Master of Arts in Sport Management
Master of Arts in Sport Management
Lead Sports Organizations to Success
Now Accepting Applications for Fall 2025!
Complete your degree in 12 Months!
Belmont Abbey’s Master of Arts in Sport Management combines rigorous academic training in sport management and business practices with practical, real-world applications. The program fosters critical thinking, strategic decision-making, and innovative problem-solving. You will develop essential leadership and management skills to excel in executive roles within sports teams, leagues, and organizations, while learning to build powerful brands, engage fans, and drive sustainable revenue growth through innovative marketing and digital strategies. In addition, you will receive exclusive access to networking opportunities with industry leaders and professionals. Grounded in Catholic and Benedictine traditions, the program emphasizes the cultivation of character, virtue, and sound business principles, preparing you to navigate and influence the evolving landscape of contemporary sports.
Possible career paths:
Sport Operations Manager, Sport Marketing Manager, Sponsorship Coordinator, Data Analyst, Risk Management Specialist, Financial Analyst, Athletic Director, Youth Sport Program Director
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Program Details
- 100% online asynchronous
- Affordable tuition with no out-of-state fees
- Complete in 12 Months
- Hone your skills and experience under the guidance of experienced, nationally-ranked Sport Management faculty
- No GRE required
- Students may enroll part-time and for a two-year completion cycle.
Required Courses:
- SM 600: Sport & Virtue
- SM 610: Sport Analytics and Data Management in Sport
- SM 620: Advanced Social Media in Sport
- SM 630: Event Management in Sport
- SM 640: Sport Sales and Sponsorship
- SM 650: Contemporary Issues in Sport
- SM 660: Sport Marketing & Communications
- SM 670: Sport Finance & Economics
- SM 680: Risk Management in Sport
- SM 690: Strategic Leadership in Sport
- SM 698: Professional Development Capstone
It is the student’s responsibility to see that all degree requirements for graduation are fulfilled.
Graduation Requirements:
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- Completion of MA Professional Development Capstone Project (1 credit hour) during any semester in the program.
- Total Credits Required for Graduation = 31 credit hours with no more than six credit hours transferred into BAC.
- No more than one C course grades in all graduate level coursework with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 combined program course work.
- Completion of all required coursework within seven years after program admission.
Tuition & Program Structure:
- $695 per credit hour (31 credit hours)
- This is a fully online program that can be completed within 12 months or 1 calendar year.
- Students may enroll part-time and for a two-year completion cycle.
Admission Requirements:
- Admission to the program is determined by evaluating a combination of factors. These factors include:
- Undergraduate GPA; Although there is no minimum undergraduate GPA to apply, GPAs of 3.0 or higher are generally expected.
- There is no required academic discipline for students’ bachelor’s degree as this master’s degree is suitable for a wide range of undergraduate degrees.
- Students may enroll part-time and for a two-year completion cycle, but the pathway presented in this document assumes full-time enrollment, including the summer term.
Virtual Office Hours
Tuesdays & Thursdays
12:00 PM – 12:30 PM EST
We’re excited to offer Virtual Open Office Hours with a Graduate Admissions Representative. Whether you have questions about the application process, our programs, or financial aid, we’re happy to assist you in a relaxed and convenient virtual setting.
The Abbey Difference
Rooted in values, that is the primary Abbey difference. Since our founding our education has stayed rooted in the essential truths. With our Catholic, Benedictine foundation we have never strayed from instilling our students in the ethics, morals, and wisdom inherent in our foundation. Our top-ranked faculty bring a wealth of experience, embodying the virtues of sport and business such as integrity, teamwork, and excellence. We believe that our students have individualized callings, and we are committed to supporting them in exploring how to leverage their knowledge and skills in their careers, fostering not only professional success but also personal growth grounded in virtue.
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