Master of Science (MS) in Sport Management/
Master of Business Administration (MBA)

The Master of Science in Sport Management (M.S./M.B.A.) dual degree program will provide you with industry-specific skills to succeed in the field of sports today. The graduate program at Barry includes: 

• Quality curriculum: A combination of courses in the Sport and Exercise Science Department and the Andreas School of Business will provide you with the opportunity to have your business, marketing, and financial skills and allow you to develop a comprehensive knowledge of the sport enterprise. 
• Ideal location: Southeast Florida is one of the most dynamic sport environments in the country. Area opportunities include: amateur and leisure sport organizations; college bowl games; collegiate athletics; entrepreneurial sporting activities; facility, recreational, and event organizations; metropolitan recreation and fitness facilities; world class golf and tennis facilities; and five professional sports teams.
• Real world experience: The goal of the sport management program is to provide you with the richest combination of theory and hands-on experience available anywhere in the world today. A critical component of your program is our powerful internship program.

Career Opportunities
The M.S./M.B.A. program will prepare you for a variety of careers in the field of sport management including:

• Athletic administration in amateur and professional sport (collegiate, Olympic and international athletics);
• Entrepreneurial business in schools, the tourism industry, fitness centers, and gyms;
• Corporate sport, such as, management of health clubs and recreation facilities in real estate developments, and corporate fitness centers;
• Leisure and tourism including management of destination resorts and recreational activities; and
• Park and recreation administration in recreation centers, YM/YWCA's, cities, and townships.

The Program
The 57 credit-hour program is comprised of coursework from the Department of Sport and Exercise Science and the School of Business. You will have the opportunity to select courses best suited to your individual interests. You may also pursue elective credits in other subject areas (e.g., journalism, communication, psychology) to enhance your education and professional preparation. The program combines theory and practice and includes decision-making models with an emphasis on practicing and promoting ethics and human values.