Sport Administration

Learn the business side of sports and recreation.

Sport Administration major and minor

The Sport Administration program at Simpson prepares you for success in the fast-paced sport industry through a dynamic, career-focused curriculum. Whether you pursue a major or minor, you’ll gain hands-on experience while learning from expert faculty and experienced sport professionals who are invested in your success. You’ll also have the opportunity to participate in the region’s largest student-led one-day sport symposium, connecting with industry leaders and expanding your professional network.

Learning extends beyond the classroom through internships, mentoring, May Term travel courses, and involvement in student organizations. These experiences help you apply your knowledge, develop leadership and communication skills, and build a strong résumé.

Whether your goal is graduate school or launching your career after graduation, Simpson’s Sport Administration program provides the knowledge, practical experience, and professional connections to help you succeed in careers across the sport industry.

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Why Simpson College for Sport Administration?

What Will I Learn?

You’ll gain a solid foundation in key areas such as sport economics, finance, history, leadership, law, and marketing. Hands-on internships, group and individual projects with real sport partners, and visits with sport practitioners, complement your coursework

As a Sport Administration student at Simpson College, you’ll engage with a relevant curriculum and practical experience designed to prepare you for impactful roles across the sport industry.

Great internship experiences

Simpson students gain hands-on experience through internships with some of the region’s top sports organizations, including the Iowa Cubs, Iowa Wild, Iowa Wolves, Sporting KC, and the Principal Charity Golf Classic. Many of these opportunities have led directly to full-time careers.

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Why Simpson College for Sport Administration

$85k

Median annual national pay

-U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics 2024

Anticipated job growth between 2024-2034

-Bureau of Labor and Statistics 2024

$50k

Bachelor's sport administration salary in Iowa

-Zip Recruiter 2026

Finding Your Path

I know I made the right choice going to Simpson. I had no idea which niche of sports administration I wanted to pursue initially. Now I know that I love event management and operations. That’s been the biggest take away.

Elise Boulton ‘24

- Sport Administration Major

Explore Opportunities Beyond the Classroom

Interested in the unique opportunities the department has to offer? See more opportunities and experiences that will shape your future at Simpson.

Sport Administration Club

As a member of the Sport Administration Club, you’ll have opportunities to connect with industry professionals, gain hands-on experience, and expand your professional network. Club members help plan and participate in the annual Sport Administration Symposium, which brings together leaders from across the sport industry for networking and career development. Students also travel to meet with local and national sport organizations, learning directly from professionals and gaining valuable insight into careers in the sport industry.

Internships

Hands-on experience is at the heart of this program. Students complete two required internships, gaining real-world experience with organizations such as the Iowa Cubs, Iowa Wild, local school districts, parks and recreation departments, community nonprofits, and other sport and recreation organizations. These opportunities help students build professional skills, expand their networks, and graduate with the practical experience employers value.

May Term Courses

May Term courses take learning beyond the classroom through immersive travel experiences. Students visit sport and recreation organizations, tour professional facilities, meet with industry leaders, and attend sporting events. Each course is designed to provide firsthand insight into the industry while helping students build professional connections and explore a variety of career opportunities.