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You鈥檒l have the opportunity to learn more about 蘑菇短视频,
participate in a Q&A with current students, and meet key program representatives.
The Master of Science in Sport Management (MSSM) prepares students for careers in
the business side of sport and includes a graduate certificate in Innovation Leadership
or Project Management. Delivered fully online, the program builds practical skills
in program administration, organizational leadership, and project execution, supporting
both professionals currently in the sport industry and those seeking to enter the
field.
Master of Science in Sport Management
What You'll Learn
Students in the Master of Science in Sport Management (MSSM) Program will learn from
the best. Our MSSM faculty hold terminal degrees in the field from accredited institutions,
and each faculty member has professional experience working in the sport industry.
In addition, faculty have been recognized for teaching excellence and have distinguished
themselves in scholarship. Beyond the classroom, faculty members work in community
service and are active in professional organizations.
The program includes courses in Sport Administration and Governance, Economics and
Financial Aspects of Sport, Sport Management, Critical Issues in Sport, and more.
A successful business career in sports requires a variety of skills related to innovation
leadership and project management, which is why we鈥檝e made it possible for students
to earn a graduate certificate in one of these areas to help them stand out from the
crowd.
Where You'll Go
A Master of Science in Sport Management degree prepares graduates for job opportunities
in business management and leadership, athlete representation, event production, project
management, market research, and more. Graduates will go on to jobs in intercollegiate
athletic administration, professional sport administration, sport facility management,
sport communications, sport event planning, sport agencies and more.
Sport management is the application of business principles to the sport industry.
As an academic discipline, sport management is dynamic and focuses on sport-specific
concepts within the framework of business and management. Ethical, social and legal
theories are also used to examine issues that are unique to the sport industry. In
the MSSM program, hands-on skills and expertise serve as cornerstones of the curriculum,
so that our graduates are Business-Ready庐 for opportunities that come their way after
completion of the program.
Our Sport Management program prepares you for leadership roles across the sport industry
through coursework in management, marketing, event operations, and athlete development.
You鈥檒l gain real-world experience, industry connections, and opportunities for internships
across a wide range of sport sectors. Looking for other options, or more? See what
else we offer.
Successful applicants demonstrate academic readiness, focused career goals, and awareness
of sport management issues.
Build advanced skills and prepare for roles across collegiate, professional, and recreational
sport organizations.
Students are encouraged to explore all funding options early, including scholarships,
payment plans, and FAFSA-based aid.
Flexible, online, and career鈥慺ocused, the program helps you turn ambition into impact,
both on and off the field.
This certificate empowers MSSM students to develop the vision and adaptability needed
to lead organizations into the future.
This certificate provides MSSM students with practical tools to plan, lead, and complete
projects efficiently and effectively.
