Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Sports Management

Pursue an MBA in Sports Management at Concordia University Chicago. Gain essential skills for a career in the growing sports industry. Apply now!

The sports industry in both the U.S. and globally is big business. With the sports industry often growing faster than a country’s national GDP, the need to run clubs and associations as organized businesses has become paramount. Today, a career in sports means understanding the many parts of this diverse field. There is an ever-increasing need for professionals trained in the managerial, administrative and business aspects of sports. Concordia-Chicago's MBA specialization in sports management prepares confident leaders in various types of sports organizations and roles. Learning Objectives By pursuing an MBA specialization in sports management, students will study the economics of the sports industry, financial responsibility, important legal issues related to sports and more. Specialization Outcomes Analyze domestic and global economic principles and theories and the impact on the sports industry. Understand and examine the fundamental concepts of sports finance, stock and bond valuation, capital project evaluation methods, risk and return, leverage and working capital management as related to sports endeavors and the impact on the organization and stakeholders. Analyze and assess sports law situations in litigation and cases related to insurance, policy and the law. Explore, examine, and analyze the impact of diversity, gender equity, and ethical decision-making in the global sports industry. Demonstrate proficiency in use of technology to make and evaluate data driven decisions.