Mercy College

What you'll study

This programme blends a foundation in business administration—accounting, finance, marketing, management and business law—with sport management topics tailored to the sports industry. You will study modules that cover sport marketing and sponsorship, event and facility management, sport law and ethics, organisational behaviour, and financial management for sport. Additional courses typically address topics such as sports analytics, sport governance, youth and community sport, media and communications in sport, and strategic planning.

The degree is structured so that early years focus on core business principles and quantitative skills, while later years emphasise sport-specific electives, case studies and a capstone project. Many students complete an internship or practicum with a professional sports team, college athletic department, sports marketing agency or community recreation provider; these practical placements are built into the programme to reinforce classroom learning and develop professional networks.

Entry requirements

Applicants are normally required to hold a high school diploma or equivalent with a record of steady academic achievement. Admissions decisions typically take into account transcripts, a personal statement that outlines interest in sport management, and one or more academic or professional references. Some applicants—such as transfer students—will need to provide college transcripts and a description of any relevant work or volunteer experience in sports or events.

International applicants must meet the college's English-language proficiency requirements. Depending on background and preparation, students may be advised to take introductory courses in accounting, statistics or economics as prerequisites for upper-level business modules.

Career prospects

Graduates work across the business side of sport in roles such as event or venue manager, sponsorship coordinator, marketing or ticketing manager, operations manager for clubs or leagues, community and youth programme director, and sales roles within sport organisations. Other common pathways include positions in sport media and communications, athlete services, and analytics and research for teams and governing bodies.

The programme also prepares students for careers in related industries where sport business skills are valued—such as hospitality, tourism, and non-profit recreation—and for further study at graduate level in sport management, business or law. Internship experience and local industry partnerships play an important role in connecting graduates with employers.

Why study at Mercy College

Mercy College offers a hands-on approach with small class sizes and faculty who combine academic credentials with professional experience in business and sport. The college’s campuses in the New York metropolitan area provide proximity to professional teams, collegiate athletics programmes and sport organisations, which supports internship and networking opportunities.

Students benefit from career services, practicum placements and applied projects that emphasise real-world problem solving. The programme’s combination of broad business training and sport-specific coursework equips graduates to move quickly into operational, commercial and administrative roles within the sport sector.