Overview

About this Degree

The Sport Management program at the University of Georgia prepares students for careers in the global sport industry. Our curriculum blends business practices with the needs of the sport industry, studying the place sport has in society, examining the sociological and philosophical dimensions of sport, and governmental and industry policies that apply to it. Students will learn through hands-on, real-world experiential learning and case studies led by our esteemed faculty.

Upon graduation, many of our students will begin careers at sports organizations at the professional, collegiate, or secondary level, while others explore corporate businesses and sponsorships opportunities. Many students will pursue post-graduate studies in law, business, or kinesiology.

Our program will help you develop a foundation in finance, economics, budgeting, marketing, law, governance and policy, facility design, event operations and human resources management, and you will learn how to apply these principles to the sport industry.

Program Highlights

Learn business skills as they relate to the sport industry that will prepare you for graduate or industry work in law, business, and kinesiology

Faculty are experts in marketing and consumer behavior, economics, finance, research and analytics, legal and ethical issues, organizational behavior, sales and strategy, diversity and social justice, and risk management related to sport

Experiential learning opportunities at the top sport business organizations across the world

Location proximity and relationships to every major professional sport league as well as University of Georgia Athletic Association, Augusta National, East Lake Country Club and other top sport venues

Ability to combine and use academic coursework and additional resources that the University of Georgia provides, especially through the Terry College of Business and Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Sport Economics and Policy

Sport Marketing

Sport Event Management

Managing the Legal Aspects of Sport

Social Aspects of Sport

Sport Finance

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-31 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Athens, United States

Disciplines

Sports Management Sport and Exercise Science View 1082 other Bachelors in Sport and Exercise Science in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

UGA Students are eligible to apply to the major when they have completed or have all classes in progress in Areas I-VI. There is an ongoing application process to the major. Students can go to their Athena account and select My Programs to add the major.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

30878 USD / year

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Out-of-State

30878 USD / year

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Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10034 USD / year

≈ 10034 USD / year

Living costs

Athens

United States

720 - 1170 USD / month

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Overview

About this Degree

Program Highlights

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Athens

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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