The mission of the sport management emphasis is to develop students into well-educated, ethical, and competent sport management professionals. The students will be provided the knowledge, skills, and values to lead the sport industry into the 21st century.

The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree with Sport Management emphasis prepares students for careers in the dynamic, global, and fast-paced sport industry. The curriculum provides students with a strong foundation of knowledge and experience related to sport facilities, sport marketing and promotion, event management, and all operational business areas of the sport industry.

The Sport Management minor is designed for students who are interested in pursuing a career path in the sport industry along with their chosen major. Students selecting this minor in sport management should have interest in the curriculum that values the importance of business in sport. The minor should provide interest in learning about the business, communications, marketing, event planning, economic, facilities, and safety aspects of the sport industry.