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Sport Management

The undergraduate Sport Management program focuses on applying business and management principles to the global sports industry. Students take at least 10 specialized courses, such as sport marketing, sport finance, sport law, and sport facilities and event management.

The program offers an accelerated Bachelor’s-to-Master’s track for high-achieving students to begin graduate coursework as seniors and earn credit toward both degrees.

Degree Program

B.S. in Sport Management

College

College of Arts & Sciences

Credit Hours

120 Credits (4 Years)

Score Big in Sport Management

The Sport Management degree provides students with the opportunity to understand and apply business principles in the sports industry.

Degree & Course Details

Top 60

Nationally ranked as #56 Best College for Sport Management.
(Niche, 2026)

Accelerated B.S. to M.S. in Sport Management

Texas Tech's accelerated Sport Management program offers top seniors a cost-effective path — saving time and tuition by earning credit toward both degrees.

Career Paths and Salary Ranges

Our Sport Management graduates are making an impact. Explore where our alumni are working and what they are building.

Kinesiology

Transform lives through exercise science at Texas Tech. Master biomechanics and physiology in high-tech labs to launch elite careers in health care, athletics, or physical therapy.

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Athletic Coaching Minor

The minor in athletic coaching requires 18 hours and is primarily designed for College of Education students who want to teach a content area in high school and be a coach.

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Public Health Minor

Required courses are across five core areas of public health: epidemiology, biostatistics, environmental, social and behavioral science, and health policy and management. This minor may be completed entirely online.

Learn about Public Health Minor

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I find more information about my department?

Explore department websites.

How do I choose a major?

The College of Arts & Sciences has an Arts & Sciences Undeclared (ASUD) designation.

Students with 30 hours or fewer qualify and work with Academic Success Advisors to determine their major while taking core requirements. Office of Student Success

How do I get involved in research?

These departments are committed to research.

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Contact the faculty member that you would like to work with. Their information can be found on department webpages.

Ask your Academic Advisor and review departmental publications, bulletin boards and webpages.

What kind of scholarships and financial aid are available for incoming students, transfer students, and current students?

All students are considered for merit scholarships when they apply for admission. To be considered for other forms of aid, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Use Texas Tech's school code 003644.

Admitted students can find additional internal and external scholarship opportunities through Scholarship Universe.

Prospective and incoming students can also connect with assigned financial aid advisors.

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