Program Details

Sport Management, BS

Bachelor of Science

George Mason University

The purpose of the BS in Sport Management is to advance the conduct of sport by preparing students with both specific skills and broad contextual knowledge to be effective managers in the sports industry. The sports industry includes professional sports leagues and franchises, elite amateur sport organizations, collegiate teams, governance organizations and conferences, private ventures, corporate entities in sport and fitness, not-for-profit sports organizations, federations and foundations, entrepreneurial enterprises, sports media, sports facilities, sports agencies (marketing/management), governmental agencies, sports tourism and community/school-based sport. Students will learn to plan, implement, and evaluate sports activities. They will be able to research and analyze specific sports industry data. Graduates will be able to communicate effectively in sports settings and manage sports events and facilities. They will also be able to lead individuals, teams and volunteers in the aforementioned domain. Graduates will be able to provide effective customer service while also being able to sell and promote sports products. George Mason University serves one of the nation’s most diverse populations. Dynamic growing and committed to excellence, GMU has amassed a significant collection of qualified faculty and interested students in Sport Management. The program develops students’ professional knowledge, skills and dispositions through a curriculum guided by NASSM and COSMA content standards. The program includes abundant opportunities for experiential learning in sport settings.

Outcomes

Our graduates land positions as college coaches, athletic directors, data analytic experts, sales managers, communications specialists and marketing professionals for college and professional sports teams and other sport organizations. George Mason University Sport Management grads work for the Washington Capitals, New York Yankees, UNC-Chapel Hill Athletics, US Soccer, Chicago Fire, New York Mets, Washington Football Team, DC United, Philadelphia Eagles, United States Tennis Association, George Mason University Athletics, American Express, Endeavor and the Boston Red Sox.

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Program Guidance Element	What You Need to Know
Considerations for Selecting Degree	This program examines the operational and business aspects of the sports industry and covers areas such as marketing, finance, ethics, law, event planning, and program leadership. Students will complete a practicum and an internship in which they will apply their university coursework to real-life situations and complete a project at their site. These experiences will help students launch their professional careers. Internship placements can be within park systems, government agencies, community settings, or other environments.
Program Requirement Notes	Program Requirement Notes https://catalog.gmu.edu/colleges-schools/education-human-development/school-sport-recreation-tourism-management/sport-management-bs/#requirementstext
Considerations When Selecting Courses	Connect with advisors at Mason prior to transfer: https://srtm.gmu.edu/sport-management/bs 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 Connect with an advisor at your community college and George Mason University within your first year
Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses	Students must maintain an overall 2.5 GPA.
Doing More With Your Degree	Earn an Accelerated Master's degree in Sport and Recreation Studies. Apply by the beginning of junior year.
Program Successes & Highlights	Graduates will qualify for managerial jobs throughout the industry, from college athletics to sport franchises, to event venues, nonprofit/athletic associations, and more. Alumni have gone on to work for the Washington Nationals, Baltimore Orioles, New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox, Washington Commanders, New York Knicks, D.C. United, United States Tennis Association, Duke University Athletics, New York Mets, and Monumental Sports Entertainment.

Program Credit Requirements

Credit and Course Requirements for the Program are expected in a future release. Please look above to see if a Transfer Guide is available for this program. If you are a current Virginia Community College student or are planning to start at a Virginia Community College before transferring to this institution and program, please follow the Transfer Guide to plan your courses at the community college.

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Applicable Admissions Agreements

The table below lists admissions agreements between George Mason University and partner institutions that may guarantee admission to this program if you meet the required criteria. Click on the title name of the agreement to view a summary of those criteria.

Institution Name	Type	Title
Richard Bland College	GAA	Guaranteed Admission Agreement
Blue Ridge Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admission Agreement
Central Virginia Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admission Agreement
Danville Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admission Agreement
Mountain Gateway Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admission Agreement
Eastern Shore Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admission Agreement
Germanna Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admission Agreement
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admission Agreement
Brightpoint Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admission Agreement
Laurel Ridge Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admission Agreement
Mountain Empire Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admission Agreement
New River Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admission Agreement
Northern Virginia Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admission Agreement
Paul D. Camp Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admission Agreement
Patrick & Henry Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admission Agreement
Piedmont Virginia Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admission Agreement
Rappahannock Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admission Agreement
Southside Virginia Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admission Agreement
Southwest Virginia Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admission Agreement
Tidewater Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admission Agreement
Virginia Peninsula Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admission Agreement
Virginia Highlands Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admission Agreement
Virginia Western Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admission Agreement
Wytheville Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admission Agreement

You can view the full text of these Agreements in the Resource Center

What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?

Transfer Guidance Element	What You Need to Know
Associate Transfer Degree Completion	Transfer associate degree completion is recommended. RBC and VCCS students completing A.A., A.A.& S., A.F.A, or A.S. degrees receive a lower-level Mason Core waiver.
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School	Students who earn an associate degree through high school dual enrollment should still apply as freshmen and are not eligible for GAA. College coursework will be evaluated for transferable course credit.
Credit for Prior Learning	https://www2.gmu.edu/admissions-aid/apply-now/how-apply/transfer/transfer-credit-policy
Did You Know That...	Completing your Associate transfer degree post-high school satisfies all lower division 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: George Mason University

College Level Information

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College Fit Guidance	What You Need to Know
Is This College Right For Me?	George Mason University welcomes 4,500 new transfers each year. Our students enroll from all over the Commonwealth, all 50 states, and more than 130 countries. Transfer students are encouraged, but not required to join our residential campus community of 6,300 students. Mason transfers thrive in any number of the 400+ academic, cultural, or social student organizations.
Transfer Student Catalog Year	Determined by first semester of enrollment
First Year Student Catalog Year	Determined by first semester of enrollment
Applying for Guaranteed Admissions	https://go.gmu.edu/GAA

Where Can This Degree Transfer

This section displays degrees most closely related to this program and to which you may be able to transfer. So, you can use this list to find the next degree you can complete in your major. Please click the degree name to visit that program page.

Institution	Title	Degree	Award Name	Award Level	Delivery Mode
Eastern Mennonite University	Bachelor of Arts Recreation and Sports Management	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
James Madison University	Bachelor of Science, Major in Sport and Recreation Management	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Roanoke College	Bachelor of Science in Sport Management	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
University of Lynchburg	BS in Sport Management	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Old Dominion University	Sport Management-BS	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Averett University	Bachelor of Arts in Sports Administration	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Averett University	Bachelor of Science in Sports Administration	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Emory & Henry University	Human Performance (BA)	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Emory & Henry University	Human Performance: Sports Management (BA)	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Emory & Henry University	Health and Physical Education Teacher Preparation (BA)	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Radford University	BS in Sport Management	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Ferrum College	B.S. in Sports Management	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Mountain Gateway Community College	Associate of Science Degree in General Studies	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online
Eastern Shore Community College	Associate of Science Degree in General Studies	Associate	Associate in Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Brightpoint Community College	Associate of Science Degree in General Studies	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Laurel Ridge Community College	Associate of Science Degree in Social Sciences: Communication Major	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Mountain Empire Community College	Associate of Science Degree in General Studies	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Northern Virginia Community College	Engineering, A.S.	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Northern Virginia Community College	General Studies, A.S.	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Paul D. Camp Community College	Associate of Sciences in General Studies	Associate	Associate of Sciences	2-Year	In-Person, Online
Piedmont Virginia Community College	Associate of Science Degree in General Studies	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Southwest Virginia Community College	Associate of Science in General Studies	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	Online
Tidewater Community College	Associate of Science - General Studies	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Virginia Highlands Community College	Associate of Science Degree in General Studies	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Virginia Western Community College	Associate of Science in General Studies Degree	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Wytheville Community College	Associate of Science in Social Science Degree Communications Major	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Eastern Mennonite University	Associate of Arts General Studies	Associate	Associate of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Richard Bland College	Associate of Science	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	Online, In-Person
Shenandoah University	Bachelor of Science Exploratory Studies	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Bluefield University	Associate of Science in General Studies	Associate	Associate of Science	4-Year	Online
Germanna Community College	Associate of Science Degree in General Studies	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Emory & Henry University	Individualized Area of Concentration (BA)	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Emory & Henry University	Individualized Area of Concentration (BS)	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Emory & Henry University	Undecided (BA)	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Emory & Henry University	Undecided Nursing (BSN)	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science Nursing	4-Year	In-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University	BS in Apprl, Hsing, & Res Mgt in Consumer Studies	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science in Apparel, Housing, and Resource Management	4-Year	In-Person
Central Virginia Community College	AS in General Studies	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online

Careers Where This Degree Applies

O*Net Code	Name	Description	Parent
25-1199.00	Postsecondary Teachers, All Other	All postsecondary teachers not listed separately.	Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
27-2022.00	Coaches and Scouts	Instruct or coach groups or individuals in the fundamentals of sports for the primary purpose of competition. Demonstrate techniques and methods of participation. May evaluate athletes' strengths and weaknesses as possible recruits or to improve the athletes' technique to prepare them for competition. Those required to hold teaching certifications should be reported in the appropriate teaching category.	Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occ
11-9072.00	Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling	Plan, direct, or coordinate entertainment and recreational activities and operations of a recreational facility, including cruise ships and parks.	Management Occupations
39-9031.00	Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors	Instruct or coach groups or individuals in exercise activities for the primary purpose of personal fitness. Demonstrate techniques and form, observe participants, and explain to them corrective measures necessary to improve their skills. Develop and implement individualized approaches to exercise.	Personal Care and Service Occupations
25-1193.00	Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary	Teach courses pertaining to recreation, leisure, and fitness studies, including exercise physiology and facilities management. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.	Educational Instruction and Library Occupations

Cost To Complete

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Estimated Cost for the Plan Name Not Provided at George Mason University These costs are based on an estimated 8 semesters or 4 years remaining to complete this degree (assuming a full-time load of 16 hours per semester)
Category	Cost	Basis	Cost (To You)	Estimated Benefits	Net Cost	Notes
Tuition	$5,196	Per Semester	$41,568	$0	$41,568	Flat rate semester tuition for full time status of 12 - 15 credit hours. For less than 12 credit hours, tuition is $433.00 per credit hour. Credit hours over 15 are also charged the same per-credit tuition.
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Mandatory Student Fee	$1,962	Per Semester	$15,696	0	$15,696	Flat rate semester mandatory student fee for full time status of 12 - 15 credit hours. For less than 12 credit hours, mandatory student fee is $163.50 per credit hour. Credit hours over 15 are also charged the same per-credit fee.

*Please note that the above estimated costs do not include all Federal, State or other financial aid, grants, scholarships, etc. for which you may qualify. All such aid could substantially reduce these costs.

Tuition & Fee Notes:

Additional Fees
- New student fee is $275 for transfer students or $350 for freshman.
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Other Financial Aid to Pay for College:

You may be eligible for additional financial aid from Federal, State, and Local sources. Military education benefits are not considered in determining eligibility for federal financial aid. Everyone is therefore encouraged to apply for federal financial aid by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), because many will qualify for additional educational funds like Pell Grants, worth over $5,500/yr.