Global Sport (MS)
Program Description
The Master of Science in Global Sport offered by the NYU SPS Preston Robert Tisch Institute for Global Sport is a 36-credit, low-residency master’s degree program that is completed in just 12 months, beginning in September of each year. This global sports management degree is designed for busy professionals from around the world. It offers the convenience of online study with the ability to network in person. It is an online sports management degree that requires only four 1-week residencies in New York City and at NYU global locations. Students in the program acquire comprehensive knowledge and critical skills in key facets of sports business, with a focus on leadership in an international context. Courses familiarize students with sports digital media and marketing; sports analytics; event planning and promotion for global sports events; international sports law; and sports finance, economics, and revenue strategies.
The program purpose is to create a graduate degree that is designed to equip students with the requisite skills to compete in the global sports industry. Such skills include, but are not limited to, a strong understanding of the unique differences between cultures and the business implications of these differences, the role that sports play in a global society, a demonstration of ethical leadership abilities, and the ability to apply critical thinking and analytic skills to complex global sports business issues. Over the last decade, the globalization of the sports industry has created a market opportunity to provide students with a more tailored view of the global sports ecosystem.
Admissions
All applicants to the School of Professional Studies (SPS) are required to submit the general application requirements, which include:
- Application Fee
- College/University Transcripts
- Résumé
- Statement of Purpose
- Degree Requirements
- Recommendations
- Kira Talent Assessment
- Degree-Specific Requirements
- English Language Assessment
- Pearson Versant English Placement Test
- International Transcript Evaluation
- International Student Visa Requirements
See degree specific application requirements for instructions specific to this program.