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Enhance Your Business Skills in Sports Management with an MBA from Concordia University Chicago

The business of sports is just as important as the games on the field. The industry has quickly adapted to innovative technology and data-driven strategies. Accordingly, success in sports management revolves around a combination of fundamental business knowledge and in-depth insights into the sports market.

Much like the games themselves, sports management can be highly competitive. However, opportunities have increased as professional and collegiate sports franchises have grown. Effective leaders in this field typically combine a deep knowledge of the game with expertise in technology and business. Earning an MBA with a specialization in Sports Management online from Concordia University Chicago prepares graduates to assume lead roles in this exciting industry.

The on-campus or 100% online Sport Management MBA Program allows busy professionals to earn an MBA on their schedule, no matter where they live or work or how often they’re on the road. 

After earning my bachelor’s degree in Sports and Recreational Management I wanted to continue to challenge my thirst for knowledge and understanding of the sports industry. The MBA program created a seamless transition for me to do so. Concordia University Chicago’s PhD, Sports Leadership program focuses on the skills required to become a major contributor to a growing industry.

- DeMarcus Burts
BA ‘17 Sports and Recreation Management
MBA ’19 Sports Management
Currently pursuing PhD, Sports Leadership

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Sports Management MBA Learning Outcomes

This innovative online Master’s of Business Administration in Sports Management degree program will help students:

  • Gain an understanding of the administrative, business and legal aspects of sports management.
  • Learn how to apply statistical analysis to managerial problems in the sports industry.
  • Develop expertise in sports finance and related economic considerations.
  • Recognize and analyze the impact of diversity and gender equity in the sports world.
  • Explore the range of jobs and settings that employ sports managers, including universities, talent agencies, major and minor league teams, and sports facilities.

Take the Next Step in Your Sports Management Career with an MBA

Concordia University Chicago offers a variety of specialized Sport Management MBA Programs in many disciplines and industries. The online MBA with a Sports Management Specialization is designed for professionals who want to leverage business expertise to break into or advance within the world of sports.

This online mba in sports management program includes 8 of the 9 courses featured in the core MBA degree program, plus four additional classes that focus exclusively on sports-related business topics:

  • Economics of Sports
  • Sport Finance
  • The Essentials in Law of Sports
  • Level the Playing Field: Diversity in Sports

Program Details

Students must complete 36 hours of coursework to earn an MBA with a specialization in Sports Management degree from Concordia University Chicago. The academic calendar features three 16-week semesters per year, with each semester comprised of two consecutive eight-week terms. To complete the online MBA in sports management program, students should partner with their advisor to create a customized degree plan that is comfortable for their unique circumstances.

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$105,684

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that MBA graduates made in 2021 according to US News and World Report.

Career Outlook

Earning an online MBA in sports management can position professionals for sought-after jobs with talent management agencies, major and minor league sports teams, collegiate athletics programs and sports training facilities. Graduates of the online sport master’s program should be well prepared for leadership and management roles in:

  • Sports Administration
  • Talent Management
  • Sports Media
  • Sports Marketing
  • Sports Organization Operations
  • Events Management

At both the professional and collegiate levels, sports remain popular with fans all over the world. Their love of the game will ensure continuing demand for sports business leaders with relevant expertise. Earning an online MBA with a Sports Management Specialization from Concordia University Chicago can help graduates leverage their business skills and industry knowledge into a coveted career in sports.

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MBA in Sports Management: 36 Credit Degree Program

MBA in Sports Management Courses
ID CourseCredits
MBAS 6800Economics of Sport3
MBAS 6805Sport Finance3
MBAS 6810The Essentials in Law of Sports3
MBAS 6815Level the Playing Field: Diversity in Sports3

Tuition & Financial Aid

If there is no interruption in your course of study at Concordia University Chicago, you are guaranteed there will be no increase in tuition rates. Contact us to confirm the current tuition and fees for the online sports management master’s program. Students who enroll in the online MBA program as a degree candidate are eligible to apply for federal financial aid.

Active-duty military service members, veterans and eligible dependents can take advantage of financial programs available to assist in paying for a college education. For more information, please visit our website.

Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission into the online sports management MBA degree program at Concordia University Chicago, students must have earned a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution. Complete and submit all required admission materials as follows:

  • Objective Statement – Write a brief essay outlining your education and career goals and explain how an MBA degree from Concordia University Chicago will help you fulfill those objectives.
  • Official Transcripts – Provide one official, sealed transcript from each institution that has granted you a degree. Full admission requires a cumulative grade point average of 2.85 or higher for master’s degrees.
  • Letters of Recommendation – Send two letters of recommendation from individuals who are able to comment on your academic proficiency, professional competencies and personal character.

International applicants may be required to submit additional supporting materials, such as proof of English language proficiency, a copy of their passport and a foreign transcript evaluation from an approved credentialing service. For full requirements, visit the Admission & Tuition page. 

There is no application fee and no GRE requirement to apply for the online MBA program at Concordia University Chicago.

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