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Sports Management

Bachelor of Arts
The sports management program desires to promote our students to be a business leader in their communities through their love of athletics.

Fast Facts

Meets on-site in Olathe
126 credit hours
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We Prepare You

Sports Management applies the principles of business management to all areas within the sports industry.

The majority of jobs in the Sports Management area are related to coaching, fitness, business owner, sports marketing, administration and facility management. The sports management program wants to promote our students to be a business leader in their communities.

Program Overview

This major is perfect for our many student athletes. Sports Management majors have been associated with the sports industry their whole life and want to continue to be around sports. It’s a great way to tie sports and careers together.

This degree allows you to do something professionally that you absolutely love. With many successful athletic teams on campus, the opportunity to put what you learn in the classroom into practice in real-world business scenarios is built into our program.

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Cost & Value

A degree from MNU is a competitively priced, affordable option designed for students with a busy schedule. We’re here to help you find the best options to assist you as you work toward earning your degree.

Credit Hours:
Financial Aid Available

General Education: 42-50

Sports Management Core: 39-42

Tracks: 18-19

Electives: 12-26

Total: 126

The Federal Direct Student Loan Program is an additional payment option. MNU School Code: 007032. Information and applications may be obtained from the Student Financial Aid Services Office at 913.971.3298 or finaid@mnu.edu.

Pioneer Pledge

Concern about paying back student loans is common. That’s why we provide the Pioneer Pledge, our loan repayment assistance program. If your income is modest after graduation, Pioneer Pledge assists with your educational loan repayments. Learn more on our financial aid pages.

MNU Scholarships

Your education is one of the most important investments you will ever make. At MNU nearly 100% of new students qualify for financial assistance that greatly reduces the actual cost of an MNU education.

Payment Options

Your degree is an investment in your future. We have a variety of different payment options available, so you can choose the option or combination of options, that best fits your situation. The total cost will be calculated based on your program and can be divided into multiple payments.

Application Process

Fall 2025 Start

Now accepting applications from seniors in high school or college transfers who are interested in starting at MNU in Fall of 2025.

Fall 2026 Start

Now accepting early action application from juniors in high school! Applicants with a cumulative high school GPA of 3.75 (weighted or unweighted) will be considered for provisional admission with priority consideration for our honors program and performing arts scholarships.

*Some exceptions made on case by case basis

ACBSP Accreditation Overview
ACBSP’s accreditation process follows the Baldrige model. The accreditation focuses on recognizing teaching excellence, determining student learning outcomes, and a continuous improvement model. ACBSP’s student-centered teaching and learning approach, which is measured and analyzed for quality, ensures that students gain the right skills from their educational investment. Institutions with programs accredited by ACBSP are committed to continuous improvement that ensures their business program will give

Navigate Your Business Journey

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