Online Master of Science in Sport Management
Examine core management principles as they apply to sport organizations, including leadership, finance, and organizational strategy.
Analyze the business, legal, and ethical dimensions of sport within professional, collegiate, and recreational contexts.
Apply sport management concepts to real-world decision-making and industry challenges.
Accredited
Our online master’s degree in sport management is accredited by the Commission on Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA). LSU is just one of three universities to have all levels of degree programs accredited by COSMA
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Admissions
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Apply by
May 11, 2026
Classes begin
May 25, 2026
Admission Requirements
Graduate School
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally-accredited college or university or the equivalent from a foreign institution
- GPA – 3.0 on all undergraduate work (or last half-degree) and a 3.0 on any graduate work already completed
Program Requirements
- 3 letters of recommendation – one from employer –not friend/relative
- Statement of purpose- motivation to attend LSU Sport Management program, including personal and career goals, and your commitment to excellence
- GRE target score of 295 or GMAT target score of 560
Application Components
- Official transcripts of all previous college or university work
- 3 letters of recommendation – professional not friend/relative - one from employer
- GRE or waiver requirements met
- Professional resume
- Personal statement
GMAT/GRE Waiver
The admission policies of the School of Kinesiology provide a possible alternative to the GRE/GMAT requirement for applicants who have a 3.0 G.P.A. in their last 60 hours of undergraduate work.
Additional information about LSU Graduate admission requirements are located here.
Tuition
LSU programs offer competitive, flat-rate tuition with no out-of-state fees, making it easier to plan for the cost of your degree. You may also be able to save more by transferring eligible credits.
Tuition & Fees
- 36 credit hours
- Total credit hours per program
- $644
- Cost per credit hour
- $23,184
- Total cost with fees
LSU Online offers several ways to help you pay for your degree including credit for prior learning (PLA), financial aid, and veteran education benefits. Learn more.
The total cost above does not include transfer credit or financial aid. Cost per credit hour and fees are subject to change. Fee schedules may vary by program depending on course-specific fees for proctoring and/or books. Please contact a Student Success Coach for more information.
Financial Aid Available
LSU offers several ways to help you pay for your degree including credit for prior learning (PLA), financial aid, and veteran education benefits. Learn More.
Academics
Students who graduate with an online Master of Science in Sport Management will gain fundamental skills in the industry.
What Will I Learn?
Students in our online sport management graduate program will be equipped with a broad skill set in sport-related organizational behavior and theory, problem-solving, finance, economics, social issues, and law.
Topics covered in this degree include:
- Organization and management theory and techniques for administration of programs in educational and fitness settings
- Analysis of organizations in the sport industry using theoretical and practical applications
- Examination of the social construction of sport and the systemic issues connected to contemporary sport
- An in-depth examination of public and private financing options for professional, intercollegiate, interscholastic and recreational/commercial sport
- A study of legal issues affecting the delivery of sport services and liability in sport-related activities
- In-depth examination focusing on the economic issues of professional, intercollegiate, and recreational sport around the world
Courses
| Courses | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
KIN 7511 Administrative Problems in Kinesiology |
3 |
KIN 7516 Organizational Behavior and Development in Sport |
3 |
KIN 7518 Social Issues in Sport |
3 |
KIN 7519 Financial Issues in Sport |
3 |
KIN 7524 Sport Law |
3 |
KIN 7545 Economic Issues in Sports |
3 |
Total Core Hours |
18 |
Choose four courses below to meet the twelve credit hour requirement. Additional electives may be considered through consultation with the faculty advisor.
| Courses | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
KIN 4513 Facilities Management |
3 |
KIN 4515 Sports Seminar |
3 |
KIN 4517 Sports Administration |
3 |
KIN 4518 Governance and Policy Development in Sport |
3 |
KIN 7528 Sport Psychology |
3 |
KIN 7544 Current Topics in Sport Management |
3 |
Total Elective Hours |
12 |
Choose two courses below to meet the six credit hour requirement.
| Courses | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
KIN 4501 Special Topics in Kinesiology |
3 |
KIN 7574 Qualitative Research in Kinesiology |
3 |
KIN 4900 Independent Study |
3 |
KIN 7900 Introduction to Research Methods |
3 |
Total Research Elective Hours |
6 |
Careers
LSU’s program ensures graduates leave ready to make their mark in the professional sports and fitness arena.
Career Opportunities
- Sports Agent
- Sports Marketer
- Athletics Director
- Facilities Manager
- Athletic Operations Manager
- Compliance Manager
Testimonials
I chose LSU because I wanted to go to a school that was well known in the sports world and was a module based program. LSU has a strong tradition in sport management and seemed like it has the same values that I hold. I also wanted a school that I could visit and has a strong alumni base.
