Columbia University offers a master of science degree in sports management through its School of Continuing Education. The program educates students in the ins and outs of the sports industry, networking skills and management skills specific to the field. Students at Columbia learn from working professionals in the industry, allowing students to peek inside the world of sports management while still in school.
Columbia University
2960 Broadway
New York, NY 10027-6900
212-854-1754
columbia.edu
Barry University in southern Florida offers a master of science degree in sports management. Students at Barry can also pursue a dual degree program, obtaining their master of science concurrently with a master's in business administration. Classes are available on evenings and weekends, making it a good fit for the professional already working in the field seeking to further their career. Barry University has a proven track record of academic success, with graduates having gone on to work for several of Florida's major-league sports franchises. The program includes case analysis and emphasizes professional ethics. Students may also take classes in other departments such as journalism, psychology and communications to further prepare themselves for employment in the field.
Barry University
11300 NE 2nd Ave.
Miami Shores, FL 33161-6695
305-899-3490
barry.edu
Texas A&M University provides three degrees in sports management, including a bachelor of science, a master of science and a doctorate in kinesiology with a specialty in sports management. Texas A&M offers students the option to take these courses online. Students in the bachelor's degree program have the opportunity to take an internship during their studies. The master's curriculum requires 36 semester hours to complete and may be done on a thesis or non-thesis basis. The thesis program exists for students preparing to take a doctoral course in sports management.
Texas A&M University
Rudder Tower
College Station, TX 77843-1372
979-845-3211
tamu.edu?
The University of Massachusetts campus at Amherst offers a sports management program through the Isenberg School of Management. It is the second-oldest sports management major in the world. The faculty members in the program are focused on the industry. Alumni with years of experience in the field frequently come back for guest lectures or to mentor students. The program offers students realistic workplace experience with classes in sponsorship, community relations, event planning and marketing. The program is available for undergraduates and graduate students, who can pursue their master of science in sports management concurrently with a master of business administration.
Isenberg School of Management
121 Presidents Drive
University of Massachusetts
Amherst, MA 01003
413-545-5610
isenberg.umass.edu