MS in Sport Management – Tourism (Thesis Track)
Pursue a Career in Sport Tourism Management with Liberty’s Master’s Degree
Are you looking to deepen your expertise in sport management with a focus on tourism? Liberty University’s Master of Science (MS) in Sport Management – Tourism offers a unique approach to the study of travel accommodations, event planning, and corporate tour coordination within the context of the sport industry.
As a nonprofit Christian university, Liberty integrates academic excellence with courses rooted in biblical values. This degree provides an opportunity to explore the intersection of faith and professional leadership, allowing you to reflect your values while studying the dynamics of sport tourism.
This sports management master’s program can help you develop a deeper understanding of sports-related guest services, marketing strategies, and resort and travel operations. With specialized training in tourism, you can prepare to pursue opportunities across various segments of the sports and hospitality sectors.
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View CoursesNext start date: Aug 18, 2025
COSMA Accredited
Highlights
Highlights of Our Sports Management – Tourism Program
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 containing a 2,000-square-foot Entrepreneurship Center for Innovation, IT labs, a networking and data center, 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 Sports Management – Tourism Degree?
Liberty University’s Master of Science in Sport Management with a specialization in tourism can help prepare you for the following occupations:
- Advertising sport manager
- Collegiate athletic administrator
- Corporate partnerships manager
- Guest relations 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 a Tourism and Sports Management Degree?
Our tourism-focused sport management courses highlight the current issues and theories in hospitality and tourism management. They examine the research behind the methods used in the industry today. We want you to walk away with a strong understanding of best practices and how to implement them across all fields of sport tourism.
As a graduate student in this degree, you will also study invaluable marketing strategy skills as you apply the marketing process to travel and tourism organizations. Additionally, you will investigate the planning process for special events and sport tourism while monitoring the potential economic, social, and environmental impacts of events in this field.
With all of our sport management degrees, you will examine the implications of sport on communities and society as a whole. As a nonprofit, Christian university, we integrate a faith-based approach to these issues, a specific course on ethics in sport, and sport ministry opportunities. Additionally, courses cover the legal and financial aspects of sport management.
By pursuing the thesis track for the tourism specialization, you will have 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 Sports Management and Tourism Courses
SMGT 501 – Social Issues in Sport Management
TOUR 601 – Current Issues and Theories for Hospitality and Tourism Management
TOUR 602 – Hospitality and Tourism Marketing Strategy
TOUR 603 – Sport and Event Tourism Planning and Impacts
Degree Information
- This program falls under the School of Business
- View the Degree Completion Plan
- Check out our course catalog
- Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
- Required thesis
BENEFITS
Why Choose Liberty’s Sport Management – Tourism Master’s Degree?
Earn a Degree That Means Something
You deserve a master’s program that’s recognized for its quality and impact. At Liberty, our Sport Management – Tourism degree is built to help you stand out in a competitive industry by combining academic excellence with real-world relevance.
World-Class Athletic Environment
Your academic experience is enhanced by Liberty’s outstanding athletic facilities and vibrant sports culture. With an FBS football stadium, a natatorium, 20 NCAA Division I teams, and more than 40 club sports teams, you’ll be immersed in an environment where sport and leadership come to life.
Benefit from Accredited Excellence
Our program is accredited by the Commission on Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA), which means your degree meets high academic and professional standards. This recognition can add value to your résumé and signal to employers that you’ve completed a rigorous, industry-approved education.
Study with Experienced Faculty Who Invest in You
You’ll be studying under professors who hold doctoral degrees and bring years of industry experience into the classroom. As a teaching university, we prioritize your growth, offering mentorship, weekly engagement, and career-focused training to help prepare you for leadership roles in sport tourism.
Admissions
How Do You Become a Graduate Sports Management 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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