Major
Sport Management
Sport Management
Sports is a multi-billion-dollar global industry. If you're looking to get immersed and learn about the fundamentals of business with a focus on sports, this is the right place for you.
Our Sport Management program prepares you for sport management jobs in many unique areas both inside and outside of the industry, from professional sports and intercollegiate athletics to public and private sports clubs.
Program Requirements
Program Requirements
As a Sport Management major, you'll study sport and business to get ready to manage your favorite teams, leagues, brands, and facilities. You'll also learn important problem-solving and critical thinking skills while gaining experience and connections in the industry.
You will build your resume and gain industry experience from your first semester on campus with experiential learning and volunteer opportunities in the sports industry. You'll complete a full-time internship before graduation to get real-world experience. You might also consider a data science minor to supercharge your career opportunities.
You'll even be able to explore electives outside of the Sport Management side of things with Core, our groundbreaking general education program.
Find a list of all your courses and four-year plan below.
Major Coursework Data Science Minor Coursework Four-Year Career Plan
Sport Management News
Sport Management News
Flagler College’s Sport Management program has earned national recognition; Dr. Jillian McNiff Villemaire was named the 2025 Distinguished Sport Management Educator by the North American Society for Sport Management.
Find out how recent grad Carleigh Grimm is planning to use her experience and Sport Management degree.
Read about alum Ryan Brower's experience with the Sport Management and Business programs and see how he used that to work internships and build connections for a position after graduation.
In recognition of National Girls and Women in Sports Day, Flagler’s Sport Management program hosted a “Women in Sport” panel last month to celebrate the accomplishments of women working in this competitive industry regionally.
Career Outcomes
Career Outcomes
We created the sport management major for those who desire to play a leadership role within the ever-growing world of sports without necessarily being an athlete.
If you choose to pursue a Sport Management degree, you'll be prepared for careers in and outside many areas of the sports industry. Some possible positions include Event Coordinator, Facility Event Operations, Ticket Sales, Public Relations, Coaching, Parks and Recreation, and Sports Photographer
Meet our Faculty
Meet our Faculty
Our faculty will teach, challenge, and inspire you. Find out who your next mentor might be.
Organizations Hiring Students
Organizations Hiring Students
Students from the Sport Management program have gone on to work in a wide range of businesses and organizations since graduating. Check out some of them below.
- Hurricane Junior Golf Tour
- SportsMedia Technology (SMT) Jacksonville
- Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp
- Long Island Ducks
- First Tee – North Florida
- Forever Athlete Management (FAM)
- Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp, Iceman, Sharks
- KTLYST Athlete and Fitness Lab
- Constellation Furyk and Friends Foundation
- Baltimore Orioles
- Bonito Run Lacrosse
- Macon Bacon
- Flagler College Athletic Department
- Charleston RiverDogs
- Florida Prime Ports
A Campus that Inspires. An Education that Transforms.
Receive a personalized education and close connections with faculty by participating in internships, real-world research, and hands-on programs like FlagSHIP. Get the most value and lifelong connections for your money. Join like-minded students and on-campus organizations while being centered in a landmark location like none other.
Learn more by visiting our Tuition and Fees page and by viewing our Financial Aid team and scholarship options to the right.
