Bachelor of Commerce in Sports Business at Saint Mary's University

Programme overview

Our Sports Business major stands out by integrating business expertise with a comprehensive look at the sports world. Unlike other programs, this one is deeply rooted in our business school’s curriculum, giving you specialized knowledge that’s both broad and flexible, so you can thrive in any industry. You’ll learn from professors in both business and social sciences, gaining a full understanding of sports as a business, a social movement, and a catalyst for change.

Faculty: Sobey School of Business | Study mode: full-time | Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

What you will study

Sample courses include Sports Marketing, Human Resources in Sports, Sports & Sustainability and Sports Law.

Career pathways

Career examples include sports marketing manager, event coordinator, community sports program manager, non-profit sports administrator, facility and recreation manager, athlete manager and sports agent.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Nova Scotia applicants: English 12 academic, Mathematics 12 (or Statistics and Data Science 12, Pre-Calculus 12 or Calculus 12) and three additional academic 12 courses, with a minimum 70% average and no mark below 60% in the required courses. Requirements for other provinces and countries are listed on the Canadian and international admissions pages.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Fall term (classes begin September 9, 2026), Winter term (classes begin January 6, 2027), Spring term (classes begin May 3, 2027) and Summer term (classes begin July 5, 2027).

Fall 2026 (September): domestic applicants apply by August 1, international applicants by June 15. Winter 2027 (January): domestic applicants apply by December 1, international applicants by October 1. Applications for 2027-2028 open October 1. The application fee is $65 CAD for domestic and $100 CAD for international students, paid by credit card at application. The deadline for admissions scholarships is February 15.

Apply through the official page: https://www.smu.ca/future-students/admissions/cs-apply-online.html

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