Master of Science (MS) in Sport Management
/ Master of Business Administration (MBA)
The Master of Science in Sport Management (MS/MBA) dual degree
program will provide you with industry-specific skills to succeed
in the competitive area of sports. 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 develop management,
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 environments in the country for sports. 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 many 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 MS/MBA 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.
Program Overview. This 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.
MBA Courses required for the Sport Management/MBA dual
degree
MBA 601 Human Resource Mgmt
MBA 603 International Business
MBA 605 Entrepreneurial Mgmt
MBA 617 Technology and Information Systems
MBA 660 Managerial Accounting
MBA 681 Economics for Strategic Decisions
MBA 682 Competitive Environment & Strategy Formulation
MBA 683 Leadership and Strategy Implementation
MBA Elective (3 semester hours)*
*Any course with the MBA prefix which satisfies the prerequisites.
If you have any questions, you can
request more information online, schedule
a visit, or reserve a seat at an information
session. If you are ready to apply, you can complete our convenient
online
application.
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