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Sport Management Bachelor's Degree Online

This flexible online sports management degree program gives you the tools and qualifications to play a rewarding role in the sport industry. Pursue a career path in recreation, fitness, esports or event management, or prepare for leadership in amateur and professional athletics.

Next Apply Date: 8/5/26
Next Class Start Date: 8/19/26
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Next Apply Date: 8/5/26
Next Class Start Date: 8/19/26

Program Overview

Learn more about our online sports management degree

Turn your passion for sports into a game-changing career with a B.S. in Sport Management degree from A-State Online. Develop critical-thinking, communication and leadership skills that will enhance your resume and help you stand out as a professional who can handle issues and challenges within the sports sector. You will explore topics such as diversity; marketing data; optimizing ROI; sport promotion; the e-Sports emergence; the operation of athletic centers and recreational facilities; and legal issues related to the sports, exercise and fitness industries.

Tailor this program to your specific interests and boost your marketability by adding an A-State undergraduate certificate, which is included with your tuition. Choose from career-ready certificates that focus on social media; graphic communications; leadership studies; Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) and more.

In this program you will:

  • Gain broad exposure to and knowledge of the business of sports
  • Identify specific areas of interest within the sports industry that may be a future career path (or career path development)
  • Develop critical-thinking skills around current issues in sports
  • Expand management and organizational skills for a position in the business of sports
In this program you will:+
  • Gain broad exposure to and knowledge of the business of sports
  • Identify specific areas of interest within the sports industry that may be a future career path (or career path development)
  • Develop critical-thinking skills around current issues in sports
  • Expand management and organizational skills for a position in the business of sports

Prepare for an exciting role, such as:

  • Events Manager
  • Sports Marketing Manager
  • Facilities Coordinator
  • Fitness Representative
Prepare for an exciting role, such as:+
  • Events Manager
  • Sports Marketing Manager
  • Facilities Coordinator
  • Fitness Representative

Learn industry-relevant skills that employers seek:

  • Communication
  • Fundraising
  • Sales and promotion
  • Public relations
Learn industry-relevant skills that employers seek:+
  • Communication
  • Fundraising
  • Sales and promotion
  • Public relations

Also available:

A-State offers a variety of online undergraduate programs. Explore opportunities such as the online bachelor's degree in nutrition and online bachelor's degree in health studies.

Per Credit Tuition: $302
Transfer Credits: Up to 90 hours
Credit Hours 120

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Tuition

Tuition information for the online sports management bachelor's degree

A-State's online programs are affordable and convenient. You may also qualify for financial aid. Learn more.

The B.S. in Sport Management online program offers the same low, pay-by-the-course tuition to all U.S. residents. All fees are included. Tuition may be subject to change on a yearly basis.

Tuition breakdown:

Per Credit Hour: $302
Tuition Per Course: $906

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Calendar

The schedule for our bachelor’s in sport management program

Our B.S. in Sport Management is a flexible online program featuring accelerated coursework and multiple start dates per year.

Please note Summer 1 and Summer 2 terms are 5 weeks in duration for this program.

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TermProgram Start DateApplication DeadlineDocument DeadlineRegistration DeadlinePayment DueLast Class Day
Summer 26/29/266/15/266/15/266/25/266/26/267/31/26
Fall 18/19/268/5/268/5/268/13/268/14/2610/2/26
Fall 210/12/269/28/269/28/2610/8/2610/9/2612/4/26

Now enrolling:

Next Apply Date 8/5/26
Start Class 8/19/26

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Admissions

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Review the admission requirements for the online B.S. in Sport Management program and take the next step toward earning your degree.

Applying to A-State Online is simple. Our streamlined process and dedicated enrollment specialists are here to help you complete your application quickly and confidently.

Admission Requirements:

  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • 2.0 GPA for transferring credits
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Admissions Requirements Details

Arkansas State University offers multiple admission pathways for undergraduate students, based on your academic background and prior college experience.

Transfer Students (13+ College Credits)

You may be admitted as a transfer student if you:

  • Have 13 or more transferable college credit hours
  • Earned a 2.0 cumulative GPA or higher on all transferable coursework

First‑Time Freshmen (0–12 College Credits)

All freshman applicants are required to submit official ACT or SAT scores.

Recent High School Graduates (within the last 5 years)

You may be automatically admitted if you meet one of the following criteria:

  • 3.0 cumulative high school GPA (or equivalent GED score), or
  • ACT 19+ (super score) or SAT 990+, or
  • Top 20% of your high school graduating class

Applicants who do not meet automatic admission criteria may still be considered through an admissions appeal process.

Non-Traditional Students (Out of High School 5+ Years)

If you have been out of high school five years or more and have completed 12 or fewer college credit hours, you may be admitted if you:

  • Hold a high school diploma or state‑approved equivalent
  • Submit official Accuplacer, ACT or SAT scores
  • Have not previously enrolled at Arkansas State University

High school GPA is not considered for this admission pathway. Applicants are admitted based on diploma status and test scores.

Note: Regardless of admission type, if you have 0-12 transferable college hours, test scores will still need to be submitted for reporting purposes to the Arkansas Department of Higher Education (ADHE). Although test scores are not needed for an admission decision, they are needed to register for your first course. Accuplacer test scores are an acceptable alternative to ACT/SAT scores and must be dated within the past five years.

​Application Submission Requirements

Submitting your application takes three easy steps: filling out the application, submitting your documents and paying the application fee.

  1. When completing the online application, select 100% online student and then complete all the steps on the online application.
  2. Pay $30.00 non-refundable application fee.
  3. Submit all official college transcripts.
  4. Submit official high school transcripts (if applicable).
  5. Submit official ACT/ SAT test scores (if applicable).

If you have any questions along the way, call us at 866-621-8096 and we’ll be happy to help answer questions.

Document Submission Address

Submit all documents to:

A-State Online
P.O. Box 2520
State University, AR 72467

Fax: 870-972-3548
Email: [email protected]

For Non-US Postal Mail Overnight Delivery Only:

A-State Online
c/o Central Receiving
2713 Pawnee St.
Jonesboro, AR 72401

Courses

What you'll learn in your sport management online courses

To earn your Bachelor of Science in Sport Management, you need to complete 120 credit hours of coursework. The program includes 38 credit hours of general education courses, 50 credit hours of major courses, 12 credit hours of certificate courses, and 20 credit hours of electives. You can finish faster by transferring previously earned credit hours. Transfer credit hours will be evaluated during the admission process.

You can view your schedule of courses for this degree through the Course Smartsheet:

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How to Use the Course Smartsheet

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These courses must be taken to complete your degree. HHPR11883 must be completed only if HHPR11203 is not completed as the First Year Making Connections Course, therefore this is 0-3 hours in Major Requirements.

Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Communication needs of people in business and professional settings.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Fundamental aspects of the clinical research process involving human subjects. The course will include an overview of the research process, procedures, sampling data collection and analysis.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Introductory course for the prospective HPESS major. Provides insight to the history, sociological impact, and objectives of physical education and sport, with emphasis on current professional literature and vocational opportunities. HPESS majors must make a C or better in this course. Spring.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Capstone experience for Exercise Science, Health Promotion, Sport Management majors. Enrollment must occur during the last semester of the degree program. Must have completed all departmental requirements, including C or better in all major courses. Fall, Spring, Summer. Prerequisites: Prerequisite for Exercise Science majors only and departmental permission, ES 4843.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Capstone experience for Exercise Science, Health Promo­tion, Sport Management majors. Enrollment must occur during the last semester of the degree program. Must have all departmental requirements, including C or better in all major courses. Fall, Spring, Summer. Prerequisites: Prerequisites for Exercise Science majors only and departmental permission, ES 4843.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Students will learn basic computer skills that can be used immediately, throughout college, and beyond. Emphasis on learning basic office ap­plications in word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentation graphics. Fall, Spring.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 2
Provides knowledge and appreciation of the importance of physical fitness for lifelong health, wellness, and a quality life, and opportunities for psychomotor development.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
The course explores the historical background of video gaming and how it leads to the emergence of the esports industry. Students will apply their knowledge to assess esports from a sport, business, and event management perspective.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Theories, concepts, and research associated with sport consumer behaviors.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Financial concepts and theories and their application in the professional, intercollegiate, and commercial sport industries.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Principles and practices for operating athletic centers and recreational facilities.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Legal issues as it relates to the law, liability, legal systems and the rights of those involved in the sport, exercise, and the fitness industry.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
The measurement, management, and analysis of sport marketing data to guide strategic decision making, maximize effectiveness, and optimize return on investment.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Planning, organizing, leading, and evaluating of institutional and community sports programs.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
An exploration of major issues, ethical theories, moral reasoning and their impact on the operation of programs in sport, physical education, fitness, athletics, and recreation.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Concepts of diversity in analyzing sport practices and practical implications for promoting diversity in sport and athletics. Focus will be given to implementing sport programs in socially diverse settings and for underrepresented groups.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Provides a critical perspective of managing international sports venues including planning, design, operations, maintenance, marketing, finance, and event management. Students are exposed to sport venues and management practices in the international sport environment through study abroad. Instructor permission required.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
An exploration of historical and present issues relating to the development of global sporting identities.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Analysis of laws, regulations, and ethical considerations affecting the strategic communication industry.

You must complete one of the online undergraduate certificates, which totals 9-12 credit hours. The certificate programs that best complement the B.S. in Sport Management degree are: Corporate Media, Game Production and Development, Graphic Communication, Social Media Management, and Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) though you may choose any certificate currently offered.

You must complete 20-23 credit hours of electives to satisfy the 120 credit hours required for this program. Courses may be chosen with the assistance of an advisor and per your degree plan. Electives can come from any courses offered as long as prerequisites are met.

Students must take the following courses.

First-year course - Students must take the following Making Connections online course. If you transfer in more than 12 credit hours, you will not be required to take the Making Connections course. You may replace that 3-hour course with a 3-hour elective course.

First-year course (3 hours)
HHPR11203

Departmental (3 hours)
SPCH10003

Communication Requirement (6 hours)

ENGL10103
ENGL10203

Mathematics Requirement (3 hours)

Students must take MATH11003 or any MATH course that requires MATH11003 as prerequisite.

Arts and Humanities Requirement (6 hours)
You must complete 6 credit hours from this section. At least one course must be selected from MUSC10003, THTR10003, or ARHS10003, and at least one course must be selected from ENGL21103, ENGL21203, or PHIL11003.

Social Sciences Requirement (9 hours)
Students must complete 12 credit hours of Social Sciences courses. At least one course must be selected from PLSC20003, HIST21103 or HIST21203.

Life Science Requirement (4 hours)
Students must take either BIO 1003 with BIO 1001 lab or BIOL24003 with BIOL24001.

Physical Sciences Requirement (4 hours)
Students must complete CHEM12103 with CHEM12101 lab.

Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
FINE ARTS. Introduction to major artists, media, styles and works of art within their cultural and historical contexts for the non-art major. Note, this course does not meet general education requirements for any degree in art.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 1
Laboratory, must be taken with BIO 1003. There will be a fee when purchasing the LabKit. Please visit the tuition and fees page for pricing.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
The major characteristics and processes of life emphasizing the human organism. Promotes understanding of diversity and unity among living organisms with focus on ecological interactions and responsibilities of people within their social and natural environment. Lecture three hours per week. Special course fees may apply. Must be taken with BIO 1001.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 1
The behavior of matter with respect to life processes, cells, tissues, functional anatomy of integumentary, skeletal, muscular and nervous systems, cat anatomy, nerve and muscle preparations and recordings. Two hours per week. Special course fees may apply. (ACTS#: BIOL 2404)
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Introduction to the biology of atoms, mol­ecules, organelles and cellular functions, tissues, functional anatomy of integumentary, skeletal, muscular and central nervous systems, interaction with external environment. Three hours per week. Special course fees may apply. (ACTS#: BIOL 2404
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 1
Special course fees ap­ply. Corequisites: CHEM 1043.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
A one semester chemistry survey course introducing selected fundamental concepts including dimensional analysis, mole concept, atomic and molecular structure, nomenclature, chemical reactions, thermochemistry, intermolecular interactions, gases, mixtures, kinetics, equilibrium and acid base chemistry. Prerequisites: completion of MATH 1023, MATH 1043, or a MATH course for which these are a prerequisite. Corequisites: CHEM 1041.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
The theory and practice of communication in interpersonal, small groups, and public speaking contexts, emphasizing proficiency in message organization, delivery, and critical thinking.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Study and practice of fundamentals of written communication in­cluding principles of grammar, punctuation, spelling, organization, and careful analytical reading. Fall, Spring. (ACTS#: ENGL 1013) Prerequisites: with grade of C or better, for ENG 1013.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Continues the practice of ENG 1003, to develop further the skills learned in that course. Based on reading and discussion of various types of writing, the students’ essays will provide practice in different kinds of rhetorical development including re­search and documentation. Fall, Spring. (ACTS#: ENGL 1023) Prerequisites: must complete ENG 1003 with grade of C or better for degree.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Introduction to the analysis and interpretation of literary works from several historical periods ranging from early civilizations through the Renaissance.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Introduction to the analysis and interpretation of literary works from several historical periods ranging from the Renaissance to the present.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
UNITED STATES HISTORY. Social, economic, and political developments from Columbus to the end of Reconstruction. Fall, Spring, Summer. (ACTS#: HIST 2113)
Duration: Varies Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
UNITED STATES HISTORY. Social, eco­nomic, and political developments from Reconstruction to the present. Fall, Spring, Summer. (ACTS#: HIST 2123)
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Required course for all first-semester freshmen interested in the area of Health, Physical Education, and Sport Sciences, HPESS. Course content will focus on the historical perspective of physical education, professional and vocational opportunities, and skills/knowledge needed to be a suc­cessful student. Fall. C or better required.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Equations and inequalities, functions and graphs, polynomial and rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, systems of equations and inequalities, matrices, and miscellaneous topics. No credit given if taken following MATH 1054.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
FINE ARTS. An introduction to music for the listener who has had no formal musical training or experience. A study of musical styles and composers and their cultural and historical contexts. Fall, Spring, Summer. (ACTS#: MUSC 1003)
Duration: Varies Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Basic problems of philosophy based upon readings in the works of selected leading philosophers. A prerequisite for upper level philosophy.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
AMERICAN POLITICS. The con­stitution, government, and politics of the United States.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Introduction to aesthetic and critical appreciation of the art of theatre through lecture, live and video performance, and discussion. Fall, Spring, Summer. Special course fees may apply. (ACTS#: DRAM 1003)

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