Bachelor of Science in Sport Management

Catalog Year 2025-2026

Based on VCCS Curriculum for BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Transfer Guidance

Guaranteed Admission Agreement Requirements

By meeting the following criteria, you are guaranteed admission into the University of Lynchburg. This agreement does not guarantee your enrollment in any specific major.

• Graduate from a transfer-oriented degree program at a Virginia community college
• Graduate with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher
• Submit an official transcript showing completion of the associate degree

Please visit the TransferVirginia.org portal to find course requirements for different majors (Transfer Tools) and Transfer Guides that outline course requirements for specific majors (Resource Center).

Important Links & Dates:

• Transfer Information: https://www.lynchburg.edu/undergraduate-admission/for-applicants/transfer-and-access-adult-student-guide/
• Apply by July 31 for Fall semester
• Apply by December 19 for Spring semester
• Admission Application: https://www.lynchburg.edu/undergraduate-admission/for-applicants/how-to-apply/transfer-application-steps/
• Financial Aid: https://www.lynchburg.edu/undergraduate-admission/financial-aid/
• FAFSA – Free Application for Federal Student Aid: Apply at studentaid.gov

What Should I Consider When Selecting Courses?

• Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, complete your first math and English courses in your first year. For help, see Transfer Steps and Resource Center at www.TransferVirginia.org
• Connect with an advisor at your community college and University of Lynchburg within your first year. College Connect available in your account at www.TransferVirginia.org

Is This Degree Right For Me?

• Start an exciting journey by studying sport management at the University of Lynchburg! This isn’t just a degree; it’s your chance to step into the world of sport — a sector full of opportunities to learn and grow, and exciting challenges to overcome.
• Our program covers everything about sport. You’ll learn about its history and understand how it affects our society. Plus, you’ll discover how to manage and promote sports teams and organizations, whether they’re in your local community, a college, or the professional leagues.
• And, our classes don’t just teach you from books, they show you how to use what you’ve learned in real life. Our degree will help you learn how to handle the fast-paced world of sport management, and be an essential part of its future.

What Is the Impact on My Degree of Work I Have Already Completed?

• Associate Transfer Degree Completion: Fulfills the majority of DELL General Education courses. DELL 400W: Senior-Year Seminar is still required.
• Dual Enrollment – Completion of Associate Degree in HS: Lynchburg does not differentiate between an Associate degree earned through a Dual Enrollment program and one earned in attendance at a VCCS institution.
• Credit for Prior Learning: AP, IB, CLEP, and DANTES are evaluated for credit.
• Catalog Year: Catalog year is determined by the first semester attended at the University of Lynchburg.

Is This College Right For Me?

• University of Lynchburg (known as Lynchburg College until 2018) is a small, private university in Lynchburg, Virginia offering more than 100 academic programs including master’s and doctoral level degrees.
• Lynchburg is a welcome and inclusive community open to all students seeking to be an active part of engaged learning, developing mentoring relationships with faculty, participating in student life and community service on and off campus in an effort to be responsible citizens now and in the future.
• Scholarships and financial aid are awarded to all students and are often equal to the cost of attending a public university.
• Recognized as one of forty colleges that change lives in the book “Colleges That Change Lives” which has brought national recognition to UL, we are also recognized in US News & World Report and Princeton Review.

Learn more about our college at www.TransferVirginia.org

Did You Know That…

• Completing your Associate transfer degree satisfies the majority of your DELL general education requirements and increases the chance of completing your bachelor’s degree?
• Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid at that college and have limited your future financial aid at the University of Lynchburg?
• Up to 76 credits are eligible for transfer at the University of Lynchburg? Priority will be given to major courses, minor courses, and general education courses covered from transfer credit.

What Can I Do With This Degree?

Common careers include the following:

• Athlete development specialist: $55,347
• Athletic director: $64,387
• Contract negotiation manager: $89,482
• Facilities manager: $111,392
• Operations manager: $112,690
• Public relations/marketing manager: $118,490
• Sports agent: $59,828

Explore possible careers, salaries, and job outlook at www.TransferVirginia.org

Program Successes & Highlights

What are our alumni doing?

• Group ticketing sales, Frederick Keys, Class A Minor League affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles
• Operations Manager at Shriners Hospitals for Children Open, PGA Tour Event, Las Vegas, Nev.
• Corporate Sales Manager, Richmond International Raceway, NASCAR, Richmond, Virginia
• Athletic Ticket Sales, University of Maryland, Baltimore/D.C. area
• Director of Wisconsin True Lacrosse, Hartland, Wis.
• Operations Director, Virginia Amateur Sports, Subway Commonwealth Games, Roanoke, VA
• Assistant Director of Athletics for Marketing and Promotions, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.
• Public Relations Associate, Buffalo Communications, Ashburn, Va.
• Assistant Director of Recreation & Wellness – Intramural & Club Sports, Morrow, Ga.
• Academic Advisor, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Va.
• Co-Coach/Trainer at Iron Tribe Fitness, Chattanooga, Tenn.
• Assistant General Manager, Prince William Golf Course, Manassas, Va.

What Are My Chances for Getting Accepted?

Any prospective student applying to the University of Lynchburg who meets the GAA criteria will automatically be accepted. Students who do not fall under the GAA agreement will still be accepted if their GPA is at least 2.0.

Learn more about applying at www.TransferVirginia.org

Do More With Your Degree!

• The field of sport management appears to be expanding. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts about 160,600 new jobs in the sports and entertainment fields between 2020 and 2030. That indicates a 22% growth rate, driven by an increasing interest in sports.
• The bottom line: A degree in sport management can unlock many opportunities. You could also think about getting another professional degree, like an MBA in sport management, to improve your job chances even more. Your potential in this field is limitless.

Other Than Classes, Are There Other Program Requirements?

An internship requirement is built into the required courses.