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ONLINE SPORT MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS FROM Arkansas State

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Affordable – pay-by-the-course tuition

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Convenient – multiple start dates

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Complete in as few as 12 months

Meet the demand for leaders in the sports industry

These 100% online degree programs prepare you for management roles in a variety of sports-related settings including professional and community sports organizations, collegiate athletic departments, golf resorts and sports marketing companies. Benefit from affordable, pay-by-the course tuition, multiple start dates and 24/7 access to coursework and study at your own pace while you continue to work. Choose an accelerated path and finish sooner. 

  • M.S. in Sport Administration
  • B.S. in Sport Management

Master of Science in Sport Administration

Duration: As few as 12 months  |  Credit Hours: 36  |  Tuition: $12,600

Apply by: 12/15/25  |  Start class: 1/12/26

Merge your passion for sports with your head for business in the Master of Science in Sport Administration online program. In this online program, you will gain a strong background in business, deep knowledge of the sports industry, instruction from internationally respected sports management professionals and unparalleled internship opportunities.

You will also build a network of key connections, gain real-world experience and emerge ready to advance quickly in a variety of collegiate and professional sports settings or in recreation and leisure management roles.

Your online degree in sports management can prepare you for a variety of settings, including:
  • Health and fitness clubs
  • Collegiate athletic departments
  • Stadiums and arenas
  • Community sport organizations
  • Country clubs
  • Professional sports organizations
Read the details of our admission criteria
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Current resume

All fees are included as part of the total tuition.

Bachelor of Science in Sport Management

Transfer Credits: Up to 90 hours  |  Credit Hours: 120  |  Tuition: $292 per credit hour

Apply by: 12/15/25  |  Start class: 1/12/26

Turn your passion for sports into an exciting career with this flexible Bachelor of Science in Sport Management. Develop critical-thinking, communication, decision-making, leadership and organizational skills that will enhance your resume and help you stand out as a professional who can win behind-the-scenes challenges within the sports sector.

Tailor this sports management undergraduate online program to your specific interests and add to your marketability by incorporating an undergraduate certificate into your education, which is included in the tuition. Choose from career-ready certificates that focus on social media, graphic communications, leadership studies and more.

Learn industry-relevant skills that employers seek:
  • Communication
  • Fundraising
  • Sales and promotion
  • Public relations
Prepare for an exciting role, such as:
  • Events Manager
  • Sports Marketing Manager
  • Facilities Coordinator
  • Fitness Representative
Are you ready to apply? Check our admission requirements.
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • 2.0 GPA for transferring credits

All fees are included as part of the total tuition.

Gain a competitive edge in the sports industry with a specialized degree from A-State

  • Ranked #1 in the "Most Affordable Master's in Sports Management Online Programs" by BestColleges.com 2022
  • Ranked #1 in the "Top 25 Online Master's in Sports Management That Require No GRE or GMAT" by Sports Management Degrees, 2022

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  • Ranked #1 in the "Most Affordable Master's in Sports Management Online Programs" by BestColleges.com 2022
  • Ranked #4 Among Top 15 Best Sports Management Master's Degree, 2022

Leave your mark on the world with an A-State Online Degree. Let’s get started today!

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About Arkansas State University Online

From its creation in 1909, the university has grown, innovated and diversified into a nationally ranked provider of high-quality degrees both on campus and online. A-State continues to expand in exciting ways not only in our region, but by opening our doors to the entire world with online programs taught by the same respected faculty who teach our on-campus programs. Our robust alumni network is more than 75,000 strong.

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Affordable Tuition

Stay on top of your finances with competitively priced, pay-by-the-course tuition.

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Interactive Instruction

Courses are carefully designed to maximize your communication with professors and fellow students.

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Online Format

Our multiple start dates + efficient course schedule help you fast-track your degree.

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Study on Your Time

Learn whenever it fits your schedule with our convenient, flexible, 100% online format.

COSMA Accredited Institution

The sport management degree program at Arkansas State University has received specialized accreditation through the Commission on Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA) located in Fort Collins, CO, USA. The sport management programs in the following degrees are accredited by COSMA: Bachelor of Science in Sport Management (Residential and Online) and Master of Science in Sport Administration (Hybrid and Online).

Leave your mark on the world with an A-State Online Degree. Let’s get started today!

Or call 866-621-8096

Or Call 866-621-8096

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