MASTER OF SCIENCE IN SPORT MANAGEMENT

The University of New Haven offers a wide variety of in-depth courses that create a transformational educational experience for our students. To view the complete list of courses you'll take while pursuing a M.S. in Sport Management, check out the Academic Catalog:

Sport Management, M.S. - General Concentration

Sport Management, M.S. - Business Analytics (STEM) Concentration

Sport Management, M.S. - Collegiate Athletic Administration Concentration

Sport Management Certificate

The University of New Haven's M.S. Sport Management program provides unparalleled access to the dynamic sports industry, leveraging its prime location near major sports hubs like New York City and Boston. Students benefit from a robust network of alumni and industry connections with top-tier organizations such as the NBA, MLB, MLS, WWE, ESPN, Octagon, and leading collegiate athletic programs. These partnerships offer students opportunities for internships, networking, and career development. Guided by expert faculty and enriched by engaged alumni and industry network, the program equips graduates with the skills and connections needed to excel in the global sports industry. This is where your passion for sports turns into a successful career.

Speaking of our engaged alumni and industry network, our Sport Management Advisory Board is filled with experienced professionals from across the industry.

Sport Management Advisory Board

National Collegiate Sport Sales Competition (NCSSC)

• Our students compete at the NCSSC organized by Atlanta Hawks and BaylorS3 at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta every year. Our Chargers excelled at both Ticket Sales and Corporate Partnership Sales divisions of the competition consistently with rankings in the top 10 and secured jobs in organizations like Atlanta Hawks, Detroit Pistons, Brooklyn Nets and more. This competition provides an incredible opportunity for the students to showcase skills, network with hiring managers, and position themselves for success in the sport industry.
• Students are prepared for the competition with the support of our faculty and alumni who engage with the students on a weekly basis.

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National Collegiate Sport Analytics Competition (NCSAC)

• Organized by the Baylor University in collaboration with industry partners such as Dallas Mavericks, Oak View Group, Nashville Predators, and Zoomph, the NCSAC provides students with an opportunity to display their analytical skills towards solving a business problem along with effective communication in front of judges from the sport industry. Our students have excelled in this nationwide competition by merging their technical skills in coding, business analytics, visualization with business acumen. Our expert faculty and alumni prepare the students in advance of the competition.

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Engagement with Local Sport Organizations

• Our academic program provides students with unparalleled access to the local sports landscape, immersing them in the industry through a diverse range of hands-on experiences. These may include internships, associate positions, and part time opportunities at esteemed organizations such as Yale Athletics, Hartford Athletic, the Hartford Yard Goats and AHL teams in the market, as well as major venues like XL Center and Rentschler Field, affording students invaluable insights into the inner workings of the sports world. In addition, our students volunteer at the NCAA Regionals, IVY League Championships and international friendlies at various sites.

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Hands-On Industry Experience

• Our M.S. Sport Management students gain hands-on industry experience at premier sporting events like The Soccer Tournament (TST), The Basketball Tournament (TBT), and SAS Golf Championship. Under the direct supervision of Octagon and TST/TBT executives, students take on key roles in event execution and partnership activation, contributing to player services, fan engagement, sponsor fulfillment, and game-day operations. This immersive experience provides invaluable networking opportunities and real-world insights into the dynamic world of sport sponsorship and event management.

Sport Industry Speakers on Campus

• Every class involves guest speakers from the sport industry on a regular basis providing a bridge between classroom and real-world application in the sport industry. Some classes include Shared Live Client Experience (SLiCE) where the industry partner serves as the client to the class in which students solve a real business problem for the client and present their solutions to the executives.

 

Students should indicate in which graduate assistantship they are interested in their statement of purpose as part of their application to the M.S. Sport Management program. In addition to elaborating on why they are interested in the master’s program, the statement of purpose should detail the applicant’s career interests and how the graduate assistantship would serve them in preparing towards the workforce upon graduation.

Student applications will be evaluated by the M.S. Sport Management program coordinator for admission purposes. Upon positive admissions decision, resumes of the prospective graduate assistants will be sent to the Athletic Department for consideration. The Department of Athletics will invite candidates to interview and make the hiring decision.

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