At the NSLC on Sports Management, you’ll guide your athlete through career success and defeat while learning about business essentials like negotiation, advertising, public relations, and management. Step into the fast-paced world of professional sports to explore how strategic decisions, sponsorship deals, and brand partnerships drive success behind the scenes. Gain a firsthand understanding of how leadership, communication, and business insight shape every aspect of the sports industry.
Sports Leadership and Management Program
Discover a career in sports business.
I really enjoyed my time here. I liked learning about all the possibilities there are within the sports industry, many of which I didn’t know about previously!
Owen, Washington
Guest Speakers
Gain industry insights.
Interact with guest speakers from a variety of backgrounds that bring practical knowledge and real-world experiences to the Sports Management program.
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Yankees Baseball Game
Duke Athletics Tour
Trips & Tours
Go beyond the classroom.
Gain a new perspective on the sports business through field trips that uncover how the industry works behind the scenes. A mix of educational and sightseeing tours allow you to explore the city surrounding the university.
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Leadership
is in our name.
Each NSLC program contains a leadership curriculum designed to teach skills that can apply to all areas of life. Workshops on personality styles, communication and listening, resilience, and empathy set the foundation for a successful future, no matter where it may lead.
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Dates, Locations, & Tuition
NSLC provides an immersive pre-college experience that prepares students for life beyond high school, allowing them to study in university classrooms, learn to navigate a campus, and experience living with roommates. All students are required to reside in supervised campus dormitories and will be provided meals through campus dining services.
Tuition Resources
Pay over time.
Flexible plans allow you to pay monthly – until 30 days before your program – at no additional fee.
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Protect your tuition.
Affordable trip insurance protects your investment in case of emergency.
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Apply for a scholarship.
NSLC awards more than $500,000 in scholarships each year.
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Earn College Credit
NSLC has partnered with American University to offer an online college credit opportunity for students across all our programs and locations. AU’s faculty-taught courses are completed at home outside the dates of your program and tailored to complement your area of study.
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