$2,785 Per credit
$27,562 Per term (10-12 credits)
Master of Science in Sports Business
Champion Your Career with a Master's in Sports Business
The Master of Science in Sports Business offered by the NYU SPS Preston Robert Tisch Institute for Global Sport integrates business theory and sport management insights and techniques to prepare you for a wide range of sports business jobs—from sports administration and sports marketing to sports public relations and sports law.
Complete your NYU graduate studies in as little as 12 months, learning from industry leaders. Our flexible curriculum offers full- and part-time options, integrating classroom learning with real-world experiences like lectures, workshops, and internships.
Champion Your Career with a Master's in Sports Business
Tuition*
# of Credits
36 credits
Study Options
Online: may be completed 100% online
Hybrid: choose a mix of online and onsite courses
Onsite: all courses onsite
Onsite
Fall | Spring
Full-time | Part-time
Minimum Duration
12 months
*See NYU Bursar site for more info.
11%
job growth 2024-2034
$74.7K
median salary
93%
working and/or in school
1,925
Global Tisch Institute alumni
Why This Degree?
Where You’ll Go
Graduates work in a variety of fields across the sports industry, from sport marketing to roles that are redefining the art and science in sport management.
Where Our Alumni work
- Creative Artists Agency
- Major League Baseball
- Capelli Sport
- Major League Soccer
- New York Road Runners
- Novo Consulting
- United States Tennis Association
- IMG
- Mission Athletecare
- National Basketball Association
- Tough Mudder
- WSC Sports
- ESPN
- Madison Square Garden
- Bridgeport Islanders
- DLA Piper
- Nike
- Spectrum
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
Real World Experiences
Gain hands-on experience by tackling problems facing today's professional sports teams, intercollegiate athletics, and the sport industry at large.
Global Field Intensive: Paris, France
Students on our GFI in Paris learned about the French sports industry, sports diplomacy, and got a behind-the-scenes tour of Paris Saint-Germain FC.
Learn More About Global Field Intensive
Global Field Intensive: Seoul, South Korea
Professor Jason Chung and students from Tisch Sports wrapped up an incredible GFI program in South Korea where they met with e-sport, basketball, baseball, and marketing executives in Seoul and Busan.
Learn More About Global Field IntensiveAlumni
Meet alumni who are achieving their ambitions for the future in sports business.
I was able to absorb practical and industry-related knowledge that has been vitally instrumental in helping me establish my professional career."
I was able to absorb practical and industry-related knowledge that has been vitally instrumental in helping me establish my professional career."
Faculty
Our professors are experts in the classroom, but what they teach comes directly from their own professional experience in sports business.
View Faculty DirectoryAttending the 2022 FIFA World Cup in person changed my life for the better and provided many opportunities for personal reflection."
Attending the 2022 FIFA World Cup in person changed my life for the better and provided many opportunities for personal reflection."
As a teacher, I love to see students discover themselves in the context of career-building."
Justine Gubar
Adjunct Instructor, Preston Robert Tisch Institute for Global Sport
Read Justine's Story
As a teacher, I love to see students discover themselves in the context of career-building."
Teaching dynamic content like sports management also contributes to my own learning and development as a faculty member.
Gerard Akindes
Adjunct Instructor, Preston Robert Tisch Institute for Global Sport
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Teaching dynamic content like sports management also contributes to my own learning and development as a faculty member.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What types of jobs can I get with a Master’s in Sports Business?
There are many jobs available in the field of sports business. Below you will find a list of the types of jobs recent alumni from the MS in Sports Business have obtained upon graduating:
Premium Sales Associate - New York Jets
Statistics and Player Participation Quality Assurance Associate - National Football League
Business Development Manager Latin America - FC Bayern München NY Office
Manager, Player Marketing at Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association
Head of Business Development - Americas at FC Barcelona
Commercial and Marketing Director - Club Tigres (Mexico)
Community Relations Coordinator at Brooklyn Sports and Entertainment (BSE) Global
Global Programs Manager - Games Partnerships at Facebook
Account Executive at IMG Sports Marketing
Brand Consulting at Creative Artists Agency (CAA)
How does an MS in Sports Business degree differ from an MBA in Sports Management?
The MS in Sports Business differs from an MBA in Sports Management because it provides the opportunity to truly focus on the study of sports business. This degree, the Master’s (MS) in Sports Business, is a 36-credit intensive experience based upon a curriculum that is 100% focused on the field of sports business. Conversely, a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Sports Management is a degree that is focused on a core of general management courses with a concentration (3-4 courses) offering limited topics in the field of sport management.
Do I need a master’s degree to pursue a career in sports business?
An MS in Sports Business from NYU provides you with access to cutting-edge training and development through the Preston Robert Tisch Institute for Global Sport. Additionally, you will have access to unsurpassed networking and alumni engagement opportunities as you pursue a career in the sports industry. In combination with our faculty members who are experts in their fields and the resources of NYU, the MS in Sports Business is a gamechanger for professionals who seek a competitive advantage in the ever-changing sports job market.
Are sports business and sports administration different?
While the terms sports business and sports administration can be used interchangeably, the major differentiator in relation to the MS in Sports Business is the focus of the curriculum. Unlike many graduate degrees in sports administration, the program at NYU SPS has an assortment of courses focused on specialized topics, such as Integrated Marketing Communication, Global Sport Business, Sports Media, Sports Analytics, Sports Technology, and eSports Management that position you for success in a number of fields, rather than focusing more generally.
