Level:
Master's Degree
Credits required:
33 credits
Cost per credit:
$536 *
Next start date:
August 31, 2026
Learn Alongside Industry Professionals
It is an exciting time to be engaged with sports. With a projected growth rate of 12.5% over the next four years, there’s a future for you in sports. As you complete the program, you’ll participate in internship-like experiences and complete projects that expose you to real-world situations and decisions. Courses in this program will give you the skills you need to become an effective leader in any of the sports-industry career paths you choose to pursue.
Watch the video below to learn more about the program and gain insights from a program
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The First Step is a Conversation. Talk to James.

James Morton
Associate Professor & Program Director
(435) 797-1061
james.morton@usu.edu
College: College of Education & Human Services
Department: Kinesiology & Health Science
Find Your Fit
Take a few minutes to determine how a USU Online program can help you meet your education and career goals.
Sports Management Career Outlook
You can choose to enter facility management; focus on revenue generation in development, ticket sales, and/or marketing; or pursue a role in the business office of a sport organization. You may also work directly with athletes in a number of capacities, including media and community relations.
Skills You'll Learn
- Marketing
- Event Management
- Sport Sales
- Financial Planning and Management
- Leadership
- Analytics
Sports Management Curriculum Preview
Our courses teach essential topics and skills you’ll need to be a leader in the sport organizations you work with. You’ll be prepared for an enriching practicum experience in which you’ll apply the principles and concepts you’ve gained in a supervised experience in the sports industry.
