Overview & Career Outcomes

The Sport Leadership concentration provides the broadest foundation within the Sport Management program. Coursework addresses various topics such as operations, finance, 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; 9 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 professional internship or research project, you will gain the skills necessary to succeed in sport-related fields. The Sport Leadership concentration not only prepares students for successful careers in the sports 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. Over the course of your program, you will work closely with exceptional faculty, many of whom are working professionals. You will have opportunities to develop a curriculum aligned with your specific goals, through student-driven projects, which enables you to dive deeply into a research project or professional internship. In addition, our advisory board is comprised of 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. ​ ​

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. 

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

International Applicants:

This program is not F-1 eligible, international applicants can only be considered for the online curriculum option. For additional requirements please visit our International Admission Requirement page.

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