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Bachelor of Science - Sport Administration

Carbondale campus — Carbondale, Illinois, United States

Study Level: Undergraduate · 4-Year Bachelor's Degree
Duration: To be confirmed
Study Mode: To be confirmed
Next Intake: January 2027
Tuition Fee: USD 12,652
Application Fee: USD 40
Scholarships Available: None listed
Post-Study Work Information: Optional Practical Training (OPT): Verify before applying
Application Status: Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Overview

While the players on the field are the most visible element in the sports industry, professionals behind the scenes play a crucial role in the smooth operations of teams at all levels. A degree in sport administration offers those passionate about sports and kinesiology the opportunity to learn about the administrative roles in this ever-expanding field. Students in the Sport Administration program receive in-depth training in various business aspects of the sport industry. The program includes numerous sport business courses, such as Sport Governance, Business Aspects of Sport, Sport Finance, Sport Promotions, Legal and Ethical Issues in Sport, Sport Business Analytics, Social and Psychological Issues in Sport, Human Resource Management, Leadership, Team Building, and Internship. With a combined knowledge of the administrative side of the sports industry and training in fitness and kinesiology, sport administration graduates find employment that fosters team success and manages the day-to-day operations of the facilities they use. Careers for graduates of the sport administration program are wide-ranging and encompass various settings both on and off the field. As active members of team training and facility operations, sport administration graduates achieve success as athletic coaches at youth, collegiate, and professional levels, as well as athletic directors and facility managers for sports venues. These positions are in constant demand within the industry and require knowledge of both kinesiology and its administrative components. The Bachelor of Science in Sport Administration uniquely prepares individuals for the business side of the sports industry as well. Administrative and professional opportunities arise as marketing consultants, contract negotiation managers, athletic development specialists, and public relations professionals. These careers necessitate knowledge of sports and kinesiology, along with an understanding of the legal, ethical, business, and psychological aspects of the industry.

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Credential: 4-Year Bachelor's Degree
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

English-language requirements

English-language requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

Fees & Costs

Tuition fee: USD 12,652
Application fee: USD 40
Deposit required: Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees: Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

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Scholarships

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Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes: January 2027, January 2028, January 2029
Application deadline: Confirm with Eagle Link
Application status: Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability: Not confirmed

Campus & Location

Carbondale campus

Carbondale, Illinois, United States

1263 Lincoln Drive

Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

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About the Institution

Founded in 1869 as the state’s second teachers college – with a dozen academic departments and an inaugural class of 143 – SIU Carbondale is the flagship campus of the Southern Illinois University System. It is a strong, diverse, student-centered, research-intensive, and comprehensive university that earned the prestigious 2015 community engagement classification from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. That designation reflects a longstanding commitment to service and outreach; in 2013 alone, 237,000 residents of central and southern Illinois benefited from 578 initiative...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.

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