Elevate your business game.
Transform your passion for sports into a thriving career with our MBA with a Sport Administration focus.
Next start date: January 2026
Overview
Take your passion for sports to the next level! Earn your MBA in Sport Administration online in just 15 months. Our online program is designed for professionals looking to excel in the dynamic world of sport administration. You’ll engage in an innovative curriculum that combines core business principles with specialized courses in sport marketing, sport governance, and finance.
You’ll participate in real-world, applied experiential learning projects that provide practical insights and skills you can add to your resume. Our flexible, online format allows you to balance graduate study with your work and personal commitments. Elevate your business career with Pfeiffer’s MBA in Sport Administration and become a vital player in the future of the sport industry.
Graduate in 15 months
Flexible, online classes- no live virtual meetings required.
ACBSP-accredited
Affordable tuition at just $400 per credit hour
What You’ll Learn
Sport Finance
Gain the skills necessary to examine the world of sport through a financial lens, applying course concepts to the continually evolving landscape of the sport industry.
Sport Governance
Examine the power and politics of sport organizations, investigate policy and ethical issues, and learn the managerial strategies needed for successful sport governance.
Sport Marketing
Apply the theories of sport marketing and promotion to intercollegiate athletics, professional sport, and multi-club sport operations.
PR and Social Media
Explore how both social media and name, image, and likeness (NIL) drive sports marketing today.
Why Pfeiffer?
- Online-First Format: Flexible, asynchronous courses designed for professionals
- Transferrable skills: Learn business skills that apply to finance, healthcare, marketing, logistics, and more
- Affordable tuition
Career Outcomes
Pfeiffer’s MBA with Sport Administration focus is designed to prepare graduates for diverse opportunities in both professional and collegiate sport organizations, including:
- Athletic Director
- Sports general manager
- Marketing and Sponsorship Director
- Event and Facilities Manager
According to the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC), the median starting salary for U.S. MBA graduates in 2024 was $120,000.
Who Should Apply?
- Sport industry professionals looking to accelerate their career with business skills
- Career changers drawn to high-growth, high-impact roles in the sport industry
- Recent grads striving for a successful career in sport administration, management, or business
Fast Facts
- No business pre-requisites required
- 15-month Online MBA with flexible courses
Curriculum Overview
SH = Semester Hours
Foundations of Business in Sport (3 SH)
Organizational Communication (3 SH)
Managerial Accounting (3 SH)
Sport Governance (3 SH)
Finance of Sport (3 SH)
Business Agility (3 SH)
Data-Driven Decision-Making (3 SH)
Negotiations and Conflict Resolution (3 SH)
Public Relations and Social Media (3 SH)
Sport Marketing (3 SH)
Strategic Management & Leadership (3 SH)
This page was last updated on August 4, 2025.