For sport management students at GW School of Business, learning is hands-on. In addition to high-energy classes, students have opportunities to learn from athletes, agents, sports attorneys, and organizers of some of the world’s biggest sports events. Although it is anchored in the nation’s capital—a metropolitan area anchored by eight professional sports teams—the program has a global focus, offering unparalleled opportunities to conduct research at the Olympic Games or distinguish a program that has won accolades.
See what our students say.
'Only at GW could I start my master's program by gaining behind-the-scenes experience at the Paris Summer Olympics—before even stepping foot on campus.'
Jette Davidson, '25
Master of Science in Sport Management, full-time
Member of the GW Case Study Team and GW volunteer at the Paris Olympics
'Through my time at GW, I had the unique opportunity to work with FIFA at the Copa América events in 2024, supporting operations for top international teams including Argentina, Colombia, and Venezuela. This experience allowed me to contribute to high-level event execution and gain firsthand insight into global sports management.'
Nicole Feliz, '25
Master of Science in Sport Management, part-time
'Only at GW have I had the chance to participate in projects that have an impact on real-life sport teams across different topics. The projects have an immediate application with real influences on the sport industry.'
Juan C. Barreiro Palafox, '26
Master of Science in Sport Management, full-time
Member of the Sports Business Association
'I am the marketing and fan engagement coordinator for GW Athletics—a full-time employee and a part-time student. I attended the New York City Trek and met NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman.'
Max Golkin, '25
Master of Science in Sport Management, part-time
'Only at GW could I have been taught by Ellen Zavian [the National Football League’s first female attorney-agent]. Only at GW could I have met NBA player Steven Adams of the Houston Rockets.'
Noah Chin, '25
Master of Science in Sport Management, full-time
President of GW Club Baseball, student manager of GW Men’s Basketball team, design director/curator of TEDxFoggyBottom, and manager of the Lerner Health and Wellness Center
'I been able to compete in Division I lacrosse while also learning from professors who've spent 20+ years working in the sports industry. The classes are super relevant with professors regularly bringing in guest speakers with jobs I didn't even know existed, which lets me explore just how many different career paths are out there. Being in D.C. has opened so many doors. I have been fortunate enough to get hands-on experience with teams like the Washington Commanders and D.C. United—something I couldn't have done anywhere else.'
Caroline. Sullivan, '25
Master of Science in Sport Management, full-time
Marketing360 consultancy and member of the Sports Business Association
'Only at GW could I meet so many friends from different cultures.'
Yanlei Su, '26
Master of Science in Sport Management, full-time
Member of the GW Club Swim and GW Swimming and Diving Team