Program Details
Program Details

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

    • 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 via College Connect
    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
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    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.

    If you wish to see how your credits may apply, you can:
    • Contact the institution where a staff member can help you map your credits to the requirements for this program.
    • View the program requirements listed in the institution's catalog.
    If you are interested in the cost of attending this institution, please visit the institution's cost page to review costs
    Applicable Admissions Agreements
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    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?
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    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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    Transfer Admission Application
    Transfer Students - Apply Here
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    Transfer Student Aid
    Financial Aid for Transfer Students
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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 470+ 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
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    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
    Germanna Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies - Specialization in Health & PEAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid, Online
    Eastern Mennonite UniversityBachelor of Arts Recreation and Sports ManagementBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
    James Madison UniversityBachelor of Science, Major in Sport and Recreation ManagementBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
    Roanoke CollegeBachelor of Science in Sport ManagementBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
    University of LynchburgBS in Sport ManagementBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
    Old Dominion UniversitySport Management-BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
    Averett UniversityBachelor of Arts in Sports AdministrationBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
    Averett UniversityBachelor of Science in Sports AdministrationBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
    Emory & Henry UniversityHuman Performance (BA)BachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
    Emory & Henry UniversityHuman Performance: Sports Management (BA)BachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
    Emory & Henry UniversityHealth and Physical Education Teacher Preparation (BA)BachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
    Radford UniversityBS in Sport ManagementBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
    Ferrum CollegeB.S. in Sports ManagementBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
    Careers Where This Degree Applies
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    O*Net Code Name Description Parent
    27-2022.00Coaches and ScoutsInstruct 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
    11-9072.00Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except GamblingPlan, direct, or coordinate entertainment and recreational activities and operations of a recreational facility, including cruise ships and parks.Management Occupations
    39-9031.00Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness InstructorsInstruct 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
    25-1193.00Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, PostsecondaryTeach 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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    This section provides you with a very high-level estimate of your costs and is purely intended as a guide. You should consult the institution via College Connect to get a more detailed estimate based on the totality of your circumstances. The selections below are based on information gathered from your Profile and the estimated costs are calculated based on the 120 credits remaining to be completed

    Please select the "Cumulative Months of Service" that determine your Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits.
    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.
    Fees
    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.
        Additional course fees vary. For more information about course and program fees, visit: https://studentaccounts.gmu.edu/tuition-fees.
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        George Mason Cost of Attendance

    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.