Earn College Credit While Building Your Sports Career

What if you could take Sports Management Worldwide courses, earn college credit, and potentially use financial aid or military education benefits to help pay for it?

Thanks to a partnership between Sports Management Worldwide (SMWW) and Fort Hays State University (FHSU), students can do exactly that.

Whether you're a college student, working professional, military service member, veteran, or sports industry career changer, this unique program allows you to gain practical sports business education while earning transferable college credit.

Study Sports Business From Anywhere in the World

Unlike traditional degree programs that require you to relocate or attend classes on campus, SMWW courses can be completed from anywhere in the world.

Students from more than 160 countries have participated in SMWW programs, learning directly from professional sports executives, agents, scouts, coaches, broadcasters, and industry leaders.

All you need is an internet connection.

Financial Aid and Military Benefits May Be Available

One of the most exciting advantages of the FHSU Credit Overlay Program is that qualified students may be eligible to utilize:

• Federal Financial Aid

• Military Tuition Assistance

• GI Bill Benefits

• Veteran Education Benefits

• Other University Funding Programs

This creates opportunities for students to pursue sports business education while reducing out-of-pocket expenses.

Earn College Credit for SMWW Courses

Students can earn:

• 2 college credits for each eligible SMWW course

• Up to 6 transferable college credits

• Credit through an accredited university with more than 120 years of educational excellence

Many students use these credits toward degree requirements or transfer them to their home institution, subject to approval by their academic advisor.

Learn From Sports Industry Leaders

SMWW mentors include current and former:

• General Managers

• Sports Agents

• Scouts

• Coaches

• Team Executives

• Broadcasters

• Analytics Professionals

• Media Personalities

Students gain practical knowledge and valuable industry connections while building a professional network that can help open doors throughout their careers.

A Powerful Combination: Education + Networking

Dr. Lynn Lashbrook, President and Founder of Sports Management Worldwide and an FHSU alumnus, believes success in sports comes from both "what you know" and "who you know."

Through the FHSU partnership, students receive both.

You'll gain practical sports business education, college credit, resume assistance, networking opportunities, and access to more than 30,000 SMWW alumni around the world.

Ready to Learn More?

If you've ever wanted to work in sports while earning college credit and potentially utilizing financial aid or military education benefits, now is the perfect time to explore the FHSU and SMWW partnership.

Your sports career may be closer than you think.