |
| SPM1552 | Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Sport | 3 |
| SPM2551 | Sport History | 3 |
| SPM2552 | Sport Psychology | 3 |
| SPM2553 | Sports, Culture & Society | 3 |
| SPM2554 | Name, Image and Likeness in Sport | 3 |
| SPM2555 | Leadership in Sport | 3 |
| SPM2999 | Olympic Games in the 21st Century | 3 |
| SPM3551 | Social Media in Sport | 3 |
| SPM3552 | Administration and Management of Intercollegiate Athletics | 3 |
| SPM3553 | Strategic Sport Management | 3 |
| SPM3991 | Principles, Philosophy, and Organization of Athletics in Education | 3 |
| SPM3992 | Health Sciences Applied to Coaching | 3 |
| SPM3993 | Theories and Techniques of Effective Coaching | 3 |
| SPM3999 | Introduction to Professional Tennis Management | 3 |
| SPM4551 | Sport Ethics and Social Justice | 3 |
| SPM4552 | Sport Sales, Sponsorship and Revenue Generation | 3 |
| SPM4553 | Sports Analytics | 3 |
| SPM4554 | Esports Administration and Management | 3 |
| SPM4555 | Sports Risk Management | 3 |
| SPM4991 | Special Topics in Sport Management | 3 |
| SPM4992 | Special Topics in International Sports | 3 |
| SPM5001 | Independent Study | 3 |
| SPM5002 | Independent Study | 3 |
| SPM5011 | Independent Study | 1 |
| SPM5012 | Independent Study | 1 |
| SPM5013 | Independent Study | 1 |
Internships and Practicums (Contact the Undergraduate Program Director):
| COURSE # | COURSE TITLE | CREDITS |
| SPM5101 | Coaching Practicum | 3 |
| SPM5111 | Internship | 1 |
| SPM5112 | Internship | 1 |
| SPM5113 | Internship | 1 |
| SPM5114 | Internship | 1 |
| SPM5333 | Internship | 3 |
| SPM5334 | Internship | 3 |
| SPM5335 | Internship | 3 |
| SPM5336 | Internship | 3 |
| SPM5337 | Internship | 3 |
| SPM5338 | Internship | 3 |
| SPM5666 | Internship | 6 |
| SPM5999 | Internship | 9 |
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 |
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.
For more information and to apply, click here.
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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.
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Location: St. John's University - Manhattan Campus, New York, NY.
Registration: Faculty registration ($120); Student registration ($40); Case study - team of four students ($120)
Call for Abstracts: The deadline for abstract submission is March 10th, 2025.
Conference Hotel: Wyndham Garden Chinatown
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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.
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