Master of Science in Sport Mgmt – Tourism (Thesis)

What Will You Study in Liberty’s Thesis Track Sports Management Degree

• Ethics in sports
• Hospitality and tourism marketing strategy
• Sport and event tourism planning and impacts
• Sports marketing and public relations

Our master’s degree in sports management is 100% online, meaning that you don’t have to disrupt your life to earn your degree and further your career. Our flexible and affordable distance learning degree program allows you to continue to be involved in your family, career, and community while earning your degree. With eight-week online classes and no set login times, the MS in Sports Management program is designed to fit into your schedule, meaning you can complete your degree as quickly as you want or as slowly as you need.

Potential Careers for Sports Management and Tourism Graduates

• Athletic event planner
• Event planner
• Hotel manager
• International tour guide
• Travel agent

Highlights of Our M.S. in Sports Management Program

As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.

Here’s what sets us apart:

• Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your online M.S. in Sports Management degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
• The majority of tuition for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs has not increased in 9 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university.
• You’ll be able to complete your online master’s degree in sport management and tourism in as little as 1.5 years!

Military Benefits

Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to:

• Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
• Reserve/National Guard
• Veterans/retirees
• Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
• Current Department of Defense employees

We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you the following benefits: 

• Tuition discounts – $275 per credit hour for graduate courses
• Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $625 per course)
• 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)