"The personal attention that I receive at HPU is unlike any other. Through small classes I have been able to establish life-long relationships with my professors. No matter if you're in a class with 25 students or a class with just 7 students, the professors ensure your success."
"HPU has the most eclectic personalities who are full of positive energy. There is a place for everyone here, it definitely feels like a family here at High Point."
"In between studying, leadership projects and classes, I will always find time for any game across campus – whether it’s an intramural, club, or official HPU athletic event."
Are you ready to stop watching from the sidelines and become a leader in one of the world’s biggest and most exciting industries? Then join HPU’s Sport Management Program and learn how to transform your passion for sports into a fulfilling career!
Our curriculum is designed to expose students to all facets of the sports world, with an emphasis on developing critical leaders in an ever- changing global industry. Classes offer a unique blend of management, leadership, professional development, and sport sociology education, creating the perfect environment to foster skill development, critical thinking, and innovation. We combine foundational classroom education with real-world opportunities and problems, and we pride ourselves on training the next generation of sport management professionals in an inclusive environment designed to stimulate passion, success, and growth.
Like elite athletes, our students pride themselves on taking ownership of their development, going above the ordinary, and seeking out challenges. With passionate and dedicated faculty to support their growth, our students thrive under pressure and learn to compete in everything they do.
Our students have gone on to work for some of the premier sport organizations in the nation, while others have taken their education to the next level at graduate programs around the country. Wherever your path lies, let us help you find it.
Internships
Under Armour
National Basketball Association
Madison Square Garden
IMG College
Genesco Sports Enterprises
USA Track and Field
USA Baseball
Atlantic Coast Conference
Washington Redskins
Baltimore Ravens
Duke University Athletics
IMG Sports Marketing at Wake Forest
Vanderbilt University Athletics
Greensboro Grasshoppers
Winston-Salem Dash
Boston Cannons
Durham Bulls
Carolina Thunderbirds
Philadelphia Soul
Alumni
National Basketball Association
New York Yankees
San Diego Padres
Washington Nationals
Pittsburgh Pirates
Tampa Bay Rays
Miami Marlins
Orlando Magic
Charlotte Hornets
Philadelphia 76ers
Baltimore Ravens
New Jersey Devils
Muddy Creek Motorsports
Hendrick Motorsports
San Jose Earthquakes Soccer
Philadelphia Union
Ohio State University Athletics
University of Michigan Athletics
Auburn University Athletics
Duke University Athletics
University of South Florida Athletics
Mount Saint Mary’s University Athletics
Octagon
Genesco Sports Enterprises
Adidas group
TPG Sports Group
Featured Graduate & Student Outcomes:
Cassandra Diaz, ’19 – Internship with The Madison Square Garden Company in New York
“This shadowing opportunity allowed me to assist with a VIP meet and greet, remain behind-the-scenes and be exposed to professional wrestlers up close and personal. It was surreal seeing the arena filled with energized fans of all ages. All of the pre-event media planning and marketing promotions came together to fill the arena for this event.”
Presley Brown, ’18 – Volleyball sales representative at Team Connection in High Point, North Carolina
“From day one, HPU encouraged me to set my goals high and then work as hard as I could to achieve them. Because of their focus on holistic learning, I pursued and completed internships every summer beginning freshman year. My internships taught me life skills in the field of Sport Management. It was the encouragement of my professors and advisors that pushed me to excel in classes, polish my resume and gain as much experience as possible. Also, Career and Professional Development helped me by providing not only support for polishing my resume and cover letters, but also career fairs for my major.”
Course Requirements
The School of Communication offers the B.A. degree in Sport Management. To graduate from High Point University with this degree, students must complete the following:
B.A. in Sport Management
Major Requirements
50 credits
University Core Requirements
50 credits
Electives
28 credits
TOTAL
128 credits
Sport Management Major:
COM Required Courses (6 credit hours):
COM1110: Human Communication
COM1113: Graphic Software Packages (2 credits)
Major Required Courses (44 credit hours):
SMG1010: Introduction to Sport Management
SMG1020: Professional Development in Sport Management
SMG2100: Sport Marketing
SMG2300: Sport Finance
SMG3010: Applied Management Principles in Sport
SMG3020: Sport in Society
SMG3030: Gender Issues in Sport
SMG3040: Sport Law
SMG4100: Strategic Management of Sport Organizations
