Overview

In the Master of Business Administration - Sport Administration (Online) from East Tennessee State University you will gain a solid foundation in accounting, analytics, finance, and other aspects of business as you build expertise in sporting events and venue operations—local to global.

Whether you’re moving up in your career or transitioning to this dynamic industry, you'll learn why strong business performance in sports depends on smart planning behind the scenes, and how the right expertise helps you gain a competitive edge, from budgeting and people management to security and fan engagement. Sports-industry case studies and a strategic management capstone course also provide you with opportunities to address real-world challenges and prepare for leadership roles in this dynamic field.

As a graduate of this sports administration degree program, you will be prepared to:

Apply effective critical-thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving skills to address business challenges

Lead sports and business organizations using MBA-level management and strategy

Plan and manage sporting events with confidence, from budgeting and resource allocation to execution

Lead team sales operations and fan engagement campaigns

Practice safe sports facility management, with strong governing policies for operations and security

Set organizational direction and build a positive sports culture through strategic leadership

Manage sports leagues in online and recreational settings

Sport administration career opportunities:

Athletic Director

Sports Administrator

Sports Promotions Manager

Director of Sports Media

Team Sales and Event Coordinator

Athletic Facilities Manager

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Data Analysis

Accounting Information for Decision Making

Economics for Managers

Operations and Technology Strategies

Strategic Leadership

Market Strategy

Applied Corporate Finance

Hosting Global Sport Events

Case Study in Global Sport

Administration of Sport, Esports, & Recreation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

Multiple start dates

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Johnson City, United States

Disciplines

Business Administration Sport and Exercise Science View 1229 other Masters in Business Administration in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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IELTS

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General requirements

Domestic Transcripts: You may submit unofficial transcripts with your application. Official transcripts will be required upon admission to a graduate programme.

International Transcripts: Must be evaluated through a course-by-course transcript evaluation from a NACES-approved organization (e.g., ECE, TEC - formerly SpanTran, WES). The evaluation must include an original copy of your official transcript as received by the evaluating agency. Please allow adequate time for evaluation processing (typically 8+ weeks).
Domestic applicants: 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale)
International applicants: 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale)

Tuition Fees

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22176 USD / year

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Out-of-State

22176 USD / year

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In-State

22176 USD / year

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Funding

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Overview

As a graduate of this sports administration degree program, you will be prepared to:

Sport administration career opportunities:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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