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Online Sport Management and Athletic Administration Degrees

  • CSP Global’s fully online programs give you the flexibility to continue working while studying and immediately apply what you learn.
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CSP Global’s Online Sport Management and Athletic Administration Degrees

Whether your ideal role is in sport management, athletic administration, coaching, or conditioning, an online degree program from CSP Global will boost your potential for leadership in competitive careers.

Sport Management, B.A.

  • 2+ years
  • 120 credit hours
  • 100% online

This program prepares students to work in sport management through a career-connected curriculum focused on business, kinesiology, and sport theory.

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Sport Management, M.A.

  • 1.5 years
  • 33 credit hours
  • 100% online

Examine concepts of management, strategy, marketing, and law related to sport management in this program built to help you advance your career.

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Strength and Conditioning, M.S.

  • 2 years
  • 33 credit hours
  • 100% online

Develop kinesiology expertise for designing athletic training programs that enable athletes and fitness clients to achieve peak physical performance.

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Coaching and Athletic Administration M.S.

  • 1.5 years
  • 33 credit hours
  • 100% online

Gain the knowledge and skills necessary to be a recognized field expert and a Tudor-certified college recruiting expert.

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Why Choose CSP Global?

One decision changes everything.

Pursuing an online program from CSP Global is an investment in yourself and your future. As part of our diverse learning community, you’ll study in a supportive, energetic environment and graduate ready to make a positive impact in your chosen field.

Pursuing an online program from CSP Global is an investment in yourself and your future. As part of our diverse learning community, you’ll study in a supportive, energetic environment and graduate ready to make a positive impact in your chosen field.

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Sport Management Degrees Career Outlook

The athletic and sport management industry is one of the nation’s most profitable — not just for players. Behind every great athlete is a team of coaches, scouts, managers, and trainers. Now is a great time to enter or advance in these careers because by 2027, the global sports market is expected to be worth over 623 billion U.S. dollars.1

4,770

Coaches and scouts employed in Minnesota in 2022.2

87

Percent of Minnesota’s total employment in spectator sports in the Twin Cities Metro area.3

#4

Minneapolis ranking for Best Sports Business City in the U.S.4

Careers in Athletics and Sports in Minnesota

General Manager, Sports

$146,815/year5

General managers in the sports industry are liaisons for their organization. They communicate with a team’s players, administration, owners, coaching staff, and more. The average salary for a general sports manager is $146,815 per year in Saint Paul, MN.

Athletic Director

$69,131/year6

Within their organization, athletic directors oversee the employment of coaching and athletic staff, budget, travel plans, and adherence to applicable regulations. The average salary for an athletic director in the Minnesota area is $69,131 per year.

Sports Marketing Manager

$86,196/year7

Sports marketing managers develop campaigns, measure advertising engagement, encourage event attendance, and interact with sponsors. Minnesota’s average salary for sports marketing managers is $86,196 per year.

Sports Agent

$69,728/year8

Sports agents travel to recruit new players, negotiate and oversee contracts, manage client salaries, and help clients make data-driven career decisions. The average salary for a sports agent is $69,728 per year in the Saint Paul, MN area.

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Sport management and athletic administration titles are sometimes used interchangeably. However, sport management careers can be more broadly focused on business, and athletic administration careers typically focus on one organization’s athletic program.

CSP Global’s sport management degrees give you crucial knowledge and skills for your career, whether your goal is to level up in your industry or stay up-to-date with current trends. In your online sport management degree program, you’ll experience a career-connected curriculum that explores management, strategic planning, marketing, and more. Plus, you’ll learn from highly experienced faculty.

To become an athletic trainer, you’ll need a bachelor’s degree in exercise science, kinesiology, sport management, or a related area.9 A master’s degree can help you increase your salary potential and pursue leadership positions.

You don’t have to be an athlete to become a sports coach. Gain the foundational skills you need with a bachelor’s degree and prepare for certification with the specialized focus of a master’s degree.
CSP Global’s online master’s in coaching and athletic administration equips you to become a Tudor-certified college recruiting expert. You may also pursue certification in your sport after graduation.

CSP Global’s bachelor’s degree in sport management goes far beyond the basics. You’ll experience a career-connected curriculum focused on business, kinesiology, and sport theory.

Sources

  1. “Sports Industry Revenue Worldwide in 2022, With a Forecast for 2023 and 2027.” Statista. Retrieved on Dec. 4, 2023, from https://www.statista.com/
  2. “Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.” Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development. Retrieved on Dec. 4, 2023, from https://mn.gov/portal/
  3. “Industry Snapshots.” Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development. Retrieved on Dec. 4, 2023, from https://mn.gov/portal/
  4. “Best Sports Business Cities.” Sports Business Journal. Retrieved on Dec. 4, 2023, from https://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/Daily.aspx
  5. “How Much does a General Manager – Sports Make in Saint Paul, MN?” Glassdoor. Retrieved on Dec. 4, 2023, from https://www.glassdoor.com/index.htm
  6. “How Much Does an Athletic Director Make in Minnesota?” Glassdoor. Retrieved on Dec. 4, 2023, from https://www.glassdoor.com/index.htm
  7. “How Much does a Sports Marketing Manager Make in Minnesota?” Glassdoor. Retrieved on Dec. 4, 2023, from https://www.glassdoor.com/index.htm
  8. “How much does a Sports Agent make in Saint Paul, MN?” Glassdoor. Retrieved on Dec. 4, 2023, from https://www.glassdoor.com/index.htm
  9. “How To Become an Athletic Trainer (Plus Duties and FAQs).” Indeed. Retrieved on Dec. 5, 2023, from https://www.indeed.com/