Ready to get in the game? Major in sport administration for the skills to manage sports teams, events, and strategy at every level.
Major in Sport Administration
What is Sport Administration?
A career in sport administration includes planning, organizing, operating, and managing sport programs, teams, and events. When you major in sport administration at LSU, you’ll learn how to run the show — from organizing major sporting events to managing and marketing sport facilities, teams, budgets, and driving fan experience. Whether you dream of sport leadership and working for a team or driving sport commerce and marketing events, you’ll gain valuable experience and industry insights to find your ideal sport administration job. LSU offers concentrations in Sport Commerce and Sport Leadership.
What You Can Do
An LSU degree opens doors to a wide range of career paths and professional opportunities. With a strong academic foundation, real-world learning, and support from a powerful alumni network, you’ll graduate prepared for success in today’s competitive job market. Whether you’re planning to work in a corporate setting, nonprofit organization, government agency, creative industry, or research lab, LSU equips you with the in-demand skills and hands-on experience employers value most.
Potential Careers
Athletic Administration
Facility Operations Management
Sport Marketing
Sports Information
Corporate Partnerships
Sport Analytics
Event Coordinator
Game Operations Manager
Game Day or Event Coordinator
Equipment Manager
Ticket Manager
Workplace Settings
Collegiate Sports Teams
Collegiate Athletic Departments
Professional Sports Teams
Professional Sports Leagues
Sport Governing Bodies (NCAA, etc)
Sport Agencies
Universities & Colleges
High Schools
Sports Facilities (stadiums, arenas, recreational centers)