Master of Science (MS) in Sport Management
There are several reasons to pursue your master's in Sport Management
at Barry University:
- Courses offered through both the School of Human Performance
and Leisure Sciences and the Andreas School of Business broaden
the depth of your academic preparation.
- Elective credits available through the School of Arts and Sciences
(e.g., journalism, communications, psychology) can enhance your
professional preparation for sport-related careers in these fields.
- Your degree preparation includes case study analysis emphasizing
the practice and promotion of ethics and human values in the management
of sport-related businesses, athletics, and fitness programs.
- Our ideal South Florida location gives you access to multinational
businesses, a vibrant leisure/tourism industry, several professional
teams, and nationally televised sporting events such as the PGA
Doral-Ryder Open, the Lipton tennis Tournament, and the Federal
Express Orange Bowl.
Career Options
The Master of Science (MS) Degree in Sport Management combines
both theory and practice to prepare you for opportunities in management
in a variety of sport, recreation, and health promotion areas (e.g.,
arena and dome management; amateur and professional sports; high
school and college athletics; resort and tourism industries; parks
and recreational centers; fitness and wellness centers; etc.).
The Program
The Sport Management graduate curriculum includes coursework offered
within the Andreas School of Business. You can choose from two degree
options: the MS in Sport Management or the dual degree option leading
to master's degrees in both Sport Management and Business Administration
(MS/MBA). The MS and the MS/MBA degrees include at least eight industry-specific
courses in the Sport and Exercise Sciences Department and two to
nine courses in the Andreas School of Business. Both of the master's
degree programs in Sport Management include the opportunity to select
coursework best suited to your individual interests.
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