BAE Sport Leadership and Management at University of Kentucky

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Arts in Sport Leadership and Management (SLaM) prepares students to lead and manage sport organizations through a blend of leadership development, business knowledge, and applied learning. Students develop expertise in leadership, organizational management, sport business, and strategic decision-making through coursework in fields such as leadership, management, marketing, revenue generation, legal and policy issues, and data insights. Experiential learning is also a cornerstone of the program.

Faculty: College of Education | Duration: 120 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall, Spring, Summer | Location: Lexington, KY, United States

What you will study

The Bachelor of Arts in Sport Leadership and Management program explores the principles of leadership, management, and ethics within the context of sport organizations and settings. Students study topics such as sport governance, communication, event planning, and community engagement while developing skills in team leadership, strategic thinking, and organizational development.

Career pathways

Graduates of the Sport Leadership and Management program pursue careers in a wide range of sport settings, including: Administration and Leadership

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Application information

Entry requirements

University/college-level requirements (not programme-specific): official high school transcript with pre-college curriculum; ACT or SAT optional (test-optional admission). Applies to admission to College of Education.

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

First-year entry term: Fall 2027 (applications open August 1). Transfer entry terms: Fall, Spring and Summer.

UK is test-optional for admission and scholarships through the 2028-29 academic year; most freshman applicants may apply without an ACT or SAT score.

First-year applicants for Fall 2027: Early Action deadline December 1 (recommended for Lewis Honors College and competitive and academic scholarships); Regular Decision deadline February 15. Application fee is $50 for domestic and $60 for international applicants. Apply with the UK application or the Common App.

Transfer applicants: application deadlines are August 1 for Fall (scholarship deadline June 15), November 15 for Spring and April 15 for Summer. The application fee is $50, waived for applications fully submitted on listed Transfer Tuesday dates.

Graduate applicants apply online through The Graduate School application system; deadlines and supplemental materials are set by each programme page. Minimum undergraduate GPA 2.75, minimum graduate GPA 3.0, and 2.5 for graduate certificate applicants (programmes may require more).

Apply through the official page: https://academics.uky.edu/apply

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