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sports and business in one

Bacholor of Science in
Sport Business Management

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Interested in a career in sports business management? Florida Southern knows the way.

The Sport Business Management program combines business foundation courses with a specific sport business management curriculum in an effort to prepare graduates for a career in the sports business industry.

Through engaged learning, students will work with faculty and sports industry experts combining textbook theory with industry application. Students who major in sports business management will likely be interested in careers relating to professional sport administration, sports marketing and branding, major and minor league leadership, athletic goods and apparel, amateur and collegiate sports, sales, and management.

Top Reasons to choose Sport Business Management at florida southern college

Hands-On Experience

Through engaged learning, students will work with faculty and sports industry experts combining textbook theory with industry application.

Central Florida Location

Located between two major cities, Orlando and Tampa, which provides a plethora of sports franchise opportunities.

Central Florida Location

In addition to a wealth of sport opportunities in Lakeland, FSC has the unique advantage of being located between two major cities, Orlando and Tampa. FSC has access to more than a dozen professional sport teams and unique sport events. Whether you are interested in major professional sports, golf, tennis, racing, or more, there is a plethora of career, networking, and internship opportunities.

Guaranteed Internship

The possibilities are endless. Dozens of minor league teams. PGA, ESPN Disney, NASCAR, AAU, Watersports, and 16 MLB spring training teams make their home here in the sunshine state.

Employment Outlook

$71,229
National average salary for Sport Business Management Majors

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Understand the Global Sport Industry

In BUS 3307 Sport, Leisure, and Society, you will analyze the social functions of sport and leisure in relationship to other social institutions. You’ll examine major social problems affecting the two areas and apply sociological concepts and theories to understand their social roles in society.

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Save Time with a 4+1 MBA

At the end of the junior year, all Florida Southern College students are eligible to be considered for early admission to the Florida Southern MBA program.

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Clubs and More

Many extra-curricular organizations are associated with this program, including Delta Sigma Pi, the professional business fraternity; the Sports Management Club; and the Dean's Advisory Council.

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Program Details

Available in: 

  • BS
  • Minor

First-Years

All freshman applicants to Florida Southern Colleges full-time degree programs must submit the following information:

Transfers

Applying to Florida Southern as a transfer student is easy.

If transferring less than 24 credits, we also need your:

  • Official high school transcript
  • SAT and/or ACT scores

Sport Business Management Program Contact

Office of Admissions

Admissions Counselors
863.680.4131

Dr. Nicholas Nugent

Assistant Professor of Business and Economics
863.680.4397

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