Sports business management is an area of business in which trained professionals manage the business of an athlete or athletic organization. Common areas of study and practice for sports business managers include sports marketing, finance and law.

Certificate programs, which can be earned in about a year, consist of academic classes that are offered at different skill and ability levels. Undergraduate as well as graduate students, depending on their field of study, may obtain certificates.

Online or distance learning refers to the use of electronic media and information and communication technologies (ICT) in education. With online learning, one can access education at any time and from any location with an available internet connection.