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Master of Science in Global Sport

Accelerate Your Career with a Master's in Global Sport

Designed for busy professionals from around the world, the Master’s of Science (MS) in Global Sport offered by the NYU SPS Preston Robert Tisch Institute provides you with the opportunity to level up in your career with a graduate degree in this exciting, ever-growing industry in 12 months.

Study online and network in person through four one-week global residencies. Master key aspects of sports business with a focus on international sport management, covering digital media, marketing, analytics, event planning, international law, and finance.

Accelerate Your Career with a Master's in Global Sport

Tuition*

$2,785 Per credit

$27,562 Per term (10-12 credits)

# of Credits

36 credits

Study Options

Online
Fall
Full-time | Part-time

Minimum Duration

12 months

*See NYU Bursar site for more info. 

12%

job growth 2024-2034

$57.5K

median salary

93%

working and/or in school

1,925

Tisch Institute alumni

Two professional dressed adults discuss paper in an empty, brightly lit gymnasium.
  1. Online with four, one-week global residencies required.
  2. Lightcast 2025
  3. Lightcast 2025
  4. NYU Life Beyond the Square: School of Professional Studies Graduate Class of 2024
  5. as of 1/2024

Why This Degree?

Be Part of a #1 Ranked Program

SportsBusiness has ranked this program the #1 online postgraduate degree in this field in 2023.

 

Connect with Industry Expert Faculty

From a four-time Olympian turned lawyer and arbiter to former pro-sports franchise owner, our faculty’s insights can give you the edge you need to succeed. 

Succeed from Day One

You’ll find a community of individuals committed to your success. One-on-one faculty advising, a dedicated team of career counselors, and a wide breadth of student services all come together to ensure that you have the tools to thrive on your journey to a Master's in Global Sport.

 

Enrich Your Network

The MS in Global Sport provides networking through its residencies and the Tisch Institute’s advisory board, which boasts some of the industry’s top names including Val Ackerman, commissioner, Big East Conference, Gary Bettman, commissioner, NHL, and Bruce Buck, chairman, Chelsea FC.

 

Gain a Global Perspective

The program’s four, one-week global residencies give students a behind-the-scenes view of the world’s biggest sports organizations and events, providing unparalleled access, insights, and global connections.

 

Rigorous Up-to-date Curriculum

Understand the latest trends shaping all facets of this field, from sports law and sports analytics, to finance, economics and more. Then delve into special topics including digital marketing and the science of fandom.

 

What You’ll Study

Core Curriculum

Develop a comprehensive understanding of the emerging areas in global sports management, including revenue strategies, digital sports media, leadership, and international sports law.

Residencies

Complete four required, one-week residencies in New York City and at NYU global sites for a truly immersive, international experience with some of the biggest, most impactful global sports organizations. 

Capstone

Apply the skills and knowledge you’ve gained through the program to real-world situations impacting global sports today. This research-focused project will further hone your analytical thinking, creative problem-solving, and presentation skills. 

Where You’ll Go

You can find our graduates in leadership positions within some of the industry’s most notable organizations.

Where Our Alumni Work
  • 2K
  • Cartier
  • Collegiate School
  • JP Morgan
  • iConnections
  • Creative Artists Agency
  • ESPN
  • Madison Square Garden
  • Bridgeport Islanders
  • DLA Piper
  • NIKE
  • Major League Baseball
  • Capelli Sport
  • Major League Soccer
  • New York Road Runners
  • United States Tennis Association
  • IMG
  • National Basketball Association
  • Tough Mudder
What Our Alumni Do
  • Account Executive
  • Athletics Manager
  • Coaching
  • Corporate Partnerships
  • Events Management
  • Marketing
  • Operations
  • Statistics and Data Analysis
  • Team Management
  • Sponsorships

The above data is sourced from Lightcast

Fall 2026

Deadlines

Round

Deadline

Decision Release

Priority 1

November 1, 2025

December 15, 2025

Priority 2

January 15, 2026

April 1, 2026

Regular

May 1, 2026

June 15, 2026

Final

July 1, 2026

July 15, 2026

Priority 1

Deadline

Decision Release

November 1, 2025

December 15, 2025

Priority 2

Deadline

Decision Release

January 15, 2026

April 1, 2026

Regular

Deadline

Decision Release

May 1, 2026

June 15, 2026

Final

Deadline

Decision Release

July 1, 2026

July 15, 2026

Real World Experiences

Your journey might begin in the classroom, but we ensure that you can learn through experience—rolling up your sleeves and taking your studies to the real world.
NYU SPS students pose for a photo outside the Louvre in Paris.
Paris, France: Global Residency

From a tour of Stade de France to a meeting with David Kahn, co-owner and CEO of Paris Basketball, students learned about developments in this ever-evolving sports epicenter, including the recently opened Adidas Arena.

NYU SPS students pose for a photo outside the Toronto Blue Jays ticket office.
Toronto, Canada: Global Residency

Highlights from this exciting residency included an exclusive tour of the Roger Centre, home of the Toronto Blue Jays, where students met with franchise personnel and learned about day-to-day operations.

NYU SPS students pose for a photo inside a religious building in Dortmund, Germany.
Dortmund, Germany: Global Residency

During their week-long adventure, students visited one of the top soccer clubs in the world, Borussia Dortmund (BVB) from the German Bundesliga, toured the world-class Signal Iduna Park stadium, and met with soccer executives.

Frequently Asked Questions

Global sport management is an examination of the business of sports from an international perspective. The MS in Global Sport curriculum examines sports industry trends around the world and focuses on mega and major games on the continents of Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa, South America, and North America. The goal is to prepare students for careers as global citizens in the sports industry.

 

Because sports are universal, global sport jobs are available across the international sport business industry. Tisch Institute alumni have secured jobs in the following international sports industries: eSports management, sports business development, sports analytics, sports media, sports technology, and integrated sports marketing and communications.

 

The MS in Global Sport is offered as a partially online program, affording students the option of completing the majority of the course curriculum from their home city, and joining us for up to four, one-week, in-person residencies at numerous global NYU locations. Additionally, students have the option to complete up to three in-person courses at our NYC campus location to increase their immersion in the sports capital of the world.

 

During the four, one-week residencies, students can expect to meet with local sports industry professionals in the countries in which the residency is offered, and tour sports venues and sites, gaining a deeper understanding of how sports affect the local economy. Additionally, they will participate in academic and cultural sessions throughout the visit.

The residency fee for the program will cover the cost of the housing and local travel, as well as some meals. All students are required to make their own travel arrangements to and from the residency location.