The sports management graduate program is recognized as one of the oldest and best programs in the U.S. It has received awards from The Chronicle of Higher Education, ESPN The Magazine, The Princeton Review, Sports Business Journal and The Wall Street Journal. With an emphasis on the business management aspect of sports, UMass' program was created when the university's long-established sports management department merged with the Isenberg School of Management to offer advanced education in management.
Columbia University in New York City offers a sports management graduate program that leads to a Master of Science. Graduate courses include contract negotiations, finance, law and sports marketing. The program gives a broad introduction to the professional sports industry with industry-specific programs of study.
The DeVos Sport Business Management program allows students to earn a master's in sports business management along with a master's in business administration. The program focuses on sports ethics, leadership and diversity. Coursework covers national and international sports management. Plus, students gain hands-on experience through projects and internships.
The master's and doctorate degrees in sports management are offered in the university's Neag School of Education, which is among the top-ranked public schools of education in the Northeast and on the East Coast, according to U.S. News & World Report. Both programs focus on theoretical research and practical application. The advanced program for a master's degree consists of 24 credit hours along with completion of an internship in your area of specialization.