Program Overview

Program Overview

The Master of Science in Sports Management at Columbia University's School of Professional Studies is a leading-edge program that provides students with unparalleled access to sports industry leaders and experts. The program takes advantage of Columbia's New York City setting, offering extensive industry networking, internship, and employment opportunities across a wide variety of sports.

Program Details

• Program Options:
  • Master of Science (full-time)
  • Master of Science (part-time)
• Required Experience: Professional experience or interest in the sports industry
• Course Formats: On-campus
• Time Commitment:
  • Full-time: 1-1½ years (including internship or integrative project)
  • Part-time: 2-4 years (including internship or integrative project)

Curriculum

The program features a best-in-class curriculum in areas including:

• Digital sports media
• Sports analytics
• Business intelligence
• Sports entrepreneurship and innovation
• Global sports management
• Sports marketing
• Athlete activism & social justice
• Finance
• Sponsorship sales and activation
• Negotiations
• Facility and event management
• Sports law and ethics
• Intercollegiate athletics

Program Highlights

• The value of the North American professional sports industry is projected to increase to over $83.1 billion by 2023 (PwC Sports Outlook, 2021).
• Students complete internships and special projects with organizations including the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, FC Bayern Munich, and ESPN.
• Columbia University's location in the center of the sports world leads to abundant opportunities in the field of Sports Management.

Application and Admission

• Now accepting applications
• Learn more about the application deadlines and requirements
• Admission to the program is highly competitive, and applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible

Additional Information

• The program is part of the Columbia University School of Professional Studies
• The university is committed to providing a high-quality education and fostering a community of scholars and professionals in the field of sports management.