MS in Sport Management
MS in Sport Management
Learn the business of sports and make your mark as a leader in a rapidly-growing field with the Master in Science in Sport Management (MSSM) at the George Washington University School of Business (GWSB). Cutting-edge academics and hands-on experiential learning at the most prestigious international sporting events prepare enterprising professionals to work with professional teams, collegiate athletics and their leagues. This award-winning program of more than 25 years offers executive careers in events and facility management, sports marketing, athlete representation, sports analytics, sports media, and the sporting goods industry. Emerge as a leader with the insight and skills needed to identify new revenue streams, make ethical business decisions, and apply analytic and research skills to solve problems and increase performance.
Program Features
Full-time or Part-time
Pursue this degree at your own pace. Average completion time: 1.5 years (full-time) or 2.5 years (part-time). Entry semester: fall or spring.
Work While Studying
Complete your degree requirements while maintaining a full-time job.
Combined Degree Options
This degree can be combined with a bachelor's degree through our 4+1 Program.
Study Abroad Opportunities
Short-term study abroad and long-term study away program options are available.
See Where Our Graduates Have Landed
GWSB’s extensive network of over 55,000 graduates spans 260+ organizations across the public and private sector and around the world. Our alumni regularly connect with current students and fellow alumni, attend events, mentor, and help GWSB evolve and expand. It’s this involvement by our graduates that truly contributes to the success of the school.
- Bleacher Report
- CBS
- ESPN
- NCAA
- NFL
- Nike
- PGA Tour
- Under Armour
- United States Olympic Committee
Explore This Program
The Master of Science in Sport Management (MSSM) program prepares students for executive careers in events and facility management, sports marketing, athlete representation, sports analytics, sports media, and the sporting goods industry, working with professional teams and leagues and in collegiate athletics.
The MSSM program is designed to prepare graduates for careers in this rapidly expanding field. The sports industry is currently estimated to be a $500 billion business and the employment demand for trained, credentialed professionals is growing. Students will learn to recognize issues facing sports industry leaders and make sound, ethical business decisions; identify revenue streams and expenses for sports organizations; understand legal terms, operational structure, and contract clauses; and apply analytic and research skills to solve problems and increase performance for sports-related businesses.
This new specialized sport management program is built upon GWSB’s award-winning quarter century of experience in the discipline, which includes Olympics and World Cup study abroad programs, the annual Travel Events and Management in Sports (TEAMS), and Sports Industry Networking and Career conferences, and more than 500 graduates placed in influential positions with professional sports franchises, leagues and organizations, sporting goods manufacturers and sports media companies.
Meet Your Team
Admissions Director
Faculty Director
Academic Advisor
Dejah Greene
Why GW Business?
With more than 500 graduates placed in influential positions with professional sports franchises, leagues, organizations, sporting goods manufacturers and sports media companies, our MS in Sports Management alumni network provides a strong foundation for your career. Through a curriculum taught by internationally-renowned faculty, you’ll gain the competitive edge to navigate the sports business landscape of today, as well as encourage organizations around the world to innovate for tomorrow.
Admissions
Admission to the Master of Science in Sport Management program is highly competitive and enrollment is limited. Students operate in two cohorts throughout the academic year.
Due to the rolling admissions policy, it is highly recommended that candidates submit applications early. The candidate’s major and trend in grades, personal achievements, and letters of recommendation also affect the admission decision. This program seeks social, ethnic, cultural and geographical diversity in its student body.
- Admissions Requirements
- Admissions Process
Applying to a program at the GW School of Business may seem like a complicated process, but the GWSB admissions team is here to help. The application process for this program can be found on our How to Apply page. All application materials should be sent to the GWSB Graduate Admissions Office. The GRE or GMAT test is not required — however, if you feel that submitting your scores will strengthen your application, you are welcome to submit them. We also offer a wealth of resources to help you finance your degree, from scholarships and fellowships to loans and work-study arrangements.
- Deadlines
Application Deadlines
Candidates seeking financial assistance and international students requiring visas are encouraged to apply early. Only completed applications, with all required materials, will be considered for admission.
- Spring 2025 - Rolling. Upon seat availability.
- Summer 2025 - January 15, 2025
- Fall 2025 - January 15, 2025
Please note that admission to the following programs is only offered for the Fall semester: Global MBA, Accelerated MBA, Master of Accountancy in Accounting Analytics, M.S. in Business Analytics, and the Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics. Summer admissions deadlines apply only to the Online MBA and Healthcare MBA programs; admission to all other programs is only offered for the Fall and Spring semesters. The MS in Finance and MS in Applied Finance programs, as well as our doctoral and executive education programs, each have different admissions deadlines.
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