Master of Science in Sport Management Studies students are ready for key roles in management and leadership within the sports industry. The sports management track emphasizes sport-specific creative problem-solving, experiential learning, and hands-on experiences in business and leadership to prepare students up for dynamic careers within the diverse and growing sport industry.
The sports management track emphasizes sport-specific creative problem-solving, experiential learning, and hands-on experiences in business and leadership to prepare students up for dynamic careers within the diverse and growing sport industry.
As part of the requirements for the MS in Management, Sports Management
Specialization, students typically select 12 credits from the following:
- BUS582 – Global Sporting Events Management
- BUS570 – Sports Marketing
- BUS577 – Sports Analytics
- BUS580X – Special Topics in Sports Management
- MBA593 – Approved Internship
The sports industry is growing rapidly, with global revenues projected to grow from
$403.1 billion in 2022 to $680.7 billion in 2028.
2024 Average Annual Salaries
- Director of Corporate Partnerships: $84,714
- Sports Marketing Manager: $149,200
- Sales Manager: $141,690
- Athletic Director: $68,226
Applicants to the ABM need to have earned a minimum of 75 credits toward their BSBA and 90 credits to start the ABM, have a current GPA of 3.2 or higher, and have completed an internship. UP to six credits of approved graduate eligible coursework can be counted toward both the bachelor’s and master’s degrees and the student is eligible, with the approval of the Graduate Director, to take other graduate level courses during their senior year toward their master’s degree while completing undergraduate requirements.