Sports management and sports administration are similar and often overlap, although management focuses more on the business element. People with jobs in sports management usually dedicate themselves to public relations, marketing, or negotiating trades between teams. Sports administration is more focused on running an athletic program. Administrators often help with recruitment efforts, set athletic goals for players, work with a player's agent to negotiate a contract, and arrange activities and events off the field. The primary qualifications for a job in sports administration or sports management are a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and experience working with an athletic program