Minor Program
The Sport Management Interdisciplinary Minor will provide undergraduate students with an overview of the sport industry from an interdisciplinary perspective. Students in this minor will acquire skills in various aspects of the sport industry, including management and marketing of sport, sport law, diversity management, and leadership. Students participating in the minor will be exposed to theory-to-practice content through an emphasis on case studies and pedagogical approaches. Students will also have the opportunity to engage in experiential learning.
Master Program
Move industries of sport forward with a Master of Sport Management (MSM) from Colorado State University. The MSM prepares you for leadership in intercollegiate and professional athletics as well as recreational sport. Through a targeted interdisciplinary curriculum and direct professional experience, you can prepare for a career in the sport industry focusing on business development, sales, sport marketing, sport media and communications, facility and event management, community engagement, or sport law.
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The MSM program welcomes students from diverse academic and professional backgrounds, and recent graduates to current professionals working as sport practitioners. Together, students explore the industries of sport and their own leadership abilities, focusing on values of selfless leaderhsip, inclusive excellence, character and integrity, and globalization. In as little as 12 months, students develop the skills needed for success in sport leadership - strategic thinking, research interpretation, problem-solving, teamwork, and creativity.
Why CSU?
As a professional degree program within the College of Liberal Arts, Colorado State University's Master of Sport Management offers a unique interdisciplinary curriculum that pushes beyond the basics of management. Through explorations oh historical and modern perspectives, social responsibility, teamwork and collaboration, and cultural understanding, students prepare to lead in diverse professional settings and communities. Graduates of the MSM will be poised to lead within the sport industry, bringing diverse voices best suited to more fully advance the trajectory of sport industry worldwide.
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The Master of Sport Management is part of the Colorado Rockies Sport Management Institute at Colorado State University. The partnership offers unique academic opportunities for students.