MS in Sport Management: Outdoor Adventure Sport
Take the Next Step Toward Your Career with a Master’s in Outdoor Adventure Sport Management
Imagine managing a different adventure sport every day. Get excited about an adrenaline-pumping job rotation, from horse riding to mountaineering to water sports. A special career field is before you – a field that lets you share your passion for outdoor sports with all types of people. Let us help you get started!
At Liberty, we want to help you take your love for managing people and the great outdoors and create a path for you to pursue a job you can get excited about. Whether you want to start your own sports camp, become the director of operations for an adventure sports agency, or lead as an outdoor recreation manager, we have a degree that can help you get started. Liberty’s Master of Science (MS) in Sport Management – Outdoor Adventure Sport can help equip you for a professional career in a field you’re passionate about.
We offer our program with a thesis track. Choosing to complete a thesis project and defense gives you the opportunity to demonstrate your field expertise as you work with our expert faculty to create a culminating project.
Credit Hours
View CoursesNext start date: Aug 18, 2025
COSMA Accredited
Highlights
Highlights of Our Graduate Sports Management – Outdoor Adventure Sport Degree
Enroll in an Accredited Sports Management Program
Our sports management programs are accredited by the Commission on Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA). You can be confident that your sports management program is high-quality and academically rigorous.
Participate in Original Research Opportunities
In this sport management program, you will complete original research to culminate your program through the creation of a thesis project. This is an excellent opportunity for you to demonstrate mastery of the subject material you studied in your program.
Focused on Christian Values
All courses at Liberty University are taught from a Christian perspective to support our mission of Training Champions for Christ. You can practice and develop your faith both inside and outside the classroom.
Incredible Sports Programs on Campus
Liberty is home to 20 NCAA Division I athletic programs, 40+ club sports teams, and 20+ different intramural sports including basketball, volleyball, pickleball, flag football, and indoor and outdoor soccer. You can leverage these opportunities to interact with student athletes and observe team dynamics.
State-of-the-Art School of Business Facilities
Our School of Business has its own 3-story, 78,000-square-foot building on campus that contains a 2,000-square-foot Entrepreneurship Center for Innovation; information technology labs and a networking and data center; a grand lobby and a 500-seat auditorium; innovative classrooms and meeting spaces; and a simulated stock trading room.
You can leverage these facilities to augment your education and become comfortable in high-caliber business settings.
Career Potential
What Can You Do with a Graduate Degree in Outdoor Adventure Sports Management?
Liberty University’s Master of Science (MS) in Sport Management with a specialization in Outdoor Adventure sport can help prepare you for the following occupations:
- Adventure sport administrator
- Advertising sport manager
- Athletic administrator
- Director of operations for facility and arena management
- Fitness and health industry manager
- Outdoor recreation and park planner
- Professional sport manager
- Recreation and tourism manager
- Resort manager
#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.
Courses
What Will You Study in Our Outdoor Adventure Sport Degree?
Gain insight into the history, best practices, and management of outdoor adventure-based programs with Liberty. A master’s degree in outdoor adventure sport highlights the ethical and cultural foundations of the field, as well as the current issues, trends, and challenges faced by professionals managing the sport and recreation systems.
Discover how to implement outdoor programs that take risk management and group dynamics into consideration. Overall, this program can help equip you with the background and strategic leadership skills to start your career journey.
All of our sports management degrees examine the implications of sport in communities and society as a whole. As a nonprofit, Christian university, we integrate a faith-based approach to these issues, as well as training in ethics in sport and sports ministry opportunities. Additionally, courses cover the legal and financial aspects of sport management.
If you pursue the outdoor adventure sport thesis track, you will take courses dedicated to helping you complete a thesis proposal, research, and defense of your thesis. Your thesis should be relevant to your degree focus, so you culminate your program with a project to demonstrate achieved expertise in your field.
Featured Graduate Sports Management – Outdoor Adventure Sport Courses
SMGT 501 – Social Issues in Sport Management
SMGT 611 – Foundations of Outdoor Adventure Sport
SMGT 612 – Outdoor Adventure Programming
SMGT 613 – Leadership and Administration of Outdoor Adventure Sport
Degree Information
- This program falls under the School of Business
- Required thesis
- View the Degree Completion Plan
- Check out our course catalog
- Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
BENEFITS
Why Choose Liberty’s Outdoor Adventure Sport Graduate Degree?
Gain the Skills to Lead in the Outdoors
A successful career in outdoor adventure sport requires more than physical ability, it demands leadership, strategy, and a deep understanding of group dynamics. At Liberty, we’re here to help you grow into the kind of leader others trust in high-stakes, outdoor settings. Through a values-based education, you can sharpen your planning skills and prepare to lead with integrity.
Study Alongside Faculty Who Invest in You
At Liberty, you can study under professors who bring real-world experience into the classroom and who care deeply about your growth. As a teaching university, we prioritize personal engagement, which means your instructors will be there to guide you through each phase of your degree, including your field-specific thesis. You’ll be surrounded by mentors who are committed to seeing you succeed.
Enjoy a Program That Fits Your Lifestyle
We understand that you may be balancing school with work, family, or other responsibilities, and our program is designed with that in mind. Our flexible format allows you to take evening classes just once a week, complete accelerated 8-week courses, and even earn credits online. This is a master’s degree built for real life, and for people like you who are ready to take the next step.
Choose a University That Aligns With Your Values
At Liberty, you’ll receive more than just academic training, you’ll be part of a community that shares your passion for purpose-driven work. As a nonprofit Christian university, we’re committed to helping you grow not only in skill but also in character. With our professional support and spiritual foundation, you can be equipped to thrive in the outdoor adventure industry and beyond.
Admissions
How Do You Become a Graduate Outdoor Adventure Sport Student?
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
- Official transcripts showing a regionally or nationally accredited bachelor’s degree with at least a 3.0 GPA for admission in good standing
- 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
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