Master’s in Sport Management

Build the leadership skills to pursue a fast-paced career in the sports industry with a master’s degree from Colorado State University. Gain in-depth knowledge that you can apply immediately to jobs in recreational, intercollegiate, or professional sports. Through a targeted, interdisciplinary curriculum and direct professional experience, you will prepare for a sports career in areas such as: business development, sales, marketing, communications, event coordination, community outreach, or facilities management.

Whether you’re a recent graduate or already working in the industry, CSU welcomes students from diverse academic and professional backgrounds to apply.

Like all of CSU’s regionally accredited online graduate programs, this degree will allow you to expand on the knowledge you gained during your undergraduate studies. Explore and discuss a wide range of topics with your instructors and fellow students, including:

- Selfless leadership and inclusive excellence
- Globalization of the sports and athletics industry
- Sports law, governance, policy, and ethics
- Marketing, media relations, and corporate communications
- Risk management

In as little as 18 months, you can develop the research skills, creative problem-solving ability, and strategic thinking required to achieve success in a sports management career.