Program Overview
Program | Course Delivery |
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Sport and Recreation Management - Major | On-Campus & Online |
Sport and Recreation Management - Minor | On-Campus & Online |
Sport and Recreation Management - Certificate | On-Campus & Online |
Explore the sport and recreation management program
What really drives you? For some, it’s being fully immersed in sports and opportunities in recreation. For others, life after the game is the game. A career in coaching, facilities management, or sports marketing and promotion are a calling, a lifestyle that embraces the glory of sport and the health and wellness benefits of recreation - or a combination of both. Whatever drives you, the vastness of career paths in sports and recreation is worth the pursuit. From professional leagues to the community programs, your future in one of the most captivating industries worldwide is waiting.
Sport and Recreation Management is a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree.
Sport and Recreation Management Major
The sport and recreation management program gives students the opportunity to develop knowledge and expertise in sport and recreation with an orientation toward management. It is employment-oriented, designed around active learning and responsive teaching, and technology-driven, focused on communication and human relations.
Program graduates will be able to manage, assist in the management of, or find employment in sport and recreation organizations. Career opportunities include positions in professional sport franchises, sport and recreation facilities, participative sport event management, spectator sport event management, licensed athletic apparel companies, corporate fitness programs, college and university athletic departments, park and tourist attraction sites, community centers, senior centers, health clubs, sport and recreation camps, clinics, and seminars.
After completing the program, graduates will:
- Skilled in general business disciplines (i.e. management, marketing, finance) as related to sport and recreation management;
- Hone skills in written and oral communication that relate to the sport and recreation industry;
- Ability to apply industry-specific technological tools and operating procedures for sport and recreation;
- Team building skills and the ability to work in groups.
Sport and Recreation Management Minor
Coursework in this minor covers many different aspects of sport and recreation management, including management and marketing as it relates to the sport industry, sport ethics, leadership, facility management, event planning, sport communication, psychological, and sociological aspects of sport.
Sport and Recreation Management Certificate
Coursework in this certificate covers many different aspects of sport and recreation management, including management and marketing as it relates to the sport industry, sport ethics, leadership, facility management, event planning, sport communication, psychological, and sociological aspects of sport.
Awards & Accreditation
This sport management degree program has been granted Candidacy Status by the Commission on Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA), located in Fort Collins, CO, USA. Candidacy Status is not an accredited status, but a step toward seeking accreditation by COSMA. Additional information is available at COSMA Profile Data.
Student Experiences
Cost of Attendance (COA)
Full-time (13-18 credits), on-campus.
Expense Category | MN Resident & Non Resident |
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Tuition/fees | $13,288 |
Books/supplies* | $279 |
Housing/food | $11,024 |
Average Cost After Aid
$13,436
Average amount of grants & scholarships received (2022-2023 data)
$12,894
Average net price after grants &
scholarships (2021-2022 data)
$22,883
Average TOTAL student loan debt after
graduation (2022-2023)
Scholarship and Funding Options
The University of Minnesota Crookston provides quick and easy access to over $1 million worth of scholarship opportunities for new and returning students!
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