Overview

Key facts

Students will learn to recognize issues facing sports industry leaders and make sound, ethical business decisions; identify revenue streams and expenses for sports organizations; understand legal terms, operational structure and contract clauses; and apply analytic and research skills to solve problems and increase performance for sports-related businesses.

Academic Program

Students in the Sport Management program at George Washington University at the George Washington University School of Business are provided with the knowledge and skills they need to excel in a rapidly expanding field. The sports industry is currently estimated to be a $500 billion business and the employment demand for trained, credentialed professionals is growing.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Applied Quantitative Methods
Sport Marketing
SportLaw: Contracts and Negotiations
Sport and Event Facility Management
Sport Media and Communications
Research Methods and Applications
Practicum

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months
Part-time
- 30 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00

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Spring - October 1
Summer - November 1
Fall - November 1

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Washington, D. C., United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

Two (2) recommendations
Transcripts are required from all colleges and universities attended, whether or not credit was earned, the program was completed, or the credit appears as transfer credit on another transcript. Unofficial transcripts from all colleges and universities attended should be uploaded to your online application. Official transcripts are required only of applicants who are offered admission.
Statement of career objectives - In no more than 500 words, describe how the MSSM program fits into your professional life and career objectives.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

49824 USD / year

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Out-of-State

49824 USD / year

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In-State

49824 USD / year

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Living costs

Washington, D. C.

United States

1705 - 2975 USD / month

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