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Master of Business Administration
Sport Leadership

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Program Overview

Examine the social and business issues that are critical to sport leadership through our MBA program with a Sport Leadership concentration. You’ll be equipped with the skills and knowledge to seek leadership positions in all facets of the globally-growing sports industry, which generated over $500 billion in the United States alone in 2014.

Our world-class MBA program is designed to accommodate the schedules of working professionals through our hybrid model, a combination of online and in-person classes.

Developed and updated in collaboration with leading companies, our professionally focused curriculum includes real-world projects and challenges so you can gain experience — what employers value the most.

Our faculty experts are leaders in the industry they teach. They know what it takes to achieve success in their respective fields and share their insights with you.

You’ll receive a strong foundation in business management with an emphasis on contemporary leadership, communication strategies and global issues in sport. Connect leadership principles and knowledge of sport industry to advance organizational objectives and support strategic initiatives.

Today’s fast-growing global sports industry has created a need for skilled professionals and organizational leaders who are equipped with a strong business acumen. This degree will help prepare students for leadership positions in this exciting industry that’s constantly innovating and redefining itself.

Sample Courses

  • Business Policy & Strategy
  • Global Issues in Sport Leadership
  • Contemporary Leadership Strategies in Sport
  • Operations Management
  • Effective Communication Strategies in Sport

For a full course listing, visit the °ÄÃÅÂí»á´«Õæ Catalog:

 

Featured MBA in Sport Leadership Faculty

Associate Professor Jane Boyland
Jane Boyland

Associate Professor & Department Chair, The International Hotel School

Associate Professor Boyland also serves as the department chair of the International Hotel School at °ÄÃÅÂí»á´«Õæ’s Providence Campus.

William Klika
William T. Klika III

Associate Professor

Assistant Professor Klika specializes in sport management, sport business and economics, global sport, sports sociology, and athletic administration.

Professor Lee Esckilsen
Lee A. Esckilsen

Department Chair & Associate Professor

Esckilsen has developed courses in the areas of venue management, ticketing and access management. Before °ÄÃÅÂí»á´«Õæ, he was involved in the development and management of international + national public assembly venues.

Did You Know?

The sports market in North America is forecasted to grow by 3% from $69.1 billion in 2017 to $80.3 billion in 2022.

Faculty Contact

Jane Boyland, FMP, CHE
401-598-4624
Email

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