Rising above the competition and gaining access to this competitive industry requires a superb academic background and substantial practical experience. You can prepare for these opportunities through the acclaimed Bachelor of Science Degree Program in Sport Management at St. John's University.

Designed to prepare students for successful and challenging sport and recreational management careers, this 126-credit program focuses on applying business principles to the industry while drawing upon ongoing relationships to provideinternship opportunities at well-known sports organizations such as Madison Square Garden, NBCUniversal, the Brooklyn Nets, and more. Students have also interned at many organizations outside the greater metropolitan area, including the Los Angeles Sparks, Tulane University, Disney/ESPN Wide World of Sports in Orlando, the United States Olympic Committee in Colorado Springs, the Leicester Tigers (UK Rugby Union), and the Yokohama F-Marinos (J-League Soccer).

For students interested in coaching, the Coaching Option includes three courses (SPM 1050, 1051, and 1052) that are part of the requirements to apply for a Temporary Coaching License in New York State. For students interested in a broader business background, the Business Option includes a Business Minor as part of your required curriculum.

The program also offers study abroad and student exchange programs specifically for sport management students. A summer session runs in Rome each year during the month of June. This program provides students with a global perspective on issues related to the profession and an understanding of the role athletics play in international relations. There is also a full-semester exchange program available to study in the United Kingdom. These international experiences provide unique opportunities for students in the program to gain an edge as future managers in the sports and recreation industry.