
Your Career in Sports Management
Learn the core concepts behind fun and engaging roles in campus recreation, municipal park and non-profit recreation, college athletics and professional sports.
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Our Bachelor of Science in Sport and Recreation Management emphasizes a wide range of skills that you'll apply to your future career in sport and recreation management. Prepare for opportunities in administration, marketing, facility and venue management, and sales and customer service. Apply today to begin your journey at A&M-Commerce!

SEE YOURSELF SUCCEED WITH A DEGREE IN Sport and Recreation Management
What You will Learn
A degree in sport and recreation management will offer you the opportunity to:
- Promote community engagement through sport and recreation
- Learn core principles of business decisions in the industry
- Acquire knowledge of sport industry economics, finance, marketing and leadership
- Understand methods for administration and evaluation of sport and recreation programs

Careers
Earning your Bachelor of Science in Sport and Recreation Management from A&M-Commerce can open many opportunities within the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, the Southwest region and beyond.
Career Possibilities and Current Median Salaries
Salary information for entry-level positions in college athletics are from the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics website. Other information from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Internship opportunities
The Internship experience provides the foundation employers are often looking for. Sport and recreation management students are required to complete an internship their senior year. This is designed to give students practical work experience in the sport and recreation industry and allows you to apply all that you have learned throughout the program. This is a 360 staff hour, 40 hour per week, graded opportunity!
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Course Delivery
Designed for full-time students and working professionals, our flexible program offers face-to-face instruction at our main campus in Commerce. Students may also opt for fully online instruction or a combination of face-to-face and online instruction methods.
Student Organizations
Gain valuable experience and build your resume by joining Gamma Alpha Mu Epsilon (GAME), the student organization for sport and recreation management students.
Benefits of joining GAME:
- Planning and executing special events on campus
- Taking part in academic conferences
- Volunteering at Lion Athletics events and competitions
- Volunteering at off-campus events
- Experience unique mentorship and internship opportunities

Undergraduate Program Costs
Program Costs
Tuition and fees for undergraduate students taking 12 credit hours are $4,212 for Texas residents and $9,108 for non-residents.
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