Sports Management

Bachelor of Science

Learn the business behind the sports industry.

Build a foundation in business and the backstage world of sports, with close access to Southern California’s finest teams and corporations.

The Curriculum

Kickoff your career

In the Sports Management program, you’ll explore principles of business, communication, marketing, and the ins and outs of the multi-billion dollar sports enterprise to apply these skills to a career in one of many booming job sectors.

Through our curriculum developed in partnership with professionals from organizations such as the Los Angeles Rams and the LA Galaxy, you’ll take classes in a variety of disciplines to approach sports from different angles and explore its sociology, economics, and more. Hands-on learning experiences will prepare you to develop financial, marketing, and other strategies as a sports management professional.

Practice with the pros

California holds the largest share of sports-related jobs nationwide. With close proximity to the Los Angeles sports hub, you’ll have access to a network of teams and organizations eager to provide internships that can help enhance your skills, find your niche, build your resume, and even help connect you with your first job after college. Our alumni have gone to work for the Los Angeles Chargers, the Los Angeles Kings and other competitive employers.

And at Cal Lutheran, the Los Angeles Rams will be practicing right in your backyard at their on-campus professional training facility, bringing opportunities for student tours, internships and connection-building with players and staff.

Our advisory team

The Sports Management program is backed by a robust advisory board of professionals who are eager to identify student needs and opportunities to succeed in the sports industry. They represent organizations including the U.S. Olympics, the LA Kings and various sports agencies, providing a range of perspectives and resources.

Fastrack an MBA

If you’re looking to take on a management position or even start your own sports or fitness-related business, choose the 4+1 option to get a head start on your MBA. You’ll take graduate-level courses while still an undergrad and finish your master’s in just one additional year after you graduate, saving time and money.

Steven Dorfman Scholarship

Awarded to first-year applicants for admission, the Steven Dorfman Scholarship covers 75% to 100% of tuition, and is awarded to selected students through our Honors Day program. Learn more

Programs

Offered as a major (BS) and a minor.

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The Experience

I wanted to be a Sports Management major because I have always loved watching and playing sports. My whole life has revolved around sports, whether it was watching my brother play or when I played. I played softball for 7 years and stopped after high school because I wanted to focus on school and my future. I was able to coach for two years and learned about the behind the scenes of softball. This motivated me to want to learn more about sports management and the different positions behind it. When I graduate, I want to work with Major League baseball, whether it is with a specific team or just MLB in general.
Madison Whiting '22

I was able to get behind the camera in my Sports Broadcasting course, gain knowledge in the fields of marketing and sales, intern with Spectrum Sportsnet and SportNet LA in their social media department, and gain connections to then work as a Service Executive for the LA Galaxy. I am now a Premium Sales Coordinator for the new NFL SoFi Stadium representing the LA Chargers. I am excited to be a part of the future of sports and can thank CLU for getting me here!
Talia Van Wingerden '17

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Your Future

As the sports and fitness industry continues expanding worldwide, teams and other employers are in need of knowledgeable, innovative professionals. Sports Management graduates will have well-paying opportunities awaiting in a variety of job sectors: