Build a successful future in the sport industry through the fully online Master of Science in Sport Management (MSSM) program at Mount St. Mary’s University. Housed in the prestigious Richard J. Bolte, Sr. School of Business, the program combines sport management expertise with a strong business foundation, preparing graduates for leadership roles across a wide range of careers. With flexible online courses, distinguished internships and personalized support from experienced faculty, the MSSM program gives students the skills, knowledge, and connections to succeed in today’s competitive sport industry.
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Mount St. Mary’s University’s online Master of Science in Sport Management program—offered through the Richard J. Bolte, Sr. School of Business—combines business insight, real-world experience and leadership preparation to help students master the business of sport. The Bolte School has an impeccable reputation for producing successful business leaders, and our faculty are committed to ensuring that you graduate as a responsible, methodologically sound, and ethical professional.
Courses are taught by experienced professionals who bring real-world expertise and engaging, effective instruction to the classroom. They provide unique insight into the sport industry, preparing students to become confident leaders who can adapt, strategize, and succeed in this dynamic and competitive field. The Mount’s standing as a Division I institution provides access to a variety of opportunities, while the program’s flexible design allows students to tailor their coursework and internships to fit their professional goals.
The Master of Science in Sport Management program combines specialized sport management courses with a strong foundation in business education. Students take classes in sport marketing, law and event and facility management, alongside a comprehensive business curriculum that includes research, statistics, economics and finance.
Students also complete three MBA courses (9 credits), providing the opportunity to earn an MBA degree in addition to the master’s in sport management. The program has received specialized accreditation for business programs through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE), affirming its high academic and professional standards.
Designed with working professionals in mind, the program offers flexible learning options that allow students to balance their studies with career and personal responsibilities:
With a distinctive focus on leadership preparation and career flexibility, graduates are well-positioned to advance into a variety of roles in management, marketing, operations, and administration across the sport industry.
Students in the Master of Science in Sport Management program gain real-world experience and professional support through valuable hands-on opportunities and industry connections:
Students can also earn a post-baccalaureate certificate with the addition of just two classes. This gives you a certificate at a considerable savings. Certificates that you can take for this savings include:
Senior Manager, Youth Basketball Growth & Development
Monumental Sports & Entertainment, Washington Wizards
I began my journey at the Mount following my playing career, where I served as director of basketball operations while completing my degree in sport management. That experience gave me an early understanding of how meaningful an organized sport can be, and the work it takes behind the scenes to make it happen. My professors and mentors exposed me to roles throughout the sport industry that encouraged my curiosity and helped me see how my passion for sports and service could become a career. The supportive environment broadened my perspective and gave me the foundation I needed to step into the sports industry with purpose and readiness.
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Students enrolled on at least a half-time basis (6-credits per semester) may qualify for financial aid. You may seek financial assistance through federal and state-funded programs, private loan providers or deferment of undergraduate loans. The Mount also has a variety of employer tuition remission or reimbursement agreements with local businesses and community colleges, so you may just get a discount from your employer or previous college. Learn more about Graduate Student Financial Aid at the Mount.
The MSSM is designed for individuals who completed a bachelor’s degree in any field from an accredited four-year institution.
Additionally, students must demonstrate one of the following:
Cecilia Zhang, Ph.D.
Director of the Master of Science in Sport Management Program
Assistant Professor
j.zhang@msmary.edu