Master of Science (M.S.) in Sport Management – Non-Thesis
Train for Success with a Master’s Degree in Sports Management from Liberty University
Take your passion for professional, recreational, or adventure sport to the next level with Liberty’s Master of Science in Sport Management degree. The industry is constantly changing and growing, so let us help you get up to speed and stay ahead.
Where exactly does a master’s degree in sport management lead? The answer to that depends on the specific career path you want to take. We offer a general degree track, where you can choose elective courses yourself, or you can pick one of 4 industry-specific specializations. The 4 specializations you have to choose from include:
- Coaching and Athletic Administration
- Outdoor Adventure Sport
- Sport Administration
- Tourism
Pursue Your Degree with Confidence
- Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
- Our graduate sport management programs are accredited through COSMA, the Commission on Sport Management Accreditation.
- Your professors are industry leaders with years of experience in sports management.
- Throughout your program, you will have multiple opportunities to get hands-on experience with Liberty University’s NCAA Division I programs and 39 club sports teams.
What Will You Learn?
- Economic and financial management of sports
- Ethics and legal issues in sports
- Social issues in sport management
- Sport marketing and public relations
Career Opportunities for Sport Management Graduates
With a master’s degree in sport management from Liberty, you can be better prepared for positions such as:
- Adventure sport administrator
- Advertising sport manager
- Athletic administrator
- Collegiate athletic administration
- Corporate partnerships manager
- Director of operations for facility and arena management
- Event and ticket operations manager
- Financial and contract analyst
- Fitness and health industry manager
- Gameday and event coordinator
- Guest relations manager
- Outdoor recreation and park planner
- Professional sport manager
- Recreation and tourism manager
- Resort manager
- Sport communication and public relations practitioner
- Sport compliance/governance facilitator
- Sport marketer
Internships and Resources Available to Sport Management Students
- Gain real-world experience when you observe and assist with one of Liberty’s many athletic programs, including 20 NCAA Division I and 39 club sports teams.
- Attend professional development sessions where you can network with faculty and peers.
- Receive one-on-one support from the sport management internship coordinator as you select the right experiential learning opportunity for you.
- Your internship opportunities are extensive. Graduates of our program have interned with the MLS National Sales Center, the Florida Panthers, Wake Forest University, the North Carolina High School Athletic Association, and the Portland Timbers.
Admission Requirements for Our Graduate Degree Programs
Every application is reviewed on a case-by-case basis, and all applicants must submit the following documents and meet the minimum requirements for admission:
- Admission application
- Self-certification form (for students who are in the final term of their bachelor’s degree)
- Current Liberty undergraduate students seeking preliminary acceptance into a graduate program must complete a degree completion application through their ASIST account
- A regionally or nationally accredited bachelor’s degree with at least a 3.0 GPA for admission in good standing (2.5 to 2.99 may grant admission on caution)
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
Credit Hours
Available On Campus
Class Type
Residential
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Aug 18, 2025
Accreditation
COSMA
