M.S. in Sports Management – Sports Administration (Non-Thesis)
Be Part of the Next Generation of Sports Leaders with Our Online Master’s in Sports Management – Sports Administration (Non-Thesis)!
Do you have a desire to impact your community through sports? Liberty University’s Master of Science in Sports Management with a specialization in sports administration gives you a degree that combines your love of sports with leadership and management. By integrating biblical principles with your passion for sports, this online degree will help cultivate the skills you need to act as a prominent voice in sports administration.
Our sports management master’s degree is accredited by the Commission on Sports Management Accreditation (COSMA), so you can be assured of its academic integrity. We will continually strive to produce a quality educational experience for your benefit.
What Will You Study in the M.S. in Sports Management – Sports Administration (Non-Thesis)?
Our online master’s degree in sports administration will provide you with the management and leadership skills needed to develop and operate sports organizations and athletic programs. Each online class taken will explore the marketing and leadership skills integral to your success in broadcasting and sports administration.
You will also study:
- Legal issues in sport
- Management and leadership in sports organizations
- Sports event and facility management
- Sports development and sales
With an online master’s in sports administration degree, you will complete an internship in which you will earn practical experience while also meeting degree requirements. This experience serves as a valuable tool, both academically and professionally, to give you an extra edge in sports management.
Potential Career Options with a Degree in Sports Administration
Upon completion of Liberty University’s Master of Science in Sports Management – Sports Administration, you can explore careers in:
- Athletic facility management
- Athletic marketing and public relations
- Interscholastic athletic administration
- Promotion development administration
- Sports broadcasting
Masters in Sports Management – Sports Administration (Non-Thesis) Program Highlights
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 master’s 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 can complete our Master of Science in Sports Management – Sports Administration (Non-Thesis) program 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)
Credit Hours

Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Jun 23, 2025
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We want to help you pursue your goals – so while tuition rates at most universities have continued to increase over the years, the majority of our rates haven’t.
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