Bachelor of Science in Sport Management

Enrollment Advisory Group - University of Bridgeport

USA,Connecticut

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48 Months

Duration

CAD 32,860/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

Aug 2025

Apply Date

USA, Connecticut

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1927

Total Students: 4,615 +

Int. Students: 841 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

126 Park Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06604, United States

Bachelor of Science in Sport Management

Program Overview

Pursue your passion with a Bachelors in Sport Management from the University of Bridgeport.

The world of professional sports is a multi-billion dollar industry, expanding every year. The BS in Sport Management prepares graduates for careers in athletics from athlete management, team branding, sports marketing and more. A comprehensive curriculum includes legal, ethics, finance, event management and psychology for the sports industry, as well as a business core with courses in accounting, marketing and economics, that will prepare students for a rewarding career in the field of sports management. Students may also have the opportunity to intern within the university athletics department, providing an invaluable experience in a collegiate setting.

Learning Outcomes
Students will learn to:

  • Explain the application of cultural traditions, social values, and psychological engagement that shape the field of sport management.
  • Prepare research and interpret data to be used for Sport Marketing, Finances, Operations.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the concepts of management and leadership and describe the various skills, roles, and functions of sport managers.
  • Explain the concepts of ethics and moral behavior as they apply to sport management.
  • Apply essential marketing concepts to the Sport industry, understand the uniqueness of the sport product and unique aspects of sport consumer and sport product markets.
  • Apply and evaluate principles of interpersonal communication, mass communications, and public relations, particularly as they are related to sport organizations.
  • Explain the importance of budget and finance to sport-related industries and evaluate micro- and macro-economic principles as they related to the Sport industry.
  • Explain legal concepts within the sport workplace, understand basic risk management issues applied to the conduct of sport, and evaluate the role of sport governing bodies including their authorities, organizational structure, and functions.