Let our name build yours.
See where KU can take you—with our online master’s in sport management.
Without the right connections or credentials, the high-growth field of sport management can be particularly difficult to break into or advance in. However, with a master’s degree from an institution with a rich history of sport success, you can leverage their athletic recognition in order to gain ground in the industry, ultimately helping you outperform the competition in a crowded job market.
As an established name in athletics, the University of Kansas is proud to offer a game-changing online master’s in sport management* degree that helps our future Jayhawk alumni break into the high-impact world of sports.
Get the credential and connections you need to outperform the rest—join our network of Jayhawks today, and put the strength of the KU name behind you.
Add KU to your game plan.
Are you ready to go beyond the game?
Taking your career beyond the game starts at KU, and your KU career starts by downloading a copy of our brochure.
*This program is a master of science in education (M.S.E.) degree in health, sport management, and exercise science with an emphasis in sport management.
Make your game-changing moves in the industry with our online master’s in sport management.
Online Coursework
Offered through the University of Kansas School of Education and Human Sciences, the online master’s in sport management degree from the University of Kansas has been designed with working professionals in mind, by active experts in the industry.
Whether you’re working in the industry or looking for a way in, our online program allows you to stay where you need to be. Take your coursework with you and fit studying around your current responsibilities.
Get the Competitive Edge
As you study and connect with our influential network of Jayhawk alumni, you can utilize what you learn in the classroom directly in the field during the customizable internship in the area of your choosing.
Along with the internship and additions to your network, you can graduate with a portfolio that reflects learned skills corresponding to the competencies outlined by the North American Society for Sport Management (NASSM).
Add the KU Legacy to Your Resume
Building upon a strong athletic tradition and foundation in sport history, the University of Kansas, birthplace of basketball, is proud to continue creating the next generation of game-changers in the growing world of the sport industry. A name like ours can unlock doors—expand your sport management network nationwide today.
An Interdisciplinary Curriculum
Join an interdisciplinary program designed to help students pursue or advance in careers across the sport sector, including sport management, player and team management, event and facility management, sport marketing, and more.
Mentors That Make a Difference
From the beginning of the master’s program, each student will be paired with an alumni mentor who will help review resumes, provide networking tips, make introductions and support and guide the student throughout their time at KU. Our alumni work for organizations such as the San Francisco 49ers, Houston Astros, Nashville Predators, the University of Notre Dame, UCLA and U.S. Soccer, just to name a few, and our goal is to connect you with them early and often.
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