Overview

Students will gain extensive knowledge in financial trends, facility and event management, and ethical decision making that they can use in professional sports, intercollegiate athletics, or youth and community recreation.

Career Outlook

A Sports Management degree from Valparaiso University can lead to a variety of careers. The students have gone on to work as:

Sport Marketing Professionals

City Parks and Recreation Directors

Collegiate Athletic Directors

Collegiate Athletic Department Personnel

Collegiate Recreation Sports Directors

Division I Head Coaches

Fitness Center Owners

Golf Course Personnel

High School Athletic Directors

Motor Speedway Personnel

National Governing Body Personnel

Professional Sport Team Business Office Personnel

Professional Sport Team Front Office Personnel

Researchers and Academics in Sports Management and Administration

Special Olympics Personnel

Sport Agency Representative

Sport Broadcast Network Officials

Sporting Equipment and Apparel Sales and Logistics

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Sports Management

Governance in Sports and Phys Ed

Management & Development of Facilities

Sport Law

Financial Aspects of Sport

Sport Marketing and Social Media

Psychology of Sport

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Valparaiso, United States

Disciplines

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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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General requirements

Passport Copy. Provide a scanned copy of both sides that is legible and clearly shows your picture

Proof of English Language Proficiency

Application Profile

Reflective Essay

Your reflective essay should summarize:

Why you are interested in studying in the United States

Why you are applying to Valparaiso University

Your interest in the degree program

How this program impacts your professional development

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

48820 USD / year

≈ 48820 USD / year
Out-of-State

48820 USD / year

≈ 48820 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

48820 USD / year

≈ 48820 USD / year

Living costs

Valparaiso

United States

1223 - 1978 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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Duration

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