Preparing graduates for leadership, management, marketing, and educational positions in the sports industry and beyond
The online Master of Science (M.S.) in Sport Management at the Goodwin College of Professional Studies is a unique online advanced degree program built on the same strong academic foundation as the campus-based graduate program.
It is designed to help sport administrators and managers understand the connections between nutrition, psychology, management skills and athletics at a level beyond baccalaureate education.
As a graduate of the online Master's in Sport Management, you will serve as a leader in your chosen area of interest by incorporating various perspectives from your multidisciplinary training and applying them to current issues in sport and society.
Curriculum
The online Master's in Sport Management curriculum provides an integrated education experience focused on developing the ability to apply knowledge and skills to the planning, design, implementation, and evaluation of sport and recreation programs and offers solutions to practical problems in the sport management field. Taught by faculty including professional coaches, scouts, trainers, and sport administrators, the online program is divided into three segments:
- Core/Foundation courses – Learn about key principles of sport management such as law, marketing, public relations, economics, media and technology as they relate to the sport industry. These courses are completely online.
- Summer Residency – A week-long summer residency in Philadelphia is encouraged. This residency will bring students of the online program together in one place during the same week of the summer to take part in a workshop that will include a series of educational and work sessions intended to allow students to interact and learn through both a technical and applied setting.
- Project/Research Thesis – Utilize the knowledge and skills learned through the M.S. program to produce an in-depth research project or thesis, which will serve to advance the study of sport management.
This program can be completed on a part-time basis in as little as two years. View the entire curriculum for our master in sport management.
Industry Opportunities
Opportunities for sport management graduates have never been more diverse and challenging. The MS in Sport Management program prepares you for careers in a wide spectrum of organizations in the sport industry including:
- Professional sports
- Collegiate athletics
- Corporate sport marketing, public relations and sponsorship firms
- Recreation, community and leisure industries
- Sport agencies
- Health and fitness industries
Within these industries, you will be poised to pursue and enjoy a variety of positions including; athletic director, head coach, general manager, marketing director, sport agent, fitness manager, community center director, facility/operations manager, corporate sponsorship director, ticket manager, and public relations/communications director.
Master's in Sport Management key program features and benefits:
- Quality: Fully accredited by Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools — add the Drexel name to your resume. Taught by distinguished faculty who bring practical and current experience to the classroom.
- Career-oriented: Provides a solid foundation in the areas of leadership, management, and marketing – and can be used to continue education in doctoral programs in sport management, sport psychology, or other related fields.
- Affordable: Special tuition rates apply for employees of partnering corporations and members of partner professional associations.
- Flexible: Complete the Sport Management program at the pace that fits into your lifestyle. Take one course per term up to a full time credit load (9 or more credits per quarter).
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