Program Overview

Master of Science in Sports Management

The Master of Science in Sports Management is a 36-credit hour graduate program designed to meet the needs of today's graduate student, while developing skilled professionals for the sport industry.

Program Overview

• Completion Time: 18 – 24 months
• Credits: 36 credits
• Format: In-person, Hybrid
• Flexibility: Full or Part-Time
• Start Terms: Fall or Spring Semester

The program is structured to offer small class sizes, a flexible format for content delivery and interaction with industry professionals and full-time faculty. Offering an internship or a thesis track, students may select the format that best fits their abilities and accommodates their future interests in sport.

Curriculum and Experiential Learning

The rigorous curriculum and experiential learning requirements are specifically designed to provide students with the skills necessary to be successful in a broad range of sport industry opportunities, or to move on to further study if they desire.

Industry Relationships and Opportunities

The Niagara University sport management program has a long history of providing outstanding experiential opportunities for its students. The program has an established network of industry relationships that will assist students in finding the right opportunities for them. Examples include the NFL Experience and the Super Bowl, MLB Spring Training, various NCAA championship events and professional and college sport organizations in Western New York and around the country.

On-Campus Opportunities

Niagara University is home to an NCAA Division I athletic program, providing valuable on-campus opportunities for students in college athletics administration. Additionally, through the College of Hospitality and Tourism Management, the program has established partnerships with a variety of sport facility and event managers throughout the United States.

Career Pathways

Possible career paths for graduates of the Master of Science in Sports Management program include:

• Agent/Scout
• General Manager
• Marketing Director
• Operations Manager
• Public Relations

Fast Track and Affordability

• Fast Track: Complete your studies in twelve months (or at your own pace) – with a flexible on-campus schedule.
• Affordability: Graduate assistantships, scholarship opportunities, and over 60 different awards for well-qualified matriculated graduate students exist to make graduate school more affordable.

Quality of Education

Esteemed faculty and "experts in residence" in various fields bring expertise in areas like marketing and corporate relations, and help foster relationships with industry influencers.