Limestone University’s Online Sport Business Program Receives National Ranking

The Limestone University online bachelor’s degree program in sport business (formerly known as sport management) has been named one of the best in the country, according to a prominent website.

SportsDegreesOnline.org recently ranked Limestone No. 16 in the nation for the 2024-2025 academic year. Limestone provides the only online program in sport business in South Carolina to make the Top 25.

The ranking is based on the quality and flexibility of Limestone’s program, which can be taken fully online or in-person. Additionally, the website cited the “4+1 program” that allows students to graduate in five years with both a bachelor’s and master’s degree, putting graduates in excellent positions to enter the job market. Finally, it praised the program’s professors for emphasizing practical learning through external partnerships and class projects.

SportsDegreesOnline.org created its ranking list to recognize the excellence of colleges, universities, and professors delivering top-quality sport management/sport business programs through distance learning. Its matrix includes a variety of criteria including faculty expertise, curriculum, internship opportunities and networking opportunities, graduation rate, and more.

The mission of Sports Degrees Online is to be a bridge to educational and professional opportunities within the sports industry for those who are driven to pursue their passion in sports, health, and wellness. In addition to the rankings, the website provides a library of Expert Interviews with industry leaders in which they share their journeys, insights, and advice for students following in their footsteps.

To learn more about Limestone University’s program, visit www.limestone.edu/sport-business.