MS in Sports Management – Sports Administration (Thesis Track)
Become a Successful Leader in the World of Sports with Our Master’s in Sports Management – Sports Administration Degree Online (Thesis Track)
If you have a desire to turn your love for sports into a career, Liberty University’s master’s degree in sports management with a specialization in sports administration is the perfect degree option for you! In less than 2 years, you can gain the in-demand skills you need to accomplish your goal. Our master’s degree in sports administration is an excellent option if you are seeking to further your career or preparing for a doctoral degree. This degree can be completed 100% online.
Each sport management online class in Liberty’s master’s of sports management – sports administration program is designed to challenge you both academically and spiritually while integrating biblical principles with real-world applications to prepare you for your career in every way.
What Will You Study in Our Master’s in Sports Management – Sports Administration Degree Online (Thesis Track)?
Our master’s degree in sports administration provides a well-rounded training by combining the field of sports with the skills required for administrative positions. Courses examine the importance of leadership and administration within an organization as well as subject matters like event planning and management, sales and development, and management and leadership. The master’s in sports management program strives to provide you with a quality education based on biblical principles to help form a solid moral, ethical, and value-driven approach to sports administration.
Here are some of the subjects you will study:
- Sports event and facility management
- Sports development and sales
- Management and leadership in sport organizations
Potential Career Options with a Degree in Sports Administration
Choosing a master’s of sports management degree from Liberty will prepare you for careers like:
- Athletic facility management
- Athletic marketing and public relations
- Interscholastic athletic administration
- Promotion development administration
- Sports broadcasting
Master’s in Sports Management – Sports Administration (Thesis Track) Program Benefits
As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.
Here’s what sets us apart:
- Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
- Online undergraduate tuition rates have been frozen for the last 10 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university.
- You can complete your M.S. in Sports Management in as little as 1.5 years!
Military Benefits
Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to:
- Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
- Reserve/National Guard
- Veterans/retirees
- Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
- Current Department of Defense employees
We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you the following benefits:
- Tuition discounts – $275 per credit hour for graduate courses
- Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $625 per course)
- 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
These rates are reflective of academic year 2024-2025. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
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Next Start Date
Jun 23, 2025
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