Master’s in Sport Management Careers

Gain a new title from a university that knows a thing or two about winning titles.

Jobs in sport management are broad and varied. Olympians and Hall of Famers are few and far between, but career opportunities abound in the field of sport management. Given that the sports industry is on track to reach $80.3 billion by 2022 in North America alone,¹ the moment to surge forward is now.

With our innovative curriculum and extensive alumni network, the online master's in sport management* from KU can help you turn your passion into a fulfilling career.

From corporate sponsorships to player management, many teams are just waiting for the right candidate to join them.

Because master’s degree holders typically earn average salaries nearly 20 percent higher than those with only a bachelor’s degree, a master’s in sport management salary could reach outcomes at or above these figures.

Our students are coaches, MLB writers, ESPN statistics analysts, game day operators, events coordinators and more. More than half of them came to KU with the goal of gaining the skills and knowledge to facilitate their own career advancement,⁵ and we have helped them build momentum toward achieving those goals while also challenging and revolutionizing the way they think about sport management. Consider how earning a master’s title from a university that knows a thing or two about winning titles can help accelerate your career in the sport management field.