Sports Management
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In a League of Our Own.
Your Columbia.
Earn a degree from one of the top universities in the world.
Your City.
Expand your network through direct access to industry events, gatherings, panels, and speakers, drawing on the abundant resources of our faculty, Columbia University, and New York City – the center of the Sports Universe.
Your Faculty.
Learn from successful industry practitioners and leaders in all areas of the sports industry.
Your Curriculum.
Acquire practical, leading-edge, market-influenced strategies and skills through a best-in-class curriculum in areas including digital sports media, sports analytics, business intelligence, sports entrepreneurship and innovation, global sports management, sports marketing, athlete activism & social justice, finance, sponsorship sales and activation, negotiations, facility and event management, sports law and ethics, and intercollegiate athletics.
Your Story.
Read how our network of faculty, students, and alumni are forging diverse career paths and changing the game across the sports industry.
New York City: The center of the sports universe.
Columbia University is home to the only sports management graduate program in the Ivy League. The Master of Science in Sports Management features a leading-edge, market-influenced curriculum along with unparalleled access to sports industry leaders and experts. The program takes advantage of Columbia’s New York City setting by providing extensive industry networking, internship, and employment opportunities across a wide variety of sports.
Fast Facts
Program Option | Required Experience | Course Formats | Time Commitment |
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Master of Science (full‑time) | Professional experience or interest in the sports industry |
On-Campus |
1-1½ years Internship or Integrative Project |
Master of Science (part‑time) | Professional experience or interest in the sports industry |
On-campus |
2-4 years Internship or Integrative Project |
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