Master of Science (M.S.) in Sport Management – Tourism (Non-Thesis)
Get on Track to a Future in Sport Tourism with a Master’s Degree from Liberty University
Pursue a master’s degree that helps you become an industry leader in the field of sports tourism. At Liberty, we offer a tourism specialization within our M.S. in Sport Management program to prepare you for exciting positions in advertising, corporate partnership, guest relations, and resort management. Get excited to take the next step towards your dream career with Liberty.
Driving sales to your sports organization will be an important part of your job. Study under professors with years of experience in the sports tourism field so you can learn best practices in marketing and planning strategy. By understanding how to maintain essential partnerships while increasing overall brand awareness, you can be an influential piece in the growth and success of your company.
Pursue Your Degree with Confidence
- Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
- Our graduate sport management programs are accredited through COSMA, the Commission on Sport Management Accreditation.
- Your professors are industry leaders with years of experience in sports management.
- Throughout your program, you will have multiple opportunities to get hands-on experience with Liberty University’s 20 NCAA Division I programs and 39 club sports teams.
What Will You Learn?
- Current issues and theories for hospitality and tourism management
- Ethics and legal issues in sports
- Planning sport and event tourism
- Strategies for hospitality and tourism marketing
Career Opportunities for Sport Management Graduates
- Advertising sport manager
- Corporate partnerships manager
- Guest relations manager
- Recreation and tourism manager
- Resort manager
Internships and Resources Available to Sport Management Students
- Gain real-world experience when you observe and assist with one of Liberty’s many athletic programs, including 20 NCAA Division I and 39 club sports teams.
- Attend professional development sessions where you can network with faculty and peers.
- Receive one-on-one support from the sport management internship coordinator as you select the right experiential learning opportunity for you.
- Your internship opportunities are extensive. Graduates of our program have interned with the MLS National Sales Center, the Florida Panthers, Wake Forest University, the North Carolina High School Athletic Association, and the Portland Timbers.
Admission Requirements for Our Graduate Degree Programs
Every application is reviewed on a case-by-case basis, and all applicants must submit the following documents and meet the minimum requirements for admission:
- Admission application
- Self-certification form (for students who are in the final term of their bachelor’s degree)
- Current Liberty undergraduate students seeking preliminary acceptance into a graduate program must complete a degree completion application through their ASIST account
- A regionally or nationally accredited bachelor’s degree with at least a 3.0 GPA for admission in good standing (2.5 to 2.99 may grant admission on caution)
Credit Hours
Available On Campus
Class Type
Residential
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Aug 19, 2024
Accreditation
COSMA
