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Offered at the San Francisco Main Campus and the Los Angeles Area Campus, in the city of Orange, USF's Sport Management Master's Program has become one of the leading graduate programs in building managerial, marketing and strategic skills for professional growth in the sports marketplace.
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Offered at the San
Francisco Main Campus and the Los Angeles Area Campus, in the city of Orange,
USF's Sport Management Master's Program has become one of the leading graduate
programs in building managerial, marketing and strategic skills for professional
growth in the sports marketplace. Our alumni hold positions in professional and
intercollegiate sports, fitness and recreation, marketing, and event
management. Classes meet one evening a week and the Master's Degree is
completed in 23 months. A complete Internship Program is included in the
curriculum and students do internships throughout their time in the program.
Classes are taught by a distinguished faculty of leading sport industry
professionals. The identical program is offered at the Northern and Southern
California campuses.
Program Points and
Program Overview
One of the nation's most
extensive programs
Identical program in
Northern and Southern California
Classes meet one evening
a week
Exciting internship
opportunities
Dynamic industry
speakers with networking opportunities
Distinguished faculty of
leading sport industry professionals
Complete your degree in
two years
Master's in Sport Management
With the expansion of both recreational and spectator sports and
society's increasing concern over healthful lifestyles athletic administration
and fitness management are both growing more complex. As a result, successful
organizations in the sports industry are increasingly looking for tomorrow's
leaders to have specialized training at the graduate level.
The Master's Program in Sport Management provides professional
preparation for management and leadership positions with professional sports
teams, intercollegiate and intramural athletics and recreation programs at
colleges and universities and amateur athletic organizations. Profession
preparation is also given for careers in private and public health and fitness
clubs, corporate fitness and wellness programs, sports stadia and arenas, and
the sports marketing, management and communications firms that service the larger
marketplace.
Name Title Employer
Samantha Talavera - Arizona State University
Leaving my home in Arizona to move to attend USF was a daunting task. Having only a fan-based experience with sports, I was eager to learn where studying Sport Management could take me. After starting the program, I quickly felt a connection, and knew this was where I belonged. From the constant support of the faculty and staff, as well as the friendships and connections made within the cohort experience, the USF Sport Management graduate program provides every tool and a real-world understanding of the business, to create the most qualified and well respected group of young sport professionals in the industry. Not only have I been able to take advantage of the endless amount of professional contacts provided by the program to secure a job with the San Francisco Giants, I have found a family in the support system surrounding me and feel confident that the contacts I make will lead me to a successful career in the future.
Matthew Howard - University of Victoria Canada
After moving to San Francisco for the USF Sport Management program I quickly realized I was in the right spot. The levels of commitment and support from all faculty and staff are remarkable. Unlike some Universities the USF program offers a comprehensive education that covers all of a Sport Management Masters as opposed to a specific track. This truly allows students to gain a wide knowledge base but also to key in on what they truly want to pursue. The program has given me the tools to build upon my previous skill set and prepare my attitudes for life in the competitive sport business world.
Laura Gustin - University of Iowa
When I came across the University of San Francisco Sport Management program, I knew I had found the right place. The Southern California branch allows me to live in the city I love, maintain a full time job, and attain a master's degree within two years in a field that I am extremely passionate about. The faculty, staff, and fellow classmates are supportive of my every move, and push me to limits I didn't even know I had. My decision to attend the University of San Francisco was one of the best decisions of my life. If you are looking for a unique opportunity that will give you the resources needed to excel within the sport industry, I would highly recommend this program.
Maria Lashinger - Penn State University
The USF Sport Management Program has given me the opportunity and confidence to change careers at a time when jobs are scarce in this country. The individual attention and concern for each student was evident from the first contact with USF’s amazing faculty and staff. The extensive network of alumni, professors, and program directors gives new students an instant connection to the sports industry, and the program gives students the opportunity to use their classroom learning in a professional setting through the remarkable internship program. Time and time again, through my various internships, I have seen that USF Sport Management students are the interns who get the job done. Ultimately, they are the ones who earn the full-time position because of the hard work and dedication instilled in them throughout the course of the program.
Name Title Employer Class
Peter Amador
Coordinator
Major League Soccer
Crystal De Jesus
Account Executive
Steiner Sports
Jennifer Hansen
Corporate/Community Relations
New York Yankees
Peter Aiello
Specialist, Business Development
Major League Baseball
Jesse Hooper
Sales Development Manager
Global Media Sales, Electronic Arts
Scott Robson
Assistant Director Ticket Sales and Marketing
U.S. Military Academy (West Point)
Tara August
Director, Production Media Group
Turner Sports
Clara Ho
Coordinator of Player Personel Administration
San Francisco Giants
Adam Nieting
Assistant, Baseball Operations
San Francisco Giants
Eric Flemming
Minor League Operations Assistant
San Francisco Giants
Ryan Moore
Assistant Director of Public Relations
San Francisco 49ers
DeSha Runnels
Assistant Athletic Director
USC Athletic Department
Chris Lee
Director of Partnership Development
Golden State Warriors
Doug Carnahan
Manager of Corporate Partnerships
San Diego Chargers
Casey Leppanen
Marketing and Broadcasting
Los Angeles Galaxy
Chris Stolte
News Desk Associate
NFL Network
Kristen Lange
Venue Management
London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games
Joe Mulford
Director, Partnership Development
San Diego Padres
Catherine Danielowich
Manager of Events
National Football League
Matt Andrus
Controller
Pac 12 Conference
Tom Jones
Assistant to Head Coach, Football Operations
Oakland Raiders
Adam Kinowski
Management Group Coordinator
Adidas/Taylor Made
Heather Jones
Vice President Corporate and Retail Initiatives
Special Olympics N. California
Marc Philobos
Manager PSL Operations
New York Jets
Dustin Rocke
Director, Programming
Big Ten Network
Hosei Maruyama
Stadium Operations Systems Administrator
St. Louis Cardinals
Kevin Carrera
Vice President of Events
Spectrum Sports Management
Sara Gotfredson
Senior Director, Multimedia Sales
ESPN
Greg Ivry
Manager, Development
StubHub
Dorth Raphaely
Director of Programming
Bleacher Report
