Online Sport Management at Kansas Christian College

Prepare to lead in athletics, organizations, and community impact with a Sport Management degree grounded in a Biblically based Christian worldview. Kansas Christian College Professional and Online Studies is built for students who want flexible, focused five-week courses without pausing their work, family, or calling.

Highlights

Five-week courses
120 credit hours
Business and leadership foundation for sport industry careers
Ministry integrated, including Sport Ministry and Marketplace Ministry coursework
Online learning designed for working adults, leaders, and coaches

Sport Leadership with Purpose

The Bachelor of Arts in Sport Management is designed to develop leaders who understand the business side of sport, the people side of leadership, and the ethical side of decision making. You will build skills in sport marketing, psychology, sociology, facility and event management, and sport law, while developing the leadership and communication needed to serve teams and communities well.

Learn to lead in sport with competence, character, and conviction, grounded in a Biblically based Christian worldview.

Program Objectives

By the end of the program, students will be equipped to:

Integrate a Biblical worldview for ethical decision-making in sport management, including moral implications of sport policy and strategy, applying Christian principles to leadership and management in the sports industry.
Strengthen professional communication and leadership skills for sport settings, focusing on teamwork, interpersonal dynamics, and organizational leadership.
Apply core business principles within sport management, emphasizing strategic thinking, decision-making, and ethical considerations in sport policy.
Develop broad sport management proficiency, including marketing, psychology, sociology, facility and event management, and the unique ethical challenges in sports.
Prepare for sport management careers through personal and social ethics, mental wellness strategies, and an understanding of sport in ministry and community development.

What You Will Study

Your courses are designed to be practical, leadership-focused, and applicable to real-world sport settings. You will complete foundational general education and ministry coursework alongside sport management and leadership training.

Associate-level foundation courses
College Success
Technology for College
College Writing and Research I
Introduction to Leadership
Philosophy and Worldview
College Writing and Research II
Old Testament Survey
New Testament Survey
Introduction to Psychology
Communication for Leaders
Personal Financial Management
Bible Study Methods
Principles of the Christian Life
World Civilizations
Environmental Science
Foundations of Sport Management
Sport Marketing
Accounting Methods
Sport Psychology
Sociology of Sport

Bachelor’s core and major courses
Research and Concept Development Skills
Biblical Theology of Leadership
Working with Teams
Theology of Holiness
Personal and Social Ethics
Organizational Leadership
Life of Christ
Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
Marketplace Ministry
Sport Leadership
Facility and Event Management
Mental Wellness for Sport
Sport Ministry
Strategic Management
Sport Law
Personnel Development

Electives
General elective or graduate course (4 courses)

Where This Degree Can Take You

Sport leadership is about more than wins and losses. It is about building healthy cultures, stewarding resources, serving people well, and leading with integrity. This degree can support pathways in athletics administration, sport marketing, event operations, team leadership, community programs, and sport-related ministry and nonprofit work.

Examples of pathways:

Athletic administration and operations support
Sport marketing and communications
Facility and event management
Team leadership and culture development
Community sport programs and outreach
Sport ministry and church or nonprofit engagement

Finish Faster with Our 3 plus 1 Option

Kansas Christian College offers accelerated pathways for students who want to maximize time and investment. Qualified students may be able to complete a bachelor’s degree in three years and move directly into a one-year master’s program, graduating with two degrees in about four years.

Sport Management students may be eligible for a 3+1 pairing with an MBA in Sport Management.

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If you are exploring Sport Management and want help mapping your timeline, transferring credits, or an accelerated plan, our admissions team is here to help you build a clear path forward.

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Note: Courses and program details are subject to change through normal academic processes.