Overview

The BBA in Sports Management - Athletic Administration is designed to help you build a solid base of knowledge in the core areas of business, while at the same time learning the basic principles and practices of sports administration. With a strong foundation from classes covering all aspects of the field, taught by industry-savvy instructors and enhanced by real-world experiences, you’ll be well prepared with an athletic administration education second to none.

You’ll study with professors who bring years of industry experience, having worked in a variety of athletic administrative roles including athletic director, marketing, fundraising, NCAA compliance, facility management and advising, as well as international work as a leading authority on global and intercollegiate sport administration.
Tiffin University is the only sports management program in the world coordinating an Olympic academic experience. Since 2004, our students have traveled to the Games to interact with Olympians, IOC members, and directors associated with the host city organizing committee.
Athletic administration students have nationwide access to sport professionals with a connection to Tiffin University. These relationships make possible invaluable mentorships, internships, professional connections and even job opportunities.
Our program has a strategic partnership with the MLB Cleveland Guardians (formerly Indians) and NBA Detroit Pistons. Students are able to interact with team administrators, gaining practical, hands-on training and experience.

Our Sport Management Advisory Council is comprised of alumni and practitioners in the sports industry who provide input on current trends, insights to ensure a relevant curriculum and experiential learning opportunities such as internships, practicums and mentorships.

The global sports industry is worth up to $620 billion today. With growth that is faster than global GDP, the industry’s long-term prospects appear strong. Highly sought after by sports-related organizations, Tiffin University sports management graduates are succeeding in all sectors of the sports industry.

Careers

Academic Advisor
Assistant Athletic Director: Career Enhancement
Associate Director of Athletics
Associate Head Strength and Conditioning Coach
Athlete-Services Coordinator
Athletic Administrator
Athletic Director
Coaches and Scouts
Compliance Coordinator
Director of Finances and Events Team
Director of Football Administration

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Principles of Athlete Development

Supervision in Sports

Facilities Design and Management

Sport Governance and Administration

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

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Credits

121 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Tiffin, United States

Disciplines

Sports Management Sport and Exercise Science View 1078 other Bachelors in Sport and Exercise Science in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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General requirements

GPA 2.0

An ACT or SAT score for placement purposes.

Completed Application Form

Copy of your passport

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

34500 USD / year

≈ 34500 USD / year
Out-of-State

34500 USD / year

≈ 34500 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

34500 USD / year

≈ 34500 USD / year

Living costs

Tiffin

United States

962 - 1587 USD / month

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