M.S. in Sport Management – Outdoor Adventure Sport
Credit Hours
Dedicated Faculty
Learn from our experienced & intentional professors
Transfer Credit
Transfer up to 50% of degree total to Liberty
Outside the Classroom
Take advantage of incredible athletic facilities
Accreditation
Commission on Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA)
Credit Hours
Dedicated Faculty
Learn from our experienced & intentional professors
Transfer Credit
Transfer up to 50% of degree total to Liberty
Outside the Classroom
Take advantage of incredible athletic facilities
Accreditation
Commission on Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA)
Residential Master’s Degree in Outdoor Adventure Sport
The Master of Science in Sport Management: Outdoor Adventure Sport degree merges action and adventure sports with outdoor recreation management. Prepare for an exciting career in the outdoor recreation industry.
Turn your love of the outdoors into a career. Learn how to create meaningful experiences for outdoor adventure enthusiasts. Navigate the legal and potential liability aspects of an outdoor adventure sports business. Become a leader in the outdoor recreation industry in local, national, and international communities.
In our graduate outdoor adventure sport program, you will be taught by professors with real-world experience. Our faculty will train you in practical skills that you can use to advance your career. They will mentor you from a Christian perspective and support you as you achieve your goals.
This degree is offered through the Hospitality & Sport Management Department.
Outdoor Adventure at Liberty
At Liberty, there are endless opportunities for adventure. Our outdoor recreation includes camping, fishing, challenge courses, scenic mountain trails, the Hydaway Outdoor Recreation Center, and more.
Online Outdoor Adventure Sport Programs
- The M.S. in Sport Management: Outdoor Adventure Sport (Thesis) program is also offered online.
- The M.S. in Sport Management: Outdoor Adventure Sport (Non-Thesis) program is also offered online.
COSMA Accredited Residential Degree
Your residential degree from the Department of Sport, Event, & Tourism Management is accredited by the Commission on Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA). COSMA is a specialized accrediting body whose purpose is to promote and recognize excellence in sport management education worldwide in colleges and universities at the baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral levels through specialized accreditation.
This is in addition to Liberty University’s institutional accreditation.
Academics: Outdoor Adventure Sport Cognate
Credit Hours
36 total credit hours (Non-Thesis and Thesis)
Programs of Study
Choose between the thesis or non-thesis specializations:
Courses in Outdoor Adventure Sports
- Foundations of Outdoor Adventure Sports (SMGT 611)
- Outdoor Adventure Programming (SMGT 612)
- Leadership & Administration of Outdoor Adventure Sports (SMGT 613)
- Legal Issues in Sports (SMGT 505)
Admissions Requirements
Find M.S. Sport Management: Outdoor Adventure Sport (Thesis) admission requirements and M.S. Sport Management: Outdoor Adventure Sport (Non-Thesis) admission requirements admissions requirements, transfer information, and accreditation on the Residential Admissions site.
Career Outlook for Outdoor Adventure Sports
Career Opportunities
- Outdoor Program Developer
- Adventure/Backcountry Leader or Guide
- Park Ranger
- Camp Director
Where Our Students Have Interned/Worked
- Private Sector Backcountry Guiding
- James River State Park
- National Park Service
- Refuge Foundation