Sport Management

Wichita State University's COSMA-accredited Sport Management programs take you beyond the classroom, honing your skills and developing contacts in real-world settings

Your pathway into the business of sports!

Wichita State University’s Sport Management (SMGT) programs are regularly recognized among the nation’s top sport management degrees. With our long history of excellence and national network of contacts, you'll gain marketable skills and have access to resume-boosting internships.

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Degrees offered

Wichita State students help with NCAA Basketball Tournament preparations at Intrust Bank Arena. Students work in several areas during the set-up, practices and games.

Undergraduate Degree

Wichita State's Bachelor's in Sport Management degree equips students with a strong foundation including courses in sport marketing, sport law, sport governance and sport facility management. Graduates work in a variety of sport settings including intercollegiate athletics, major league and minor league professional sports, fitness, recreation, and specialized sport business.

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Graduate Degree

Wichita State's 100% online Master of Education in Sport Management is one of the handful of master’s programs worldwide to be accredited by the Commission on Sport Management Accreditation. Our Master's provides students and working professionals with practical preparation for careers in the management of sport entertainment, sport participation and sporting goods organizations.

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COSMA Accreditation

WSU is among a select number of universities in the world with multiple programs accredited by the Commission on Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA).

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Unique opportunities

Internships

WSU is known nationally for Applied Learning opportunities. Our internships let students utilize knowledge gained through their classes, enhance their portfolios, and network with working professionals -- important steps in establishing themselves as practicing sport managers.
Connections

Our sport management programs give you the chance to get involved with local and regional events, meet peers and develop mentors across the sport industry with access to our national alumni network. Not only will you form valuable connections for the future, but also you can develop friendships which last long beyond your time here at WSU.
Careers

Our industry connections and WSU's Shocker Career Accelerator will equip you with the tools and resources you need to compete immediately for great jobs in the sport industry including intercollegiate athletics, major league and minor league professional sports, fitness, recreation, and specialized sport business.

I did not intentionally seek out this career path but discovered during my WSU internship that sales and business development fit my skill set and the running industry and events are a lot of fun to be a part of.

Sarah Ratzlaff
Vice President, Ventures Endurance, USA TODAY Network