Overview

Whether you’re aiming to make an impact in community and recreational sport or take your place in high school, collegiate, or professional athletics, at Sport Leadership from West Virginia University you’ll gain the skills and knowledge to lead with confidence, wherever your goals take you.

Lead with Confidence

The online B.A. in Sport Leadership program prepares you to thrive across all levels of the sport industry. With a customizable curriculum with four areas of interest and opportunities to gain real-world experience, this program equips you with the knowledge and skills to succeed.

Expert Faculty: Taught by nationally and internationally recognized experts, the program blends cutting-edge research with real-world application to help you thrive in a competitive industry.
Versatile Career Paths: Prepare for varied roles in community and recreational sport, as well as high school, collegiate, and professional levels.
Broad Curriculum: Choose electives across an area of interest to focus your studies on what you really want to do, all while building a professional portfolio. These areas of interest aim to capture the many dimensions of sports and include:
Administrative Dimensions of Sport
Pedagogical Dimensions of Sport
Psychological Dimensions of Sport
Social Dimensions of Sport

Flexible Program Structure: This online program's flexibility lets you get a quality education without putting your life on hold.

Career Paths

What can I do with a Sports Leadership, B.A. degree?

High School Athletics
College Athletics
Professional Level Athletics
Youth Sports Leagues, Camps, and Tournaments
Fitness and Recreation Facilities
Sports Clubs
Sports Academies

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Career Exploration in Applied Human Sciences
Capstone Experience in Applied Human Sciences
Leadership Theory and Application in Sport
Sport in American Society
Management of Sport Organizations
Sport Marketing & Sales

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-05-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Morgantown, United States

Disciplines

Sports Management View 74 other Bachelors in Sports Management in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Freshman applicants can generally be reviewed and admitted based on unofficial transcripts.
Secondary school graduates must provide final documents and any external exams.
Applicants who are still completing secondary school may apply with transcripts showing their progress to date.
Proof of English proficiency is required.
WVU will convert your results into a U.S. grade-point average (GPA) on a 4.0 maximum scale.
Applicants with a converted GPA of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale can be admitted.
Country-Specific Requirements may apply.
Any document not in English must be accompanied by a literal, word-for-word English translation.
Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

15090 USD / year

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Out-of-State

15090 USD / year

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In-State

15090 USD / year

≈ 15090 USD / year

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Overview

Lead with Confidence

Career Paths

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Funding

Scholarships Information

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