Overview & Career Outcomes

The Sport Leadership concentration provides the broadest foundation within the Sport Management program. Encompassing the skills of a traditional MBA and a specific focus on issues related to sports, coursework addresses everything from operations and finance to media relations and service for an increasingly global set of stakeholders and fans. While most graduates pursue rewarding careers in the industry, others leverage their widely applicable leadership skills in advanced positions in other fields. Prepare for any number of careers within the sporting world – and beyond.

A convenient online approach

  • 36 credits of coursework: 24 credits in the core program curriculum; nine credits of concentration-specific courses; 3-credit capstone
  • All coursework is completed online using Lasell’s easy-to-use learning platform
  • 8-week modules are flexible and affordable

For the love of the game
If you love sports, Lasell’s Sport Leadership concentration will help you transform your passion into a meaningful career. From a broad knowledge of industry trends to specific training through an intensive capstone internship or research project, you will gain the skills necessary to succeed in sport-related fields. What’s more, the Sport Leadership concentration not only prepares students for successful careers in the sporting industry but also provides the vital management and communication skills needed to succeed in leadership positions of all types. ​

A student-first philosophy
We maintain intentionally small class sizes that enable highly collaborative, personalized learning. You’ll work closely with exceptional teachers – many of whom are working professionals – over the course of your program, and have opportunities to develop a curriculum aligned with your specific goals through student-driven projects such as a direct study, which enables you to dive deeply into a research project of your choosing. In addition, our advisory board comprises prominent professionals in the field who provide valuable connections to the broader sport industry, positioning you to pursue internships and real-world work experience with top organizations in the Boston area and beyond. ​ ​

Curriculum

Our curriculum will help you build the skill set you need to advance in the field of Sport Management Leadership.

The curriculum for this program is shown below. The degree program is structured as follows:

  • 36 credits are required for the SMGT degree up to 6 may be waived based on prior academic work which you pick 1 of 2 capstone options: SMGT781 Writing & Reporting Research in Sport or SMGT797 Professional Research 
  • 27 credits (9 courses) comprise the core offerings
  • 9 credits (3 courses) required for the concentration 
    • Students can choose to take 3 of the following courses: SMGT703, SMGT707, SMGT713, SMGT716, SMGT722, SMGT728

Get information on our Course Schedules.

SMGT701
Historical & Current Issues in Sports
3 credits
SMGT704
Sport-Recreation-Tourism & the Law
3 credits
SMGT705
Financial Mgmt in the Sport Industry
3 credits
SMGT708
Leisure Studies Foundation
3 credits
SMGT711
Sport & Rec Ldrship to Shape the Future
3 credits
SMGT714
Administrative Procedures
3 credits
SMGT780
Research & Design in the Sport Industry
3 credits
SMGT717
Intro to Data Analytics in Sport
3 credits
SMGT707
Exec & Strat leadership in the Sport Ind
3 credits
SMGT713
International Sport Management
3 credits
SMGT722
Managing Sport Facilities/Special Events
3 credits
SMGT781
Writing & Reporting Research in Sport
3 credits
SMGT797
Internship
3 credits
SMGT703
Sport Sponsorship & Marketing
3 credits
SMGT728
The Art of Selling: Mastering Techniques
3 credits
SMGT716
The Business of Esports
3 credits
SMGT781
Writing & Reporting Research in Sport
3 credits
SMGT797
Internship
3 credits

Requirements

Candidates seeking admission to Lasell University's Sport Management graduate degree or certificate programs must hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.

No GMAT/GRE scores are required for admission. 

International Students need to submit English equivalency from one of the following: TOEFL scores: minimum required score is 80 (iBT) or IELTS, minimum required score is 6.0; or Pearson PTE Academic minimum score is 53; or Duolingo minimum required score is 105. The English equivalency scores may be waived for international applicants who have earned a bachelor's degree at an accredited college/university in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, or Canada.

The MS in Sport Management program is not F-1 Visa eligible.

Admission Requirements Checklist:

  1. Online application
  2. Official transcripts of all college-level coursework 
  3. A one-page personal statement describing your goals, strengths, and potential for achievement in graduate school
  4. Resume

Materials should be submitted through MyPortal or emails to gradinfo@lasell.edu:

International Applicants:

This program is not F-1 eligible, international applicants can only be considered for the online curriculum option.

All International applicants need to submit English equivalency from one of the following: TOEFL scores: minimum required score is 80 (iBT) or IELTS, minimum required score is 6.0; or Pearson PTE Academic minimum score is 53; or Duolingo minimum required score is 105. The English equivalency scores may be waived for international applicants who have earned a bachelor's degree at an accredited college/university in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, or Canada.

For additional requirements please visit our International Admission Requirement page.

Materials should be submitted through MyPortal or emailed to gradinfo@lasell.edu:
The Office of Graduate Enrollment
Lasell University
1844 Commonwealth Ave.
Newton, MA 02466

Questions about your application? Call/text us today at 617-243-2400!