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CSU’s Master of Sport Management program prepares you for leadership in intercollegiate and professional athletics as well as recreational sport through a targeted interdisciplinary curriculum and direct professional experience.

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Move industries of sport forward with a Master of Sport Management (MSM) from Colorado State University. The MSM prepares you for leadership in intercollegiate and professional athletics as well as recreational sport. Through a targeted interdisciplinary curriculum and direct professional experience, you can prepare for a career in the sport industry focusing on business development, sales, sport marketing, sport media and communications, facility and event management, community engagement, or sport law.

The MSM program welcomes students from diverse academic and professional backgrounds, from recent graduates to current professionals working as sport practitioners. Together, students explore the industries of sport and their own leadership abilities, focusing on values of selfless leadership, inclusive excellence, character and integrity, and globalization. In as little as 12 months, students develop the skills needed for success in sports leadership – strategic thinking, research interpretation, problem-solving, teamwork, and creativity.

As a professional degree program within the College of Liberal Arts, Colorado State University’s Master of Sport Management offers a unique interdisciplinary curriculum that pushes beyond the basics of management. Through explorations of historical and modern perspectives, social responsibility, teamwork and collaboration, and cultural understanding, students prepare to lead in diverse professional settings and communities. Graduates of the MSM will be poised to lead within the sport industry, bringing diverse voices best suited to more fully advance the trajectory of sport industry worldwide.

The Master of Sport Management is part of the Colorado Rockies Sport Management Institute at Colorado State University. The partnership offers unique academic opportunities for students.

M.A. in Sport Management (MSM) - Online

The MSM is a professional degree that prepares students for leadership in sport industries. The program consists of:

  • 14 credit hours of core classes,
  • 9-12 credit hours of specialization credits,
  • 4 credit hours of electives,
  • Internship (2-4 credit hours),
  • and Capstone project (2 credit hours).
Through carefully curated coursework and hands-on professional experiences, students prepare to move industries of sport forward.

Graduates of the MSM at Colorado State University program will be prepared for leadership in recreational, intercollegiate, and professional sport. The multi-billion dollar sports industry is a growing sector of the global economy with opportunities for employment worldwide.

Tandi Hawkey
Sport Management M.S.M - Prospective Student Support Coach
(970) 491-4071

Email: [email protected]

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Andy Wheeler (’22) - NFL Scout Assistant, Instinctive Scouting

“CSU has world class professors, resources, and environment to facilitate the best learning experience possible. It was a no brainer that I wanted to pursue my Master’s education at CSU once I became aware of the Sport Management program being taught here.”


Jordan Cook (’23) - Development Manager, USA Fencing

“Dr. Albert Bimper put together an amazing program that I wanted to be a part of. The curriculum and the professors that he brought in are the biggest reasons I chose CSU to pursue my graduate degree.”


Eric Hamer (’22) - Professional Runner, Boston Athletic Association

“The Sport Management program has allowed me to combine my personal passion of sports with human development, and how we can better connect people and communities through sport, with the ultimate goal of being a force for good, which feels very meaningful to me.”


Olivia Knoll (’21) - Branch Manager, Allied Universal

“The diverse and compelling curriculum of the program goes beyond the basics of Sport Management. I believe the program will better prepare me to be capable of succeeding in the sports industry.”


Heath Parling (’22) - Offensive Coordinator, Upper Iowa University Football

“All of the fundamental lessons I am learning from the courses in this program will undoubtedly help to better prepare me in my professional endeavors. Most importantly, I hope to use these lessons in order to better communicate and guide the student-athletes that I work with on a daily basis!”


Upe Atosu (’22) - Marketing Manager, Colorado State University

“As a student-athlete, being able to combine sport and education is a huge task because you have to meet the demands of your coach and your instructor. I believe that every instructor I had was very understanding and flexible. They understand how school and sport can be overwhelming, which I thought made the program doable. I enjoy the fact that most of the learning I had was based on real-life experiences, everyday issues, and how different ideas and perspectives put together can solve issues.”


John Atkins (’23) - Senior Supply Chain Planner, Leprino Foods

“What will separate you from others wanting to join the sport industry is gaining both practical and theoretical experience. The MSM program will provide insights into what laws have changed the sporting world, how to be an ethical sport leader, and how important sports are to the world.”


Brianna Hudson (’21) - Recruiting Coordinator & Player Promotions, Texas Tornados

“I’ve learned a lot about the management side of sports, including how to effectively communicate through different media channels, build a brand, market an organization, plan events and more. I feel more prepared than ever to go out and use my skills to the best of my ability and I believe CSU has allowed me to do that.”