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Let your love of athletics and sports lead you to an exciting career. Midway University students gain a strong foundation of business skills and hands-on experience through both classroom experience and internships.

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120 Credit Hours
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Format
Campus
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Are you interested in turning your love of the game into a career? The sports industry is booming and whether you’re interested in marketing, business, facilities, or communications, a Sport Management degree will help you get in the door.

When you study at Midway, you’ll have opportunities to expand your skill set in the classroom, get involved on campus, and make connections with local sports professionals.

Our Sport Management degree combines business and management principles with sports, events, and marketing to provide a solid foundation for success. Students attain the skills needed to manage sport programs in a variety of settings, including business, community, public, and private.

Students who successfully complete the Sport Management program will be able to:

  • Integrate theory and practice into the sport industry
  • Apply business and financial accounting methods to sport industry contexts
  • Apply event and marketing skills to growing business within the sports industry
Program Options

Students can earn a full degree in Sport Management or choose to add the coursework and earn a minor along with their degree in another subject such as business, equine studies, marketing communications, etc.


Frequently Asked Questions

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We offer a simple online application process. Create your account, submit all materials and track your application status conveniently online. Admissions Counselors are available to assist you with the application process and answer any questions you may have about Midway University and our programs. Give them a call at 1.800.952.4122 or email admissions@midway.edu.

Students are eligible as “full-time and “part-time” students for Federal loans and may be eligible for Federal and/or State grants. (A full-time student is a student taking 12 credit hours or more per term; a part-time student is a student taking 6-12 credit hours.)

Visit Financial Aid page for more details.

An admission decision can only be made with official documents. Transcripts are considered official when they are either mailed directly to Midway University from the issuing institution in a sealed envelope or sent electronically by a secured third party such at National Student Clearinghouse or Parchment.

Midway University works hard to provide quality degree programs at an affordable price for our students. Students can view our Tuition and Fees Schedule online.

Make sure you get the whole picture before making your decision. First, complete your FAFSA so you can see what financial aid you are eligible to receive and complete your application. Once you are admitted to Midway University, you can meet with our Financial Aid Office to discuss all the eligible aid (federal, state and institutional) that you have access to and apply for scholarships. This is the only way to figure out the true cost and if you will have any out-of-pocket expenses to cover.

Midway University accepts transfer credits from regionally accredited institutions that are 100-level or higher with a grade of “C” or better. At the time of admission, our Admissions Counselors will provide an unofficial evaluation of your transfer credit. An official evaluation will be completed by the Registrar’s Office after acceptance.

Depending on your student type, there are different steps needed to get you ready to begin classes. Visit our Next Steps page to find your path, or contact admissions at admissions@midway.edu.

Traditional students may declare a major that is only offered online following the guidelines of the online major policy in the academic catalog.

Career Outlook

What can you do with a sport management degree? A lot!

Individuals with this degree often work in the sports industry and can serve in such roles as:

  • Athlete Agent
  • Sports Marketing Specialist
  • Sports Information Director
  • Athletic Director
  • Fitness/Recreation Manager
  • Athletic Coach
  • Sports Event Manager
  • Athletics Administration
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Small Classes

Our average class size is 17 students allowing more interaction with faculty.

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Affordable

Annually 99% of our traditional undergraduates receive institutional aid.

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Personalized Attention

Our student to faculty ratio is 15 students to 1 faculty member.

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Our Admissions Team would love to help you get started on your journey to become a MidwayU Eagle. Visit campus, request info, or apply today.
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