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.

Program Highlights
Live-Action Sports Lab You’ll be immersed in one of the most successful and visible athletic environments in the country, host to events like ESPN College Gameday and SEC championships.
Career Advantage With a nationally recognized athletics department and deep industry ties, you’ll have unmatched access to internships with LSU Athletics, New Orleans Saints and Pelicans, SEC/NCAA programs, and more.
Championship Learning Environment With access to world-class athletic facilities like Tiger Stadium and our Football Operations Center, you’ll learn where champions are made.
National Accreditation LSU's program is backed by the Commission on Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA) — ensuring your sport administration degree meets top industry standards and prepares you for a standout career.

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)

$50,000
Average alumni Sport Administration salary 5 years after graduation
Building Skills
Leadership & Management Learn to lead, strategize, and manage people and teams in dynamic sports settings.
Sport Law & Ethical Compliance Learn to navigate governing legal principles, athlete rights, sport ethics, and more.
Event & Venue Management Gain logistical expertise to plan sport events and manage high-impact facilities.
Sport Marketing Build sport brands, drive fan engagement, and position organizations for sales success.
Advance your Career
Post-graduate education
LSU offers competitively ranked post-graduate programs designed to help you innovate and lead in your field. Engage in advanced coursework, contribute to impactful research, and learn from expert faculty who are solving real-world challenges across Louisiana and beyond. Whether you're looking to deepen your expertise, pivot into a new industry, or accelerate your career, LSU’s graduate programs open the door to a world of opportunity.

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