MS in Sport Management – Tourism (Non-Thesis Track)
Explore the Business of Sport and Travel with a Sport Tourism Master’s Degree from Liberty
Pursue a master’s degree that can help you prepare to become an industry leader in the field of sports tourism. At Liberty, our Master of Science (MS) in Sport Management program helps you prepare to pursue positions in advertising, corporate partnership, guest relations, resort management, and more! Get excited to take the next step toward your future career with Liberty!
Driving sales to your sports organization may be an important part of your future positions. Study under professors with years of experience in the sports tourism field, so you can learn best practices in marketing and planning strategy. By understanding how to maintain essential partnerships, while increasing overall brand awareness, you can potentially become an influential piece in the growth and success of your company.
Credit Hours
View CoursesNext start date: Aug 18, 2025
COSMA Accredited
Highlights
Highlights of Our Sports Management and Tourism Degree
Earn a Sports Management Degree That Carries Weight
When you choose Liberty’s MS in Sport Management, you’re investing in a program that meets the highest professional standards. Our program is accredited by the Commission on Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA), which means your education is recognized and respected by leaders in the sports industry. Employers know this accreditation signals both quality and relevance.
Join a Program Ranked Among the Best
You don’t have to wonder if you’re choosing the right school; others have already taken note. Liberty’s sport management master’s degree was ranked #1 by Sports Management Degree Guide, setting us apart as a leader in the field. This recognition reflects our commitment to preparing graduates who are ready to lead in the sports world with confidence and purpose.
Train in a Championship-Caliber Setting
At Liberty, you won’t just study in a classroom; you can learn on a campus built for athletic excellence. Our facilities support 18 men’s and women’s athletics teams and include cutting-edge training spaces designed to mirror the professional sports world. Whether you’re in the stands, behind the scenes, or on the field, you’ll be surrounded by a culture of performance and professionalism.
Be Part of a Nationally Competitive Program
Liberty’s student-athletes and teams regularly compete – and win – on national stages. As a sport management student, you’ll have front-row access to high-level programs that demonstrate what success looks like at the collegiate and national level. These experiences give you a firsthand understanding of what it takes to lead in the sports industry.
Gain Real Experience with NCAA and Club Sports
You’ll go beyond theory by working directly with our NCAA Division I programs and 40+ club sports teams. These opportunities let you apply your classroom knowledge in real-time settings, build professional relationships, and walk away with résumé-worthy experience. At Liberty, you don’t just study sport management, you live it.
Career Potential
What Can You Do with a Graduate 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
- 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 Master’s in Tourism Sports Management Degree?
Our tourism-focused sports management degree highlights the current issues and theories in hospitality and tourism management. Our courses 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 sports tourism.
As a graduate student, you can learn 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, monitoring the potential economic, social, and environmental impacts of events in this field.
All of our sports management degrees 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, 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 tourism non-thesis track, you have an incredible opportunity to complete an internship. You can gain real-world experience by completing hours in a field related to sport administration. This is a great way for you to gain hands-on, invaluable career experience that may help boost your résumé.
Additional Degree Information
Featured 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
BENEFITS
Why Choose Liberty’s Non-Thesis Sport Management – Tourism Master’s Degree?
Choose a Degree That Moves You Forward
You deserve more than just a credential, you deserve a degree that opens doors. At Liberty, our MS in Sport Management is built to help you stand out in a competitive industry by combining academic excellence with career-focused training. From the first day of class to your final project, you can be equipped to take your passion for sports and turn it into a lasting impact.
Train in a Campus Built for Champions
Step into an environment where elite facilities fuel professional preparation. With access to our FBS football stadium, natatorium, 20 NCAA Division I teams, and over 40 club sports teams, you’ll experience the fast-paced world of sport management firsthand. Liberty’s commitment to excellence in athletics gives you the tools to apply what you’re learning in real-world settings.
Earn an Accredited Degree That Employers Trust
Our sport management program is accredited by the Commission on Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA), a respected marker of quality in the industry. That means your education meets national standards and is recognized by employers across the country. With this accreditation backing your degree, you’ll graduate with a competitive edge and confidence in your credentials.
Study Under Faculty Who Invest in You
At Liberty, you won’t be just another face in the classroom, you’ll be mentored by professors who are deeply invested in your growth. Our faculty hold doctoral degrees and bring years of field experience to their teaching. They’re here to challenge, guide, and walk alongside you as you complete your courses, gain internship experience, and prepare to lead in the sports world.
Admissions
How Do You Become a Graduate Sports Management – Tourism 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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