MBA: Sport Management
Turn Your Passion for Sports Into a Winning Career!
Sports isn’t just a game—it’s a multi-billion-dollar industry filled with opportunities for passionate professionals looking to make their mark. Whether you dream of managing high-profile sponsorships, driving fan engagement through cutting-edge marketing strategies, or leading major sports organizations, Florida Southern’s MBA in Sport Management provides the skills, connections, and experience to turn your passion into a successful career.
Our nationally ranked and recognized MBA program is designed for ambitious individuals who want to fast-track their careers in the dynamic world of sports business. With a curriculum blending strategic marketing, analytics, and entrepreneurship, plus real-world projects that immerse you in the industry, you’ll graduate ready to lead in professional and collegiate sports, brand partnerships, and digital innovation.
Upcoming Term Start Dates
8/26/2025
Why choose MBA: Sport Management at FSC?
Fast-Track Your Career
Complete your MBA in just 12 to 24 months and step into the sports industry sooner!
Booming Industry
The U.S. sports market is projected to hit $52.77 billion by 2025, creating exciting opportunities in digital marketing, sponsorships, and fan engagement.
Unmatched Sports Industry Placements
Intern with the Tampa Bay Lightning, Buccaneers, Rays, Tigers, Florida Tropics, and Lakeland Magic. Alumni work with the NBA, MLB, USA Soccer, ESPN, and the Golf Network—just to name a few.
Hands-On Learning
Work on real-world projects in sports branding, digital marketing, and event promotions to gain the skills employers want.
Diverse Career Paths
Whether it’s brand management, sponsorship activation, event promotion, or sports media relations, this concentration prepares you for success in both professional and collegiate sports.
Exclusive Industry Access
Gain insider connections through networking events, guest speakers, and internship opportunities with leading sports organizations.
Featured MBA: Sport Management Faculty
Nicholas Nugent
Accreditation and Recognition
MBA: Sport Management Program Details
Admission Requirements
- Official undergraduate transcripts of all academic work with a minimum 3.0 grade point average (GPA) on a 4.0 scale
- GRE/GMAT Scores*
- Current Résumé
- Personal statement that reflects your interest in our MBA program.
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The essay should not exceed 2000 words, and should explain how your interest in pursuing an MBA degree at Florida Southern College relates to your professional/career goals. Your essay should also describe any experiences that have prepared you for success in our program.
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- Two Recommendation Forms or Letters of Reference
*See if you qualify for a GRE/GMAT waiver.
Additional International Student Requirements
- Official Translated Transcripts With Course By Course Evaluation**
- Bank Letter Verifying Funds of Sponsor***
- Sponsor's Guarantee Form
- Valid Passport
- Official TOEFL/IELTS Score****
** Academic Evaluation Services, Inc., Josef Silny, SpanTran, or World Education Services or another similar approved transcript evaluation agency.
*** A bank letter is a written statement on bank letterhead and signed by a bank official.
**** Must have completed an English language training program or at least one year at an English speaking institution to waive the TOEFL/IELTS testing requirement.
Course Delivery
Flexible Hybrid
Classes meet on campus every other week, with the remaining coursework completed Online, ideal for working professionals who still want face-to-face interactions.
Online
Courses are offered in a flexible online format.
Curriculum
Foundation Courses - 0 hours
| Course Number | Course Name |
|---|---|
| BUS 6010 | Graduate Business Foundations* |
Required Courses - 21 hours
| Course Number | Course Name |
|---|---|
| BUS 6360 | Leadership and Organizational Behavior |
| BUS 6460 | Marketing Strategy |
| BUS 6560 | International Business |
| BUS 6660 | Economic Decision Making** |
| BUS 6760 | Financial Management** |
| BUS 6860 | Data Analytics** |
| BUS 6960 | Strategic Management** |
Specialized Sport Management Courses - 12 hours
| Course Number | Course Name |
|---|---|
| BUS 6355 | Sports Innovation & Entrepreneurship |
| BUS 6365 | Strategic Sport Marketing |
| BUS 6370 | Applied Sport Analytics |
Plus a 3-credit BUS graduate elective of your choice
* This is a pass/fail, self-paced course that focuses on accounting, finance, economics and statistics to equip students with an overview of fundamental background knowledge and skill-sets essential for success in the FSC MBA program and career.
** Course has the prerequisite requirement of BUS 6010 Graduate Business Foundations.
Program Costs
2024-2025
| Base Required Fees | Cost |
| Tuition Per Credit Hour | $1,035 |
| Technology fee per semester is based on credit hours enrolled | $25 to $100 |
$250 Non-Refundable Enrollment Deposit (Upon acceptance and applied toward your first semester tuition balance)
*Tuition will be billed prior to the beginning of each semester based on credit hours. Tuition must be paid by the first day of class.
Scholarships Available
MBA Merit Scholarship
To be considered for this merit-based scholarship, applicants must submit a GMAT/GMAT Focus or GRE score as part of their MBA application process.
Scholarship awards will be granted based on the following tier system:
- $1,500 for GMAT or GRE equivalent score of 650 or higher. GMAT Focus score of 615 or higher.
- $1,000 for GMAT or GRE equivalent score of 550 to 649.GMAT Focus score of 555-614.
- $500 for GMAT or GRE equivalent score of 500 to 549. GMAT Focus score of 515-554.
This is a one-time award that will be applied as a tuition discount in the first year of MBA enrollment.
Graduate Assistantships
A limited number of graduate assistantships are offered. The assistantship program offers tuition discounts in exchange for hours worked.
To be eligible to apply for a Graduate Assistantship position students must have:
- Already been accepted into their chosen program
- Submitted their GRE or GMAT scores.
Various Amounts
