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Online Bachelor of Science in Sport Administration with a Concentration in Sport Leadership

The online Bachelor of Science in Sport Administration with a concentration in Sport Leadership equips students with knowledge, skills, and key principles needed to become leaders within the sports industry. This pathway provides specialized training required to lead, manage, coach, and motivate others effectively.

Total Credit Hours

120

Cost Per Credit Hour

$445

Application Deadline

March 2, 2026

Program Description

In the world of sports, what happens off the field makes the game possible. The online Bachelor of Science in Sport Administration with a concentration in Sport Leadership is designed to prepare students to enter careers in the sport industry. With an Online BS in Sport Administration, students will obtain the knowledge and skills necessary to begin a career in sports management and work in a sports industry sector that most interests them.

Accreditation

The Bachelor of Science in Sport Administration is accredited by the Commission on Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA). LSU is one of three universities to have all levels of degree programs accredited by COSMA.

Career Opportunities

• Sports coach
• Event coordinator
• Director of youth sports
• Sports agent
• Public relations manager
• Administrative supervisor
• Media relations director
• General manager
• Director of corporate partnerships
• Associate director of marketing
• Assistant director of facilities

Course Listings

Sport Admin Core (39 Credits)

• KIN - 2510 Introduction to Sport and Leisure Administration | Credit Hours: 3
• KIN - 2501 History and Philosophy of Kinesiology | Credit Hours: 3
• KIN - 2530 Sport in Society | Credit Hours: 3
• KIN - 2513 Professional Development in Sport Administration | Credit Hours: 3
• ACCT - 2000 Survey of Accounting | Credit Hours: 3
• KIN - 3800 Ethical and Legal Issues in Sport | Credit Hours: 3
• KIN - 3801 Sport Strategies and Planning | Credit Hours: 3
• KIN - 3802 Program and Event Management | Credit Hours: 3
• KIN - 3804 Financial Issues in Sport | Credit Hours: 3
• KIN - 4513 Facilities Management | Credit Hours: 3
• KIN - 4518 Governance and Policy Development in Sport | Credit Hours: 3
• KIN - 4835 Practicum in Sport and Leisure Administration | Credit Hours: 6

Sport Leadership Concentration (12 credits)

• LHRD - 2723 Introduction to Leadership Development | Credit Hours: 3
• LHRD - 3723 Leadership Concepts and Principles | Credit Hours: 3
• ISDS - 1100 Introduction to Management Information Systems | Credit Hours: 3
• KIN - 4517 Sports Administration | Credit Hours: 3

Sport Admin Concentration Electives (12 credits)

• CMST - 2061 Communication for Business and the Professions | Credit Hours: 3
• BLAW - 3201 Business Law | Credit Hours: 3
• ELRC - 4507 Computer Technology in Education | Credit Hours: 3
• MC - 2000 Introduction to Mass Media | Credit Hours: 3

Free Electives (18 credits)

• KIN - 3805 Sales and Sponsorship in Sport | Credit Hours: 3
• MC - 2025 The Business of Entertainment Media | Credit Hours: 3
• PSYC - 2000 Introduction to Psychology | Credit Hours: 3
• MC - 3333 Multiculturalism in Media | Credit Hours: 3
• CMST - 3118 Intercultural Communication | Credit Hours: 3
• MC - 4971 Intercultural Communication with Health | Credit Hours: 3

Admission Requirements

First Time Freshman

• 3.0 Core GPA on the 19 units of college-preparatory high school courses as outlined in the LSU Core
• LSU is a test-optional institution which means applicants will have the choice to select if they wish to have their ACT or SAT scores considered for admission.

Transfer Student General Admission Requirements

• 30 or more transferable (academic, non-remedial) credit hours from a regionally-accredited college or university
• 2.5 academic GPA on all transferable college work attempted
• A grade of "C" or better in a college-level English course that fulfilled a general education requirement at the institution where it was taken
• A grade of "C" or better in a college-level Math course that fulfilled a general education requirement at the institution where it was taken

Re-Entry Student Admission Requirements

• Students interested in applying for re-entry to LSU must have a 2.0 GPA on all LSU coursework and must meet the requirements for their prospective senior college. Students who have attempted 30 or more hours at another institution must also have a 2.5 cumulative GPA on all college work attempted.

Cost

The final cost of this program will be determined once all transfer credits are evaluated. For the BS in Sport Administration program, you are able to transfer up to 75% of previous credits.

• Total credit hours per program: 120 credit hours
• Cost per credit hour: $445
• Total cost with fees and maximum amount of credits allowed to transfer into the program: $13,350
• Total cost with fees: $53,400

What Will I Learn?

Students who graduate with an online sport leadership degree will be prepared to handle the financial and administrative challenges within the world of sport administration. Students will also develop the leadership capabilities needed to move ahead in their careers. Topics covered in this degree include:

• Introduction to leadership and leadership development; emphasis on students understanding their personal traits, values, characteristics and development tasks as a foundation for leadership development
• Survey of leadership theory, concepts and research; emphasis on understanding the foundational concepts of modern leadership
• The expanding role of information technology in organizations, including the development and use of information systems, hardware and software, the strategic impact of IT and the nature of the IT career
• Policies and practices in the administration of athletic programs in academic settings

Why Choose This Program?

The online sport leadership degree from LSU provides students with the necessary skills to open a wide variety of career doors. This prestigious, 100% online program offers students the tools to become effective leaders and administrators in the field. Students may also apply their previously earned certifications with The United States Sports Academy and the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) to gain credits towards this degree through Prior Learning Assessment (PLA).