Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Sports Management Degree
The Sports Management program at MVNU seamlessly blends the worlds of business and athletics to provide you with the education you need for a professional career in sports.
As a Sports Management major at MVNU, you’ll have access to institutional connections with business leaders in the Columbus region and beyond. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to participate in Enactus, an award-winning entrepreneurial campus organization that enables students to network and begin their professional journey long before graduation.
MVNU Sport Management professors include current MVNU coaches and others who direct, manage and work in the sports world. You will learn from people who are still actively involved in their fields of expertise. Our graduates stand out, landing successful careers in professional sports with the Arizona Diamondbacks, Miami Dolphins, and the National Basketball Association.
Sports Management Curriculum
See what it takes to bring your best business principles to the sports arena. Explore courses designed to help you succeed.
Faith & learning at MVNU
At MVNU, our Christian faith is at the core of everything we do. Whether it’s opening class with prayer, diving into Scripture, or examining real-world moral and ethical challenges, we’re committed to shaping students who live out their faith with purpose. Here, you won’t just learn — you’ll be transformed.
Travel
Our travel and study afar programs are more than just an opportunity to see the world — they’re a chance to grow in your faith while experiencing new cultures. Whether you’re serving in communities across the U.S. or learning abroad, each journey is designed to broaden your perspective, deepen your compassion, and equip you to live out your callings in a global context — all while adding valuable experience to your résumé.
Sports Management Scholarships
Need a little help with finances? We’ve got you covered. Explore scholarships, grants, and other resources to help you pay for your education.
Careers with a Sports Management Degree
A degree in Sports Management from MVNU opens the door to a variety of career paths. You could go on to work with professional sporting groups in areas like marketing, promotions, health, fitness, training, or work with local and community sports programs.
ATHLETICS
Become a coach, an athletic director or manager, or director of operations at a sports training facility.
TICKETING
Handle sports marketing, promotions and ticket sales for a sports organization.
HIGH SCHOOLS
Become a high school sports team coach or athletic director.
COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES
Facilitate student athletes at the inter-collegiate level.
LOCAL RECREATION FACILITIES
Support community-based athletics programs and school partnerships.
Meet the Faculty
Learn from faculty members who know how to balance theory and practical application for a relevant, empowering, Christ-centered learning experience.
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