BS Sport and Recreation Management at Arizona State University

Programme overview

In the Bachelor of Science program in sport and recreation management, you prepare to lead and manage across the sport and recreation industries. You explore how sport and recreation enhance individual well-being, community development and economic growth. You gain a broad understanding of these interconnected sectors while developing planning, marketing, financial and leadership skills.

Faculty: Watts College of Public Service & Community Solutions | Department: School of Community Resources and Development | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tempe, AZ, United States

What you will study

Sample courses CSM 201 Introduction to Sport and Recreation Management PRM 203 Designing Experiences: Events and Programs CSM 304 Recreation and Sport Planning and Facilities CSM 335 Sports and Recreation for Youth Development PRM 310 Strategic Volunteer Engagement CRD 202 Inclusive Community Development What If Current ASU students, see how your courses can apply to another major and find out how to change your major .

Career pathways

Our graduates are prepared for a variety of career paths, including: Career Growth Median Salary More Information Camp and Recreation Manager Growth: 6.0% Median Salary: $79,520 Learn more Community Sport Manager Growth: 5.3% Median Salary: $48,560 Learn more General Manager (GM) Growth: 5.0% Median Salary: $105,770 Learn more Recreation Coordinator Growth: 4.3% Median Salary: $36,560 Learn more Sports Official Growth: 5.2% Median Salary: $40,710 Learn more Show more Example job titles and salaries listed are not necessarily entry level, and students should take into consideration how years of experience and geographical location may affect pay scales.

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Application information

Entry requirements

No programme-specific requirements are published. Admission is to the university: all students must meet ASU general university admission requirements (first-year, transfer, international and readmission pathways).

Domestic applicants: USD 12,177 a year (2026-27). Arizona resident tuition. Tuition only for the undergraduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit Source

International applicants: USD 22,792 a year (2026-27). International tuition. Tuition only for the undergraduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit loa Source

Entry terms: Fall and Spring semesters plus Summer; the estimator lists Fall 2026, Spring 2027 and Summer 2027 admit terms. Transfer students may start in multiple terms throughout the year.

First-year applications open on or around July 1. ASU's priority admission date is Nov. 1. The application fee is $55 for Arizona residents, $85 for domestic nonresidents, $75 for ASU Online and $90 for international nonresidents; apply with the ASU application or the Common Application (one only). ACT or SAT scores are not required for admission. FAFSA priority filing date: Jan. 15.

Transfer students apply with the ASU application or the Transfer Common Application; ASU uses rolling admission without hard deadlines for transfer applicants and decisions follow two to four weeks after all items are received. The application fee is $55 for Arizona residents, $85 for domestic nonresidents, $75 for ASU Online and $90 for international nonresidents. ACT or SAT scores are not required.

Apply through the official page: https://admission.asu.edu/apply

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