Why Study Sport Business Management With Cedarville Online?
Sports organizations need leaders who understand both business strategy and the unique dynamics of the sports industry. Cedarville University’s online sport business management degree program exposes you to practical business knowledge taught from a biblical worldview and prepares you for opportunities in sports management, marketing, event operations, recreation management, and more.
Cedarville Online allows you the affordability and flexibility to build your future while staying where God has planted you. You can pursue a Christ-centered education, grow your business and leadership skills, and prepare for a career in the sports industry — all in a format designed to fit your life and goals.
Cedarville also offers a residential BA in sport business management.
Online Sport Business Management Degree Highlights
- Biblical Worldview – Degree-specific courses integrate biblical principles and ethical leadership, helping you approach business decisions in sports through a Christ-centered perspective.
- Practical Experiences – You’ll gain industry-relevant knowledge in areas like sport marketing, event planning, financing sport operations, and organizational leadership. Coursework is designed to help you apply concepts directly to real-world settings.
- Fits Your Life – Cedarville’s online format gives you the flexibility to complete coursework around your schedule. Most courses are offered asynchronously, allowing you to learn when it works best for you.

Program Curriculum
You’ll build a strong foundation with core liberal arts courses and Bible minor courses while studying key business and sport management concepts.
Online Sport Business Management Courses
Online Course Plan Sample Courses- Principles of Marketing
- Event Planning and Production
- Business Communication
- Facility Design and Management
- Financing Sport Operations
- Creative Problem-Solving
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Online Program Format
What is the format of the online courses?
Your studies will be completely asynchronous*, meaning you'll never need to tune in for any live lectures or at any specific times. Courses will be self-paced based on completing weekly modules in Canvas, our learning management system, and you'll engage with your professors and classmates there as well.
A few select general education courses will be 16 weeks long, but most of your classes will be completed over eight weeks. Your online degree program has been championed, developed, and supported by caring Cedarville faculty, ensuring that the course content is specifically designed for your needs as a remote learner.
*Some courses may require synchronous group assignments.
How will I be supported as an online student?
Your admissions counselor will guide you through each step of the application process. Once you are accepted, you'll have a dedicated academic advisor who will not only aid you in your academic decisions but also encourage you in your walk with the Lord.
You’ll be supported by The Centennial Library, The Writing Center, The Cove (academic enrichment center), Counseling Services, and Career Services. With over a decade of experience serving online dual-enrolled and graduate students, these teams know how to meet your unique needs as an online student.
At Cedarville, you won’t just be a number. You’ll be challenged, encouraged, and equipped to become who God has made you to be by a supportive, Christian community.
Can I start online and finish on campus (or vice versa)?
Yes! We’d love for you to join us on campus if you’d like to and you’re able. Or, if you’re a current residential student facing constraints that don’t allow you to continue studying on campus, we welcome you to complete your degree online. In both cases, your courses will directly transfer between your online and residential programs.
How can I experience the Cedarville community as an online student?
Online students are a valuable part of the vibrant Cedarville community. Through daily chapel and engagement with professors and classmates, you’ll have opportunities to plug into the Cedarville experience from wherever God has called you:
- Each day at 10 a.m. ET, you can tune in live to experience chapel alongside your campus community. In hearing truth from God’s Word each day, you’ll be challenged and strengthened in your walk with the Lord.
- In your classes, you’ll be able to deepen and refine your thinking about God’s Word with an iron-sharpens-iron community of believers. You’ll be taught by caring, Christian faculty who are personally dedicated to helping you succeed. They’ll pour into you not just as a student but also as a Christian and a future professional.
When are the start dates?
There are six start dates each year that you can choose from to begin your online studies:
- August
- October
- January
- March
- May
- June
What technology is required, and what if I have tech problems?
Your computer should meet these hardware recommendations as outlined by IT. If you ever have questions or run into an issue, Cedarville’s IT team offers an extensive knowledge base and individualized support through their service catalog. In addition, there is 24/7 support for Canvas, our learning management system.
What Can I Do With a Degree in Sport Business Management?
Your bachelor’s degree in sport business management can prepare you for careers in:
- Collegiate athletics
- Communications and media relations
- Event management
- Facility management
- Professional sports organizations
- Recreation management
- Sales
- Sport commissions
- Sport marketing and promotions
- Sports-based ministries
Where Do Cedarville Sport Business Management Graduates Work?
Cedarville graduates have completed internships and pursued opportunities with organizations such as:
- Athletes in Action
- Charlotte Hornets
- Cleveland Browns
- Columbus Blue Jackets
- Dayton Dragons
- Greater Dayton YMCA
- MAPFRE Stadium
- Philadelphia Phillies
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Meet Your Program Contacts
Andrew Wonders, EdD
Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Programs, Robert W. Plaster School of Business; Assistant Professor of Sport Business ManagementContact
- SBCC 134
- 937-766-7973