Master of Business Administration - Sport Management

This concentration will prepare you for leadership positions in sports management/sports marketing firms, licensing and apparel marketing, or radio and television programming. Unlike hospitality/tourism or kinesiology/physical education programs, our sport management concentration pairs with an M.B.A. degree a distinct advantage. Our broad-based program combines a strong core curriculum with electives that let you map your own path, and we keep the whole thing streamlined to just 40 credits. Our South Orange, NJ campus is located only 14-miles from the heart of New York City. Our alumni can be found in any number of prestigious sport organizations: the Yankees, Madison Square Garden, the NBA, the Mets, and many others.

Pursuing an MBA in Sport Management offers a unique blend of traditional business acumen with specialized insights into the fast-paced world of sports. This degree equips students with the strategic, financial, and operational skills required to navigate the sports and athletics industry. It provides a deep understanding of sports marketing, branding, and promotions, allowing graduates to tap into the lucrative world of sponsorships, endorsements, and media rights. With the sports sector becoming increasingly global, this sports management MBA also instills international business strategies tailored for sports franchises aiming for a worldwide audience. Moreover, the program delves into the intricacies of contract negotiations, athlete representation, and event management, ensuring students are well-prepared for the dynamic challenges they might face.

In addition to the submission of a TOEFL or IELTS (If English is not the applicant's first language), the admissions committee require a GMAT or GRE score to be submitted. There is no difference in the evaluation of the two standardized assessments and the Admissions Committee believes both tests are valid in helping to predict academic success. For an applicant with a GPA of 3.0 and above, a competitive score for the GMAT/GRE should be in at least the 30th percentile. For an applicant with a GPA below 3.0, a competitive score for the GMAT/GRE should be in at least the 50th percentile. In order to be considered for admission, you must have a bachelor's degree or equivalent degree from a college or university. All applicants must submit the following components to be reviewed by the Admissions Committee for a graduate degree program: Online Application All Official Transcripts Standardized Test Score (i.e., GMAT, GRE, LSAT) \u2013 (Optional for the M.S.B.A) Resume Personal Statement Letter(s) of Recommendation Application Fee Competitive applicants must score a minimum of a 6 on the IELTS. A minimum score of 607 paper based-254 computer based and 80 for internet based is required for admission.