Sport Management, B.S.B.A.

Program overview

Double the value of your business degree with a co-major in sport management and prepare for a career where your passion plays a vital role. Your degree from one of only a handful of NJ schools with AACSB accreditation will give you the experience to launch a successful business career. Students graduate with a business degree that provides career paths in a range of industries, plus obtain specialized knowledge in sports management that opens doors to the multi-billion dollar sport industry.

Admission options

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First-year - How to Apply

Rider is where your future begins. First-year students are defined as recent high school graduates who are attending college for the first time. There are so many opportunities ahead. Take the first step towards your tomorrow at Rider.

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Transfer - How to Apply

No matter where you began your journey, Rider has the resources you need to continue moving forward. At Rider, transfer students are defined as students who are under the age of 25 and have credits from another college or university.

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Continuing Education - How to Apply

Rider offers flexible pathways for adult learners aged 25 or over, including veterans and active duty military personnel, that allow you to earn your bachelor's degree or take courses for personal enrichment. Non-matriculated or visiting students should apply using the Continuing Education application.

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Program requirements

Our 120-credit program focuses on core business principles and strategies. The sport management co-major is designed to give you a broad-based business education by combining it with another discipline offered by Rider’s Norm Brodsky College of Business.

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Where potential becomes a plan

With a co-major in sport management, you’ll be able to land a career where your passion for sports is the focus.

Common careers:

Sports general manager
Statistician
Inside sales representative
Athletic coach
Athlete development specialist
Athletic director
Contract administrator
Sports agent
Sport lawyer
Sports marketing professional

Engaged learning

Learning by doing. That’s the driving principle behind Engaged Learning at Rider. It’s where theory meets practice, giving you the opportunity to apply the knowledge, skills and insights you’ve gained in the classroom to real-world situations and professional settings. Connect with like minded individuals in the Business of Sport Club.

Additionally, through our partnership with the New York Giants, students have the opportunity to take advantage of exclusive internships and real-world experiences in the sports industry, further broadening their professional horizons.

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Start strong to make it big

Rider’s strategic location near the New York and Philadelphia metropolitan areas offers outstanding access to some of the world’s leading sports franchises, sports media, marketing organizations and more.

Recent sport-related student internships include the New York Jets, SportsNet, New York Professional Golf, Philadelphia Flyers, NFL films and the Youth Hockey Foundation.

Internships & Co-Ops