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Build the business expertise to lead and innovate across the global sports industry.
Drexel’s MS in Sport Business curriculum builds the business knowledge and practical skills needed to navigate the complexities of the sports industry. Through coursework in leadership and management, sport markets and pricing, marketing and other core business areas, you’ll learn to assess challenges facing sports organizations and make informed decisions. Experiential learning opportunities connect classroom concepts with real-world business challenges, helping you develop skills you can put into practice throughout your career.
Note: In Fall 2027, Drexel University will transition from a quarter-based academic calendar to semesters as part of its broader Academic Transformation.
- Spring 2027: Students will begin under the quarter-based calendar and 2026-27 academic requirements before moving to semesters. Students will receive program-specific guidance and support throughout the transition.
- Fall 2027 and Later: Students will follow Drexel’s new semester calendar and updated program requirements. Explore the 2027-28 course catalog preview.
Have questions about how Academic Transformation may affect you? Connect with our Graduate Enrollment Team!
Degree Requirements
Note: A semester-by-semester sample plan of study will be available soon.
Minimum Required Credits: 30 (includes core requirements, electives and an experiential learning course)
| Required Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| ACCT 5110 - Accounting for Managers | 3 |
| BSAN 6001 - Business Analytics for Managers | 3 |
| SBUS 6601 - Managing the Modern Sport Industry | 3 |
| SBUS 6603 - Strategic Sport Marketing and Promotion | 3 |
| SBUS 6605 - Sport Economics | 3 |
| Required Course Credits | 18 |
| Experiential Learning Elective Select one (1) course from the following: |
Credits |
|---|---|
| BUSN 7715 - Business Consulting | |
| SBUS 6630 - Sports Industry Practicum | |
| SBUS 6621 - Leadership in Sports Management | |
| Experiential Course Credit | 3 |
| Sport Business Electives Select six (6) credits from the following: |
Credits |
|---|---|
| SBUS 6602 - Legal and Ethical Issues in Sport Business | |
| SBUS 6608 - Emerging Media and Public Relations in Sport | |
| SBUS 6626 - Globalization of Sport | |
| SBUS 6635 - Advanced Sport Facility Operations and Event Planning | |
| Sport Business Elective Course Credits | 6 |
| Business Elective Select 3 (three) credits from the following: |
Credits |
|---|---|
| BLAW 5510 - Legal Issues in Business | |
| ECON 6650 - Business and Economic Strategy: Game Theory and Applications | |
| FIN 6648 - International Financial Management | |
| MKTG 6601 - Marketing Strategy and Planning | |
| ORGB 5511 - Leading in Dynamic Environments: A Personal, Relational, and Strategic Approach | |
| Business Elective Course Credits | 3 |
| Total Semester Credits | 30 |
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Whether you’re ready to apply or still exploring your options, we’re here to help you take the next step. Connect with our graduate admissions team to learn more about the program, the application process and how a Drexel LeBow graduate degree can help you achieve your goals.