Program Details
Program Details

Program Details

B.S. in Sports Management

Bachelor of Science
Ferrum College

The Bachelor of Science in Sports Management program is committed to developing future leaders in the global sports industry by providing a comprehensive education that integrates business principles with the dynamic world of sports and recreation. Through a combination of academic rigor, practical experience, and industry engagement, we equip students with the knowledge, skills, and ethical foundation needed to excel in various sectors of sports and recreation management. By offering hands-on learning opportunities, internships, and partnerships with leading sports organizations, we prepare graduates to make meaningful contributions to the evolving sports landscape.


Program Overview & Guidance
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Program Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Considerations for Selecting Degree
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 Ferrum College within your first year
Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses
Doing More With Your Degree
Program Successes & Highlights
Program Credit Requirements
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Applicable Admissions Agreements
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There are no Applicable Admission Agreements for the Program.

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 Completion of an Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, or Associate of Arts and Sciences degree from an accredited instution guarantees completion of our general education curriculum and consideration for the Ferrum Promise, where completion of an approved learning contract results in attainment of the Bachelor's degree within four semesters of admission.

Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School Dual enrollment credits are evaluated based on the credentials of the institution certifying the credit.
Credit for Prior Learning We accept AP, IB, and CLEP results for college credit if the score earned meets college expectations. Enter your test into the portal to see if your scores will earn credit.
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: Ferrum College
College Level Information
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Number of Transfer Students
140
College Fit Guidance What You Need to Know
Is This College Right For Me? We are a small college in a rural setting. Our students attend classes Monday through Friday between 8am and 4pm, with a protected window of time in late afternoon for athletic practices. Over 90% of our student body resides on campus, and over half our student body is comprised of NCAA Division III intercollegiate athletes. As a Ferrum College student, prepare to be connected across campus and supported in every aspect of your life here as a part of our family.
Transfer Student Catalog Year Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance
First Year Student Catalog Year Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance
Applying for Guaranteed Admissions Contact Ferrum College admissions at any stage of your VCCS journey, and we will work with you!
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
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
George Mason UniversitySport Management, BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearHybrid, In-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
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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