Overview

The global industry of sports and recreation has grown considerably in recent years as society in general puts a greater focus on health and wellness. This growth has created career paths in a variety of areas including marketing and management positions with minor and major league sport teams, community recreation, youth sports, intercollegiate athletic departments, coaching and outdoor recreation.

Carroll University’s Sports and Recreation Administration major is ideal for students who are interested in working in administrative roles in sports organizations. You’ll gain the knowledge needed for a successful career in any area of sports and recreation when you learn how to apply relevant skills in a variety of areas to sports management.

Key facts

Our students examine a variety of areas such as financial accounting, marketing, facility operation, programming and management, and learn how they directly relate to the field. During your courses you’ll also polish your teamwork skills through exercises and projects as you observe or have hands-on involvement in planning special events including a 5k run through Carroll’s campus.

Students have opportunities to utilize Carroll’s facilities for practical learning, including a wellness center, strength room, dance studio, swimming pool and walking track. Work-study experiences in university community recreation and campus facilities will give you the real-world experience employers are looking for.

During the program you’ll visit world-class sports and entertainment venues in southeastern Wisconsin such as Miller Park and the Fiserv Forum. The lessons you take away from each facility’s professionals will give you important knowledge to utilize as you apply for internships.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Our students examine a variety of areas such as financial accounting, marketing, facility operation, programming and management, and learn how they directly relate to the field.

During your courses you’ll also polish your teamwork skills through exercises and projects as you observe or have hands-on involvement in planning special events including a 5k run through Carroll’s campus.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00

More details

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, and you'll receive an admissions decision within two weeks of submitting a complete application.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Waukesha, United States

Disciplines

Sport and Exercise Science Tourism & Leisure View 1077 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.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Official or Unofficial High School Transcript

Students must have completed a minimum of 6 semesters of high school to be eligible for review (through junior year)

Unofficial transcripts are accepted for admission purposes

A final, official transcript will be required at the completion of your high school degree

Standardized Test Scores (optional)

Carroll accepts ACT or SAT

The writing portion of the ACT is not required or considered in admission

An unofficial copy of your test score is accepted for admission purposes

If multiple test scores are received, we will super score to give students a benefit

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

41200 USD / year

≈ 41200 USD / year
Out-of-State

41200 USD / year

≈ 41200 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

41200 USD / year

≈ 41200 USD / year

Living costs

Waukesha

United States

1283 - 2128 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Key information

Duration

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Credits

Delivered

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Living costs

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