Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Sports Administration Online
In this well-developed and highly respected program built on a foundation of general business practice, you will examine how the worlds of business and sports interact and learn how to manage those interactions to be more profitable and beneficial.
Program Overview
Discover STU’s 100% online Sports Administration MBA program
The 100% online Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Sports Administration program from St. Thomas University gives you actionable insights into the business behind the game. It provides skills to ensure that players, fans, coaches, and financial backers coexist peacefully and that sports organizations flourish.
Our online sports administration program encompasses elements of economics, accounting, marketing, psychology, law, and communications. Learn how to market sports ethically and effectively and how to plan events, diving into the areas of sports publicity, budgeting, and administration. Study the major legal issues confronting sports administrators—such as contracts, due process, defamation, safety procedures, collective bargaining and arbitration, and risk management.
The MBA core curriculum emphasizes a broad range of skills in managerial accounting, policy and planning, strategy systems, international business, data analytics, financial management, and organizational behavior. Plus, you will benefit from more specialized business courses in sports media and public relations, facility and event management, and the legal aspects of sports administration.
This quality MBA online program is structured specifically for working professionals, with accelerated courses delivered in a convenient format ideal for a busy lifestyle. Coursework is taught by faculty with real-world experience. Choose from six start dates each year and earn your business master's degree while you continue working. Gain a comprehensive background to transition to a career in sports information, public relations, media relations, facility management, sports marketing, personnel, and more.
Note: The online MBA in Sports Administration program is comprised of 36 credit hours. However, an additional nine credit hours of foundation courses may be required based on a review of transcripts.
Career Opportunities
- Athletic Director
- Facilities Director
- Sports and Wellness Director
- Financial Management Director
- Parks and Recreation Director
- Sports Advertising Sales Director
- Athletic Director
- Facilities Director
- Sports and Wellness Director
- Financial Management Director
- Parks and Recreation Director
- Sports Advertising Sales Director
Tuition
Pay for your degree as you go
Tuition for the MBA in Sports Administration online degree program is the same for in-state and out-of-state students and can be paid by the course. The total tuition is inclusive of all fees, including a technology fee for each course.
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBA in Sports Administration | $545 | $1,710 | $20,520 |
Tuition breakdown:
Calendar
Application deadlines and course schedules
The MBA in Sports Administration program is delivered in an online format ideal for working professionals, conveniently featuring multiple start dates each year. Choose the start date that is best for you.
| Term | Start Date | App Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Class End Date | Term Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 1 | 1/6/24 | 12/15/23 | 12/20/23 | 12/22/23 | 12/29/23 | 3/3/24 | 7 weeks |
| Spring 2 | 3/9/24 | 2/22/24 | 2/26/24 | 3/1/24 | 3/6/24 | 5/3/24 | 7 weeks |
| Summer 1 | 5/11/24 | 4/24/24 | 4/29/24 | 5/3/24 | 5/8/24 | 6/21/24 | 6 weeks |
| Summer 2 | 6/22/24 | 6/5/24 | 6/10/24 | 6/14/24 | 6/19/24 | 8/2/24 | 6 weeks |
| Fall 1 | 8/17/24 | 8/1/24 | 8/5/24 | 8/9/24 | 8/14/24 | 10/11/24 | 7 weeks |
| Fall 2 | 10/12/24 | 9/26/24 | 9/30/24 | 10/4/24 | 10/9/24 | 12/6/24 | 7 weeks |
Now enrolling:
Need more information about our online programs?
Ready to take on the next steps
toward earning your degree?
Admissions
Here’s what you need to apply to our online Sports Administration MBA program
Our streamlined admission requirements empower students from diverse academic backgrounds greater access to the MBA in Sports Administration online program. No GMAT is required to apply.
Admission Requirements:
- Online application
- 2.33 GPA or higher
- Resume
MBA in Sports Administration Online Admission Requirements
The following criteria are used for admission to MBA online programs, based on cumulative undergraduate GPA:
- 2.75 or greater GPA—Must submit transcripts and resume. No GMAT.
- 2.5 to 2.749 GPA—Must submit transcripts and resume and have at least three years of progressive administrative work experience. No GMAT.
- 2.33 to 2.49 GPA—Must submit transcripts, resume, and have at least four years of progressive administrative work experience. No GMAT.
Official transcripts and all other documents should be sent to:
St. Thomas University, Office of Admissions
16401 NW 37th Ave., Mimi Dooner Hall
Miami Gardens, FL 33054-6459
Transcripts delivered via digital transcript services EScrip and Parchment should be emailed to [email protected].
Courses
See what you’ll study in our MBA in Sports Administration online classes
The MBA in Sports Administration online curriculum is comprised of 12-15 courses (36-45 credit hours), including 24 credit hours of core courses, 12 credit hours of concentration courses, and up to nine credit hours of foundation courses based on a review of transcripts.
Courses in this program are seven weeks long. Courses during the two summer terms, however, are six weeks long.
STU is ranked #80 in the “Best Regional Universities South” by U.S. News & World Report, 2022
