It’s time to take on the competition! Score big for your career by earning an MBA in Sports Management, 100% online with Concordia University Chicago.
Learn the business side of sports and develop the All-Star in you!
Make Your Next Move Count
Get Your MBA in Sports Management
The MBA in Sports Management program at Concordia University Chicago, in conjunction with Sports Management Worldwide, teaches advanced business skills through the lens of sports, making you ready to win in the business of sports.
The sports industry needs All-Star’s like you for roles as coaches, general managers, athletic directors, sports agents, media relations, marketing, organizational leadership, and more.
- All courses are 100% online, no campus visit required
- 48 credits required for completion, comprised of 16, 8-week courses
- MBA Sports Management Program begins three times annually: fall, spring, summer
- Affordable tuition is guaranteed throughout the entire program
- Small cohort/class sizes, 10-18 students
- Regionally accredited institution qualified to offer federal financial aid to students
- $710 per credit hour
- Application for admission: apply online
- Objective Statement: provide Information on your future educational goals and/or objectives and their relationship to pursuing graduate work at Concordia University Chicago.
- Transcripts: provide one official, sealed transcript from each institution through which a degree was earned.
- International Transcripts: any foreign transcripts must be evaluated by a Concordia Chicago-approved international credentialing service, such as WES (World Education Services) or ECE (Educational Credential Evaluators).
- Two letters of recommendation: letters should be from individuals able to comment on the applicant's academic proficiency, personal character, competence, and effectiveness in professional work.
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae
- All documents should be submitted to:
- Concordia University Chicago
- Office of Graduate Admissions
- Addison Hall, 158
- 7400 Augusta Street
- River Forest, Illinois 60305-1499
- Application documents for the MBA in Sports Management program may also be emailed to CUC@smww.com or faxed to (708) 209-3454.
- A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or an equivalent non-U.S. degree.
- To be considered for Full Admission, candidates will present a cumulative grade point average above 2.85 or will have earned a master's degree with a 3.0 GPA or higher.
- To be considered for Provisional Admission, candidates will present credentials that generally satisfy full admission requirements and additional admission requirements such as special program prerequisites. All admission requirements must be satisfied by the end of the candidate's first semester of enrollment to continue in the program. Provisional Admission is only available to U.S. residents and citizens.
- To be considered for Probationary Admission, one or more of the following special conditions may exist: 1) a cumulative GPA between 2.25 and 2.84 (on a 4.0 scale); 2) holding a master's degree with a cumulative GPA below 3.0; and/or 3) credentials/documents that raise cause for reservation for admission. Students admitted on probationary status must earn a 3.0 GPA in graduate course work within their first semester of enrollment to continue in the program.
MBA in Sports Management Curriculum
| COURSE NUMBER | COURSE TITLE | CREDITS |
|---|---|---|
| MBAC6000 | Managing & Leading Effective Organizations | 3 |
| MBAC6100 | Global Marketing in the Digital Era | 3 |
| MBAC6050 | Ethics, Law & Communication in Decision Making | 3 |
| MBAC6150 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| MBAC6200 | Economics for Managers | 3 |
| MBAC6300 | Accounting for Decision Making | 3 |
| MBAC6250 | Strategy for Innovation & Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| MBAC6350 | Managing Human Capital | 3 |
| MBAC6400 | Statistics Applied to Managerial Problems | 3 |
| MBAC6500 | Global Management | 3 |
| MBAC6450 | Financial Management | 3 |
| MBAC6990 | Capstone Experience | 3 |
| COURSE NUMBER | COURSE TITLE | CREDITS |
|---|---|---|
| SPML 6020 | Economic of Sports
Understanding the role of economics in the sports industry is pivotal for anyone holding a sports leadership role. Specifically, economics related to the business of sports, revenue sharing, profit margins, and marginal revenue product. Economic theory and the tools of quantitative analysis used in management decision making. |
3 |
| SPML 6040 | Sports Finance
Fiscal responsibility and financial stewardship in the field of sports management. |
3 |
| SPML 6010 | Essentials of Sports Law
The law, legal issues, and professional ramifications in the field of sports management. |
3 |
| SPML 6060 | Diversity in Sports
Managers require understanding in diversity. The MBA in Sports Management graduate degree gives a deeper understanding of diversity in the field of sports in general and specifically in relationship to gender, race, and various cultures. |
3 |
- In business, we often use the term ROI (Return On Investment) to quantify the impact of a purchase or expenditure. ROI is an applicable term here because your education is exactly the type of investment that you want to see a high return on!
- According to the National Center for Education Statistics, in 2011, the median amount earned for adults ages 25-34 working full-time, year-round, with a MBA degree or higher was $59,200, compared to just $44,970 for individuals with a bachelor's degree.
- That's a good start, but let's take this equation one step further.
- To acquire a MBA degree, and that aforementioned higher salary, requires a monetary investment that on average is between $1,000-$7,000 per credit hour. But at Concordia University Chicago, our MBA program is just $440 per credit hour — a huge savings! As an accredited university, federal financial aid is also available for those in need.
- A MBA degree will help you make more money in your career, and a MBA at Concordia University Chicago is more affordable than the national average...now that is a positive ROI!
- (Congrats on completing your first business lesson!)
| MBA in Sports Management | COST |
|---|---|
| Tuition (Per Credit Hour) | $710 |
| Technology Fee (Per Credit Hour) | $18 |
| Books (Approximate) | $800 |
| TOTAL | $35,600 |
What Can You Do With a MBA in Sports Management?
The Sports Industry Needs More Business Leaders – You Can Fill That Need
With over 15,000 graduates from over 162 countries, SMWW has graduates actively working in every major league around the globe. By enrolling in the MBA in Sports Management degree program, you become a part of this vast network.
We develop well-rounded students, with a wide range of careers they can pursue after graduation including:
- Player Personnel
- Sports Analytics
- Operations
- Media, PR, & Communications
- Community Relations
- Front Office Management
- Sports Marketing
- Sports Agency
- Athletic Administration
- Sports Information Director
- Compliance Officer
- Game Day Operations Director
- NCAA Academic Advisor
- Director of Ticket Operations
- Director of Fund raising & Development
- Coach
- Professor of Sports Management
- Fan & Event Management
- Scout
Combining SMWW Sports Management Specialization courses with Concordia’s MBA program will give you the skills and knowledge to jumpstart your career in sports.
Whether you just want to further your career or you are interested in a dynamic sports career in collegiate or professional sports you will love our MBA in Sports Management degree program.
Tuition Guarantee
CU Chicago's tuition guarantee program is an important way we help keep tuition affordable and predictable, so you know what the total cost of your education will be. We guarantee your tuition will remain the same and never increase while earning your degree.*
Accelerated Program
Complete your MBA degree in as little as one or two years.
100% Online
All of our graduate Sports Leadership programs are completely online and do not require any campus visit.
Transfer - Friendly
Up to 50% of the required course work may be transferred from another institution. Coursework from another institution will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis by graduate admission office .
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Bio:
- A native of Rochester New York, Michael Heifferon completed his Bachelor of Education and Master of Science at The Ohio State University. He earned his Doctorate of Science from The University of Toledo and Masters in Business Administration from Baker College. Over the past 29 years as an athletic trainer, Michael has worked with the New York Yankees, The Ohio State University, The United States Olympic Committee and United States Anti-Doping Agency. Additionally, during that period of time Michael was selected to participate as a Doping Control Officer for the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games and the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics.
- Additionally, from 1992 until present Michael has remained a health care administrator with a career in strengthening and leading all areas of operations within ambulatory, orthopedic, primary care, occupational, pain management and sports medicine practices. His diverse healthcare management experience includes achieving bottom line objectives, improving organization communication, and negotiator with success in securing advantageous contracts with strategic business partners, professional staff, insurance providers, and vendors. Other areas of interest and strengths include marketing, financial budgets, joint ventures, benchmarking and strategic planning and implementation.
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