Master of Business Administration - Sport Leadership
(Program offered on-campus in Providence or Online)
Sports aren’t just for athletes anymore. With team sports, individual sports, professional sports, and amateur sports, the industry continues to grow—and so does the need for qualified business leaders to help make each outlet a success. Earn your MBA in Sport Leadership degree from Johnson & Wales University and learn how to take your organization—and your career—to the top. With courses in venues, marketing, operations management, and global issues, you’ll gain the skills you need to pursue leadership positions in any athletic organization.
YOU’LL LEARN HOW TO:
- Gather, interpret and analyze research to inform decision-making at operational and strategic levels of an organization.
- Use advanced communication skills and awareness of cultural differences in global and domestic business interactions.
- Analyze problems from a diverse perspective, propose effective solutions and evaluate the impact of executive decisions.
- Assess and evaluate business entities taking into account cross-functional environments as they affect ethical decision-making in domestic and global organizations.
- Connect leadership principles and knowledge of the sport industry operations to advance organizational objectives and support strategic initiatives.
WHY EARN YOUR MBA IN SPORT LEADERSHIP WITH JWU?
- Learn from sports industry experts with years of experience in the business
- Prepare for advanced leadership roles with real-world, experiential education
FAST FACTS
- Complete your degree in two years
- 8-week courses
- Competitive tuition
- Career-focused curriculum
EMPLOYER-INFORMED CURRICULUM
This MBA curriculum is developed collaboratively between leading employers and our industry-experienced instructors. We bring real-world sport leadership scenarios into the classroom to turn theory into practice. This active-learning philosophy ensures that students are keeping up with the latest industry trends while learning the skills employers are looking for.
NO GMAT REQUIREMENTS FOR SELECT STUDENTS
If you have a GPA of 2.85 or higher, you are not required to take the GMAT. The minimum GPA required for Official Acceptance is 2.85.
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Apply today! This program is launching in Fall 2018.
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