Overview

An MBA from Seattle University is the most recognized graduate degree in business, and the sport and entertainment industry is looking for people who understand foundational business principles as well as the multiple ways sport and entertainment is a unique business. Our MBA in Sport and Entertainment Management provides you with both.

I’ve heard that making connections and networking are key in getting sports jobs. How does this sport and entertainment management program help with those connections?

Building your professional network is seamless in our sport and entertainment management program. Because we have formal partnerships with Seattle sport and entertainment organizations, you are not only introduced to but also do real work with many sport industry professionals who are committed to your success.

What makes this sport and entertainment management program unique?

The sport industry has a renewed call to action as it endeavors to increase diversity at all levels in all segments. Our Seattle sport industry partners know this and are leading the way for diversity and inclusion efforts in sport and entertainment. Our program is contributing to those efforts.

The reimagined MBA in Sport and Entertainment Management degree builds on our 10-year history of diversity and inclusion education. We are committed to being diverse, to holding equity as an achievable goal, and to preparing graduates so that they can create an inclusive climate where everyone is valued for who they are and what they bring to the workplace. We are committed to being the change we want to see.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Sport Business Foundations

Social-Cultural Basis for Sport

Legal Issues in Sport

Diversity and Inclusion for Sport Management

Business Ethics and Social Responsibility

Venue Sustainability and Operations

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-06-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-03-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-06-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-09-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

48 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Seattle, United States

Disciplines

Business Administration Sports Management Master in Business Administration (MBA) View 316 other Masters in Sports Management in United States

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed Application for Graduate Admission form and a non-refundable $55 application fee

Official transcripts.

Two letters of recommendation from individuals who have evaluated the applicant's academic work or supervised practical experience and are able to assess the potential for graduate study

A 400-word essay describing how the MBA SEM program (specifically our approach, learning outcomes, and classes) will help the applicant achieve personal and professional goals.

Professional résumé.

If English is not the applicant's native language, official English proficiency scores meeting the university's entrance requirements must be submitted

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

25008 USD / year

≈ 25008 USD / year
Out-of-State

25008 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

25008 USD / year

≈ 25008 USD / year

Additional Details

$874 SEM credits/$1,042 MBA credits

Living costs

Seattle

United States

1480 - 2580 USD / month

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Overview

I’ve heard that making connections and networking are key in getting sports jobs. How does this sport and entertainment management program help with those connections?

What makes this sport and entertainment management program unique?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

Seattle

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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