{"id":9825,"date":"2026-09-17T14:20:36","date_gmt":"2026-09-17T21:20:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.callutheran.edu\/programs\/?page_id=9825"},"modified":"2026-09-17T14:52:46","modified_gmt":"2026-09-17T21:52:46","slug":"sport-management","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.callutheran.edu\/programs\/graduate\/mba\/sport-management\/","title":{"rendered":"MBA in Sport Management"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The sport industry moves fast, operates globally and generates the kind of business complexity that requires real expertise to navigate. From NIL partnerships to international media rights, the people making those calls understand both the industry and the fundamentals of how business works.<\/p>\n<p>麻豆原创 sits in the middle of one of the richest sport markets anywhere. 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You&#8217;ll take your emphasis courses after you complete your <a href=\"#h.cy3gru3etr5u\">core courses<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Core and capstone courses can be completed online, on campus or through a hybrid approach. Sport Management emphasis electives are completed on campus in Thousand Oaks.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"gray-hr\" \/>\n<h2>Who Is the Sport Management Emphasis For?<\/h2>\n<p>For professionals working inside sport organizations, this emphasis builds the business foundation to move from operational roles into strategy and leadership. The MBA gives you the framework to take on more responsibility while letting you learn more about the sport industry at large.<\/p>\n<p>Coaches and athletes transitioning out of competition bring a kind of industry knowledge that can&#8217;t be taught. This emphasis helps translate that experience into a business credential that opens doors on the other side of the game.<\/p>\n<p>For others in adjacent industries, such as agents, trainers, influencers or media professionals, this emphasis adds the business depth and formalized credential to back up the work you&#8217;re already doing.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"gray-hr\" \/>\n<h2>Where Can an MBA in Sport Management Take You?<\/h2>\n<p>Earning an MBA with a sport management focus suits professionals who want to move up, step into a leadership role or bring sharper business thinking to an industry they&#8217;re already working in. The career opportunities span North America and beyond. A few examples of where it can lead:<\/p>\n<div class=\"anchor-link\" id=\"career-outcomes-sport-management\" style=\"display: block; clear: both\"><\/div>\n<p><!-- careers widget --><\/p>\n<div class=\"careers-widget sport-management mt-5 mb-4\">\n<div class=\"careers-bls\" role=\"table\">\n<div class=\"careers-bls-header\" role=\"row\">\n<div class=\"careers-bls-headcell\" role=\"columnheader\">Job Title<\/div>\n<div class=\"careers-bls-headcell careers-bls-salary\" role=\"columnheader\">Median Salary<\/div>\n<div class=\"careers-bls-headcell careers-bls-salary\" role=\"columnheader\">Median Salary With an MBA<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"careers-bls-row\" role=\"row\">\n<div class=\"careers-bls-cell\" role=\"cell\" data-label=\"Job Title\">Athletic Director<\/div>\n<div class=\"careers-bls-cell careers-bls-salary\" role=\"cell\" data-label=\"Without MBA\">$79,800<\/div>\n<div class=\"careers-bls-cell careers-bls-salary\" role=\"cell\" data-label=\"With MBA\">$113,900<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"careers-bls-row\" role=\"row\">\n<div class=\"careers-bls-cell\" role=\"cell\" data-label=\"Job Title\">Sport Marketing Manager<\/div>\n<div class=\"careers-bls-cell careers-bls-salary\" role=\"cell\" data-label=\"Without MBA\">$78,500<\/div>\n<div class=\"careers-bls-cell careers-bls-salary\" role=\"cell\" data-label=\"With MBA\">$110,471<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"careers-bls-row\" role=\"row\">\n<div class=\"careers-bls-cell\" role=\"cell\" data-label=\"Job Title\">Operations Manager<\/div>\n<div class=\"careers-bls-cell careers-bls-salary\" role=\"cell\" data-label=\"Without MBA\">$70,000<\/div>\n<div class=\"careers-bls-cell careers-bls-salary\" role=\"cell\" data-label=\"With MBA\">$110,800<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"careers-bls-row\" role=\"row\">\n<div class=\"careers-bls-cell\" role=\"cell\" data-label=\"Job Title\">Sport Agent<\/div>\n<div class=\"careers-bls-cell careers-bls-salary\" role=\"cell\" data-label=\"Without MBA\">$82,770<\/div>\n<div class=\"careers-bls-cell careers-bls-salary\" role=\"cell\" data-label=\"With MBA\">$102,070<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"careers-bls-row\" role=\"row\">\n<div class=\"careers-bls-cell\" role=\"cell\" data-label=\"Job Title\">Sport Marketing Manager<\/div>\n<div class=\"careers-bls-cell careers-bls-salary\" role=\"cell\" data-label=\"Without MBA\">$78,500<\/div>\n<div class=\"careers-bls-cell careers-bls-salary\" role=\"cell\" data-label=\"With MBA\">$110,471<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"careers-bls-source\">Source: Lightcast labor market analytics.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions: Sport Management Emphasis Area<\/h2>\n<div id=\"accordion-section-sport-management\" class=\"accordion accordion-flush custom-accordion faq-accordion\">\n<div class=\"accordion-item\">\n<h3 id=\"accordion-header-sport-management-1\" class=\"accordion-header\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accordion-content-sport-management-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-content-sport-management-1\">How is the MBA with a Sport Management emphasis different from Cal Lutheran&#8217;s Master of Science in Sport Management?<\/button>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n<div id=\"accordion-content-sport-management-1\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-header-sport-management-1\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion-section-sport-management\">\n<div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p>The MBA with a sport management emphasis is the full MBA, with sport management specialization added through four targeted electives. You&#8217;ll complete the same core business coursework as every other MBA student, then use your emphasis courses to focus on the sport industry.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.callutheran.edu\/programs\/graduate\/msm\/\">The MS in Sport Management<\/a> is a shorter and more specialized program built specifically around the sport industry. It&#8217;s 30 credits, fully online and can be completed in about a year. If deep sport industry expertise is the primary goal and you want to get there quickly, it&#8217;s worth a serious look.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re considering both, an enrollment specialist can help you figure out which one fits where you&#8217;re headed. Call 805-521-9856.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-item\">\n<h3 id=\"accordion-header-sport-management-2\" class=\"accordion-header\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accordion-content-sport-management-2\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-content-sport-management-2\">Why choose the MBA with a Sport Management emphasis instead of a standalone sport management program?<\/button>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n<div id=\"accordion-content-sport-management-2\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-header-sport-management-2\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion-section-sport-management\">\n<div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p>The MBA with a sport management emphasis is a business degree first, with focused sport industry coursework built on top. If your goals involve leading organizations, managing budgets or shaping strategy within a sport context, an MBA plus an emphasis gives you the broad business foundation those roles require, along with focused knowledge of the sport industry&#8217;s structure and current issues.<\/p>\n<p>If your goal is deep expertise in the sport industry specifically, without the general business coursework, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.callutheran.edu\/programs\/graduate\/msm\/\">Cal Lutheran&#8217;s Master of Science in Sport Management<\/a> may be the better fit.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-item\">\n<h3 id=\"accordion-header-sport-management-3\" class=\"accordion-header\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accordion-content-sport-management-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-content-sport-management-3\">Where can I attend classes? Is the program available online?<\/button>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n<div id=\"accordion-content-sport-management-3\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-header-sport-management-3\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion-section-sport-management\">\n<div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p>The core and capstone courses can be completed online, on campus in Thousand Oaks or through a hybrid approach.<\/p>\n<p>Sport management emphasis electives are completed on campus in Thousand Oaks.<\/p>\n<p>Contact an enrollment specialist at 805-521-9856 for more information about the mix of formats.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-item\">\n<h3 id=\"accordion-header-sport-management-4\" class=\"accordion-header\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accordion-content-sport-management-4\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-content-sport-management-4\">Can I complete this program part time?<\/button>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n<div id=\"accordion-content-sport-management-4\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-header-sport-management-4\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion-section-sport-management\">\n<div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p>Yes. The MBA with an emphasis area is available as a part-time or full-time program. If you&#8217;re balancing a full-time job or other responsibilities, we recommend taking no more than two courses per term.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-item\">\n<h3 id=\"accordion-header-sport-management-5\" class=\"accordion-header\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accordion-content-sport-management-5\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-content-sport-management-5\">Is financial aid available?<\/button>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n<div id=\"accordion-content-sport-management-5\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-header-sport-management-5\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion-section-sport-management\">\n<div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p>Yes. 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