Behind every great team is a great business mind.
Drexel LeBow’s BSBA in Sport Business provides an in-depth look at the billion-dollar international sports industry and helps students understand the substantial role business plays in professional, collegiate and amateur sports.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Class of 2025
Graduates with a degree in sport business will be ready for a wide range of sport-related professions. They are uniquely qualified for work in athletics administration, community relations, finance, fundraising, media relations, marketing, operations, player development and sales. The degree also provides a strong foundation for students to pursue graduate study in a range of fields, among them business administration, law and marketing.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment in business and financial occupations is projected to grow faster than the average for all occupations from 2025 to 2035.
Students will examine and prepare to navigate the sports industry from a variety of angles, touching on topics such as sponsorship, promotions, marketing, fundraising, finance, media, ticketing, public relations, law, facilities and more.
Drexel Co-op Outcomes
2024-2025 Academic Year
2024-2025 Academic Year
Our students have done their LeBow co-ops in a variety of organizations, both locally and around the world.
The top co-op employers for sport business majors include:
A sport business degree can prepare you to be a leader in the sport industry and apply your skill set in a variety of areas from sport business and management to sports marketing.
The average salary reported one year out for sport business graduates in LeBow’s class of 2025 was $65,125. Salary outlook can vary greatly depending on the local job market, skill level and work experience.
Recent LeBow sport business graduates have landed jobs at companies including:
Many students go on to pursue graduate degrees including the Drexel LeBow MBA, MS in Sport Management and MS in Marketing.
LeBow’s Center for Career Readiness provides resources and personalized support to help students prepare for their job search, from résumé reviews and interview preparation to career guidance and networking opportunities.
All undergraduate applications are processed through Drexel University’s central admissions portal. Have questions about applying to LeBow? Our undergraduate enrollment team is here to help.
Our staff is ready to help you with any questions you may have about the application process, including which program is right for you. We look forward to hearing from you.
Caitlin Brady
Director, Undergraduate Programs and Recruitment
(215) 571-3570 cem398@drexel.eduGerri C. LeBow Hall 333
