Sport Management, BS

Turn your passion for sports into a profession that powers the industry. WVU’s Sport Management program prepares you to lead on the administrative, commercial, and operational side of one of the fastest-growing industries in the country.

You’ll build knowledge across core areas like sport marketing and finance, leadership and management, and facilities and event operations. Courses combine classroom learning with real-world case studies and projects that sharpen your critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Professional development is integrated throughout the program to help you build the tools, experiences, and connections needed to succeed in a variety of professional positions in the sport industry.

Graduates can tap into a vast and accomplished nationwide alumni network that offers support, mentorship, and professional connections. Our alumni go on to work in areas such as sales, marketing, fan relations, sponsorship, fundraising, communications, intercollegiate and interscholastic athletics, community recreation, city parks and recreation departments, and sporting goods and marketing companies. Some choose to continue their education through graduate programs in sport management, business administration, or law.

Save time and money — and boost your credentials — with our four-year Accelerated Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree Program.