MS in Sport Management
Learn the Business of Sports
As an estimated $500 billion industry and growing, the sports management field is always looking for talented prospects. At GW Business — located in the heart of a dynamic city home to every major U.S. sports team — we educate trained, credentialed professionals who can make an impact in the industry through varied perspectives and innovative analytical and research skills to solve problems and maximize performance. GW Business cultivates smart and ethical sports business leaders who will not only navigate the sports business landscape of today but also lead organizations globally in their careers to innovate for victory tomorrow.
20% Tuition Discount for Displaced Federal Workers and Contractors
The GW School of Business is committed to supporting federal employees and contractors affected by workforce reductions. To help those affected, GWSB is offering a 20% tuition discount for eligible prospective graduate students in 2025.
Our MS in Sport Management
- Ranked #5 globally among top postgraduate sports business programs by SportBusiness in 2026. Our program has carried on a tradition of excellence since 1987.
- Gain a truly hands-on, global education at GW Business, where our students engage in industry specific international programs, studying abroad at the Olympics and the World Cup. They also can participate in the annual Travel Events and Management in Sports (TEAMS) Conference and the Sports Industry Networking and Career Conference.
- Prepare for an executive career in sports analytics, sports marketing, athlete representations, sports media, events and facility management, and the sporting goods industry, working with professional teams and leagues and in collegiate athletics.
- Learn from successful industry practitioners and leaders in all areas of sports business.
- Connect with hundreds of our graduates who landed in influential positions with professional sports franchises, leagues and organizations, sporting goods manufacturers and sports media companies.
Related Programs
- Graduate Certificate in Sport Management
Leverage a Truly Global Alumni Network
GW Business’s extensive, international network of more than 60,000 alumni spans not only six continents, but endless industries around the globe, from Fortune 500 companies to dynamic startups. Our alumni regularly open doors for current students and fellow alumni, providing them with firsthand experiential learning, connections, mentorship and—yes—career opportunities. Here are just some of the 260+ organizations where GW School of Business alumni are advancing their exciting careers:
The GW School of Business Offers More
Customization
Take advantage of more than 250 program possibilities to create a graduate business education that fits your goals.
Flexibility
Whether on-campus or online, part-time or full-time, balance your career and personal obligations on your own time.
Global Reach
Our wide range of faculty, hands-on international experiences and global influence provide an education that knows no bounds.
Connection
Gain the opportunities that come with a network of internationally recognized professionals, resources, and 60,000 alumni across the globe.