See the World While Earning Your Degree in Global Sports Business and Leadership
Our curriculum immerses students in several practical opportunities, complementing our cutting-edge, globally focused, classroom-based learning. This program is built around real-world, hands-on experiences that will give students a competitive edge as they enter the workforce.
Global Sports Business and Leadership Program Highlights
- The only undergraduate Global Sports Business and Leadership program in the entire country.
- One-of-a-kind curriculum that combines theory with practical skills.
- All professors teaching in this program have several years of hands-on sports experience at the high school, college, and/or professional levels.
- Through two practicums, an internship, and a study abroad experience, students gain hands-on experience early in their college journey by
working with sports organizations and industry professionals, applying their knowledge in professional settings to build their resumes and networks,
and expanding their global perspective by exploring international sports markets and cultures. - Four Concentrations: Media Relations; Equity & Social Justice; Athlete Wellness Management; and Hospitality, Tourism, & Event Management
Modality & Benefits
Get a traditional college experience with lively in-person classroom discussions and close proximity to your professors, mentors, and best friends.
Start Dates:
January & August
- Semester-Based Timeline
- Face-to-Face Instruction
- In-Person Office Hours & Support
- Relationships & Networking
- Extracurriculars & Immersive Campus Experience
Global Sports Business and Leadership Curriculum
Major Requirements
- Please stay tuned.
Popular Sports Management Classes
- Introduction to Global Sports Business and Leadership
Explores management principles related to sports business and leadership. - Sports in American Life and Popular Culture
Explores the representation of American sports in literature, film, and popular culture. - Esports: Competing in the Global Digital Arena
Explores the rise of Esports as a global phenomenon and its intersection with international competition and digital entertainment.
Steer Your Team to Success
The global sports market is a multi-billion-dollar industry that continues to grow and evolve, offering a wide range of career opportunities. Valued at over $500 billion USD (2024 estimate), it is projected to exceed $700 billion by 2030, driven by media rights, sponsorships, merchandising, ticket sales, esports, and digital transformation.
Start a Thrilling Career
- Professional & Amateur Sports
- Sports, Business, & Management
- Marketing, Media, & Communications
- Data & Sports Analytics
- Sponsorship & Sales
- Health, Fitness, & Sports Science
- Legal & Compliance
- Technology & Innovation
- International & Global Development
Get your MBA in One Year
Increase your earning potential and become even more marketable with a master's degree. Your solid foundation will make you a strong candidate for any graduate program. Check out our 1-year MBA program.
Next Steps for Your Degree in Global Sports Business and Leadership
- Industry Outlook
- Career Paths
- Graduate School