Master of Science in Sport Management Degrees

Overview

Build Your Career in a Competitive Field with Our Master’s in Sport Management

Take your passion for professional, recreation, or adventure sport to the next level with Liberty’s Master of Science (MS) 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 an industry-specific specialization.

Depending on which path you choose, you can tailor your degree to a more specific career track. Within each of these specializations, you have the option of pursuing a thesis or a non-thesis track. If you go the non-thesis route, you will complete a 400-hour internship to gain more field experience, which can help you stand out to future employers.

Once you’ve chosen your unique degree path, you can open the door to a variety of job opportunities. Pick outdoor adventure sport as your specialization, for example, and prepare for an exciting career in outdoor recreation! Interested in event planning and game day operations? Choose our sport administration specialization. Let us take your career further with a degree in sport management. You deserve a job that you are passionate about and excited to show up for day in and day out. Partner with Liberty to make your dream of working with athletes and sport fans a reality.

Next start date: Aug 18, 2025

COSMA Accredited

Highlights of Our Sport Management Master’s Degree

When you pursue your sport management master’s degree at Liberty, you’re choosing a program that meets rigorous academic and professional standards. Our sport management programs are accredited by the Commission on Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA), reflecting our commitment to excellence and relevance in the field.

As a sport management student, you can benefit from Liberty’s impressive athletic facilities that support a variety of men’s and women’s teams. These state-of-the-art environments provide firsthand insight into the operations of successful collegiate athletics programs.

Liberty’s athletic teams and individual athletes don’t just compete – they stand out. Many of our teams regularly perform at the national level, giving you a front-row seat to high-performance sport environments that mirror the competitive demands of the industry.

Your education at Liberty goes beyond the classroom. You’ll have opportunities to get involved directly with our NCAA Division I programs and club sports teams, where you can apply what you’re studying and build the kind of practical experience that employers value.

Career Potential

Potential Career Opportunities for Sport Management Master’s Degree Graduates

Liberty University’s Master of Science in Sport Management can help prepare you to pursue the following occupations:

Adventure sport administrator
Advertising sport manager
Athletic administrator
Collegiate athletic administration
Corporate partnerships manager
Director of operations for facility and arena management
Event management and ticket operations manager
Financial and contract analyst
Fitness and health industry manager
Game day 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

Courses

What Will You Study in Our MS in Sport Management Degree?

You can gain a foundational understanding of each major aspect of the sport management industry through dedicated credit hours of sports management-specific courses. By choosing to pursue a specialization, you can have the chance to make your degree even more specific to your career goals.

With all of our sport management degrees, you can examine the implications and impact of sports on communities and society as a whole. As a nonprofit, Christian university, we integrate a faith-based approach to these issues. You will take a course on ethics in sport ministry and management, which can help prepare you to handle any issues that arise in a Christ-like manner. Additionally, we can help you prepare for the legal and financial aspects of sport management.

Featured MS in Sport Management Courses

SMGT 501 – Social Issues in Sport Management

SMGT 502 – Sport Marketing and Public Relations

SMGT 506 – Economics and Financial Management of Sport

SMGT 520 – Understanding Research in Sport, Recreation, and Tourism

Explore further with the Degree Completion Plan or Course Catalog. This program falls under the School of Business.

BENEFITS

Why Choose Liberty’s Master of Science in Sport Management Degree?

At Liberty, your education is our priority. You can expect access to top-tier facilities, professional instruction, and valuable experiential opportunities that support your growth as a future leader in sport management.

Our master’s in sport management program is accredited by the Commission on Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA), setting it apart as a trusted and recognized degree across the country.

This accreditation can help ensure that your education meets national standards and is respected by employers and academic institutions alike.

You’ll be taught by professionals who not only hold advanced degrees but also bring real-world experience into the classroom. These faculty members are passionate about your success and are here to mentor and support you throughout your academic journey.

With this degree, you won’t just study theory – you can apply it. From our FBS football stadium and natatorium to our NCAA Division I teams and club sports, you can find opportunities all around you. You can also choose to complete an internship that adds even more real-world experience to your résumé.

Tuition & Aid

How Much Does it Cost to Attend Liberty On Campus?

Knowing up-front what you’re paying for and why can go a long way toward making you feel comfortable about your investment. This overview of major college costs can give you an idea of what’s coming so you can create an accurate budget from the start.

All Tuition & Aid

Master Programs Tuition

Full-time

$5,040 / $10,080

Semester / Year
Per Credit Hour	$560

#4 Best College Campus in America

At Liberty, you’ll find an affordable, high-quality education designed to help equip students like you for the real world. Our commitment to excellence has earned us recognition as the #4 Best College Campus in America by Niche.com.

Earning your degree from a nonprofit university with state-of-the-art resources like ours can help set you apart from your peers.

Specializations

Master of Science in Sport Management Degree Specializations

Explore specialized areas within the field of sport management to align your studies with your career goals. Whether you’re interested in athletic administration, coaching, tourism, or outdoor adventure, our degree specializations are designed to help you deepen your expertise and gain targeted, practical knowledge. Each track can help equip you with the tools to lead and innovate in your chosen area of the sport industry.

Specializations

General (Non-Thesis)

Liberty’s Master of Science (MS) in Sport Management degree – General is designed to help you keep pace with a dynamic, fast-growing industry and prepare for what’s ahead.