Master of Science in Sport Management: Sport Administration
Prepare for a Rewarding Career in Athletic Administration
Get ready for a fast-paced career in athletic administration. Whether you want to manage game day events, or you dream of representing your favorite sports organization as a public relations practitioner, we can help. At Liberty, we offer a non-thesis track in sports management and administration to get you into your dream career faster.
As exciting as it is to pursue your academic passions, we know life doesn’t stop when you start your degree. That’s why we structure our master’s programs around the working professional. As a sports administration student, you can take courses in 8-week sub-terms offered 1 night per week. Earn your M.S. in Sport Management while you continue to dedicate time to your work, family, or spiritual life.
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 20 NCAA Division I programs and 39 club sports teams.
What Will You Study?
- Ethics and legal issues in sports
- Sport development and sales
- Sport event and facility management
- Sport marketing and public relations
Career Opportunities for Sport Management Graduates
- Adventure sport administrator
- Athletic administrator
- Event management and ticket operations manager
- Game day and event coordinator
- Professional sport manager
- Sport communication and public relations practitioner
- 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 myLU account
- A regionally or nationally accredited bachelor’s degree with at least a 3.0 GPA for admission in good standing
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
Jan 19, 2026
Accreditation
COSMA
