The Master of Science degree program in Sport Administration offers advanced curriculum and research opportunities to prepare you for professional careers in the sport industry.
This program enhances the management skills, analytical and critical thinking abilities required for successful sport business leaders, with significantly lower cost than private graduate level education.
Students who successfully complete the program can pursue career opportunities in athletic administration, sport marketing and sales, coaching, sport facility and event operations, and sport media communications at public and private sport organizations.
Why ESU?
- The Only COSMA-accredited Master’s program in Sport Management in the states of PA, NJ, and NY.
- Students have an opportunity to develop their own research project and present it at national/regional academic conferences.
- All faculty members teaching graduate courses earned doctoral degrees in sport management and related fields.
- Most students in the program hold Graduate Assistant or Graduate Student Worker positions, keeping students’ costs affordable.
- Students have an opportunity to be recognized for their achievements with induction to the Chi Sigma Mu Student Honor Society.
- With courses offered at night, working professionals can obtain their degree while continuing daily jobs.
What You'll Learn
Throughout coursework and non-classroom activities, students learn how to:
COSMA Accreditation
The Master of Science in Management and Leadership in Sport Business Concentration at East Stroudsburg University has received specialized accreditation through the Commission on Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA) located in Fort Collins, Colorado, USA.
ESU is the only university in Pennsylvania, New Jersey or New York with an accredited graduate sport management program.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of this program will be able to get jobs in professional sports, college athletics, amateur sports, recreation sports, and sporting goods business.
Alumni of the M.S. in Sport Administration program have earned positions as:
- Founder and President, Living Sport
- Director of Recreation, Athletics and Wellness, Delaware County Community College
- Assistant Director, Athletics Facilities and Events, Lehigh University
- Associate Director, Flynn Fund, Boston College
- Head Women’s Lacrosse Coach, Arcadia University
- Assistant Baseball Coach & Academic Advisor, Northampton Community College
Student Clubs and Honor Society
Hands-on Learning
Develop a research project and present it at professional setting, working closely with faculty members. Complete field experiences and internships with real world sport organizations.
Sports Industry Internships
The capstone course for all Sport Management students is the professional experience internship. Become immersed in the world of sports by interning for some of the most storied organizations in the country. Our internship network extends to over 250+ organizations and is growing each year!
Faculty-Student Research projects
Graduate students in our programs develop independent research projects.
Students have an opportunity to work with faculty members and present their work at the national sport management academic conferences such as the North American Society for Sport Management (NASSM).
Become a Warrior
