Master of Science in sport management
If your goal is to contribute significantly to the global sports industry and influence how we experience sports, the MSSM program at SMU provides the ideal springboard.
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#1
in Texas and the Southwest (SportBusiness Post Graduate Ranking 2023)
#14
in the U.S.A.
(SportBusiness Post Graduate Ranking 2023)
89%
of Simmons graduates have jobs within 6 months of graduation
Our Master's in Sport Management program is designed for individuals like you—passionate about sports, eager to lead, and ready to take their career to the next level. This comprehensive, graduate-level program focuses on developing your expertise in critical aspects of sport business management while providing ample opportunities to apply your knowledge in real-world settings.
We encourage you to join our welcoming community of sports enthusiasts and professionals. Start your journey today by choosing the Master of Science in sport management, an interdisciplinary program between at SMU Simmons School of Education and Human Development and the Cox Business School. Together, we can unlock your potential and make an impact on the future of sports.
Elevate your career
Best in sport management
Students are taught by some of the best sport management professors in the United States. With more than 100 years of sports industry experience, the sport management faculty in the Simmons and Cox Schools provide a valuable perspective and are connected to a vast network of sports business contacts rarely found in traditional sport management programs.
Our curriculum
The program’s 17 sequenced courses are delivered over one academic year in four seven-week modules and one summer capstone internship.
Our MSSM is designed to equip you for the next phase of your career encompassing several key skills:
Strategic Sports Management: Enhance your understanding of sports industries and markets. Be prepared to deal effectively with real-world challenges in an evolving and sometimes turbulent sports industry.
Business for Sports Executives: Managerial business courses prepare you to make data-driven business decisions, enabling you to design and implement impactful enterprise strategies. They teach the business analytic skills critical to advancing a career in sports management.
Critical Thinking: The M.S. in sport management program promotes critical thinking skills to address, analyze, and resolve complex challenges in the sports industry.
Specialization: Our program facilitates specialized understanding in areas like sport marketing, event management, and sponsorship, empowering you to fine-tune your expertise. Go beyond what you can learn in an MBA program.
Communication: Master’s level coursework hones communication skills, improving your ability to articulate complex sports management issues and team dynamics effectively.
Leadership Skills: Our coursework and practical experiences cultivate leadership skills, preparing you for influential roles within sports organizations.
SMU’s Sport Management program helped me prepare for my current role by offering a complete curriculum that covered all aspects of sport management in a real-world way.
Eliana Gilbert ’21, M.S. in sport management