The academically rigorous sport management curriculum combines program-specific courses with professional electives and liberal arts requirements, providing students with the tools to pursue a career--or even graduate study--in sport. Coursework covers such areas as marketing, management, communications, societal influences and impacts, ethics, and law.

The 124-credit program leads to a bachelor of science (B.S.) and also includes up to 15 elective credits, allowing students to pursue a concentration or minor and tailor their studies according to their professional interests. For example, to enhance business skills, students can minor in accounting, finance, marketing or management studies. If they have an interest in the outdoors, they can minor in outdoor recreation and tourism. Or, they may wish to sample Syracuse's multitude of courses in communications, law, social sciences, and foreign languages to tailor a program that meets their interests and needs.

In addition, the required 12-credit senior capstone experience provides students with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the industry before they graduate.