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MBA with Sport Management Emphasis
Take charge in the business world of sports.
Master of Business Administration in Sport Management (MBA)
Our sport management emphasis in the online MBA program at the University of Lynchburg combines business knowledge with a focus on the sports industry. You’ll learn about general business topics like management, finance, marketing, and leadership, and specialized knowledge related to running sport events, teams, and facilities.
Once you have a solid business foundation, you’ll dive into the exciting world of sports. You’ll learn about managing sport events and facilities, understanding the ethical and cultural aspects of sports, and tackling legal issues. You’ll also discover effective sales and marketing strategies for the sports industry.
With this program, you’ll be ready for various roles in the sports business, such as team and club management, sport marketing and promotion, community sports, sports information, academic student services, and development in intercollegiate sports.
In choosing the University of Lynchburg’s online MBA with sport management emphasis, you’re choosing an education that positions you for success in the exciting world of sports business.
What sets Lynchburg's MBA in sport management apart?
Deep Understanding of the Sociocultural Dynamics of Sport
Our MBA in Sport Management delves deep into sports history, philosophy, sociology, and ethics. You’ll understand the complex ways the U.S. sport business influences and is impacted by the wider world.
Comprehensive Skills in Sport Facility and Event Management
A critical component of our program focuses on developing your ability to manage and maintain sports facilities. Additionally, it provides extensive training in handling various sport and physical performance events.
Strategic Application of Sales and Marketing Principles in the Sports Industry
This program’s sales and marketing principles are designed for the dynamic sports industry. It covers professional sports, corporate fitness, school athletics, clubs, and resorts. This approach gives students versatile skills and knowledge, setting them up for various sports marketing and sales career opportunities.
In-depth Knowledge of Legal Issues in Sport
In our program, students learn how different laws apply to the world of sports. This course provides a thorough understanding of legal issues specific to sports, giving students the knowledge to navigate the legal aspects of the sports industry. This understanding is crucial for those interested in working in sport management.
Curriculum and Resources
2024-25 Academic Year Information
Master of Business Administration — Sport Management Emphasis
Required Courses:
- MBA 602 — Organizational Behavior and Management (3)
- MBA 603 – Advanced Business Principles I (3)
- MBA 604 — Advanced Business Principles II (3)
- MBA 607 — Managerial Accounting (3)
- MBA 608 — Managerial Economics (3)
- MBA 609 — Marketing Management (3)
- MBA 611 — Managerial Finance (3)
- MBA 651 — Production and Operations Management (3)
- MBA 657 — Management Information Technology (3)
- MBA 690 — Global Business Competition and Strategy (3)
Required Sport Management Courses:
- SPMG 620 — Sociocultural Elements of Sport (3)
- SPMG 630 — Sport Facility and Event Management (3)
- SPMG 640 — Sport Sales and Marketing (3)
- SPMG 650 — Legal Issues in Sport (3)
Total Hours Required: 42
7.5-week Course Structure
Our MBA program uses a unique 7.5-week block structure that allows you to focus on two courses while still completing four courses in a semester.
This immersive learning model offers flexibility to tailor your education around your personal and professional commitments. Benefits include focused learning, faster degree completion, flexibility, and accommodating diverse student needs.
Sport Management Emphasis Faculty
Lee Schimmoeller, DBA
Professor of Management, Chair of the Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Management, and Marketing Departments ...
Sara Bennett, PhD
Associate Professor of Finance, Program Director of the Master of Business Administration ...
John N. Angelis, PhD
Assistant Professor of Operations Management ...
Lee Schimmoeller, DBA
Professor of Management, Chair of the Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Management, and Marketing Departments ...
Sara Bennett, PhD
Associate Professor of Finance, Program Director of the Master of Business Administration ...
John N. Angelis, PhD
Assistant Professor of Operations Management ...
As a Lynchburg MBA student, you'll:
Learn to build strong, effective teams and develop the strategic skills to lead in any organization.
Gain essential financial knowledge to make informed business decisions.
Analyze markets, understand consumer behavior, and develop winning marketing strategies.
“The University of Lynchburg helped both of us in significant ways – giving us the training we needed to be leaders and solid managers in the company. "
- Ben Summers ’00
Graduate Tuition
Below is an overview of the cost of the program:
Sport Management Emphasis
$
630
Cost Per Credit Hour
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Credit Hours: 42
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Estimated Cost of Completion: $26,460
Financial Aid
The cost figures provided are estimates and may vary based on factors such as the duration of your enrollment, specific classes taken, and any future changes to tuition or fees.
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