$2,575 Per credit
$26,520 Per term (10-12 credits)
Accelerate Your Career with a Master's in Global Sport
Designed for busy professionals from around the world, the Master’s of Science (MS) in Global Sport offered by the NYU SPS Preston Robert Tisch Institute provides you with the opportunity to level up in your career with a graduate degree in this exciting, ever-growing industry in 12 months.
Study online and network in person through four one-week global residencies. Master key aspects of sports business with a focus on international sport management, covering digital media, marketing, analytics, event planning, international law, and finance.
Accelerate Your Career with a Master's in Global Sport
Tuition*
# of Credits
36 credits
Study Options
Online: may be completed 100% online
Hybrid: choose a mix of online and onsite courses
Onsite: all courses onsite
Online
Fall
Full-time | Part-time
Minimum Duration
12 months
*See NYU Bursar site for more info.
13.7%
job growth in this degree area
$69,100
median national salary for this degree
96%
of our grads employed or in school within 6 months
1,925
Tisch Institute alumni
Why This Degree?
Real World Experiences
Your journey might begin in the classroom, but we ensure that you can learn through experience—rolling up your sleeves and taking your studies to the real world.
Paris, France: Global Residency
From a tour of Stade de France to a meeting with David Kahn, co-owner and CEO of Paris Basketball, students learned about developments in this ever-evolving sports epicenter, including the recently opened Adidas Arena.
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Toronto, Canada: Global Residency
Highlights from this exciting residency included an exclusive tour of the Roger Centre, home of the Toronto Blue Jays, where students met with franchise personnel and learned about day-to-day operations.
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Dortmund, Germany: Global Residency
During their week-long adventure, students visited one of the top soccer clubs in the world, Borussia Dortmund (BVB) from the German Bundesliga, toured the world-class Signal Iduna Park stadium, and met with soccer executives.
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You can find our graduates in leadership positions within some of the industry’s most notable organizations.
Where Our Alumni Work
- 2K
- Cartier
- Collegiate School
- JP Morgan
- iConnections
- Creative Artists Agency
- ESPN
- Madison Square Garden
- Bridgeport Islanders
- DLA Piper
- NIKE
- Major League Baseball
- Capelli Sport
- Major League Soccer
- New York Road Runners
- United States Tennis Association
- IMG
- National Basketball Association
- Tough Mudder
What Our Alumni Do
- Account Executive
- Athletics Manager
- Coaching
- Corporate Partnerships
- Events Management
- Marketing
- Operations
- Statistics and Data Analysis
- Team Management
- Sponsorships
The above data is sourced from Lightcast
Alumni
Meet alumni who are at the forefront of the global sports industry.
NYU exposed me to various elements I use today, from digital marketing tactics, contractual obligations and client relationship management.”
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NYU exposed me to various elements I use today, from digital marketing tactics, contractual obligations and client relationship management.”
Faculty
Our professors are industry experts who are committed to teaching and mentoring the next generation of global sports leaders.
Attending the 2022 FIFA World Cup in person changed my life for the better and provided many opportunities for personal reflection."
Attending the 2022 FIFA World Cup in person changed my life for the better and provided many opportunities for personal reflection."
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is global sport management?
Global sport management is an examination of the business of sports from an international perspective. The MS in Global Sport curriculum examines sports industry trends around the world and focuses on mega and major games on the continents of Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa, South America, and North America. The goal is to prepare students for careers as global citizens in the sports industry.
What types of global sport jobs are available?
Because sports are universal, global sport jobs are available across the international sport business industry. Tisch Institute alumni have secured jobs in the following international sports industries: eSports management, sports business development, sports analytics, sports media, sports technology, and integrated sports marketing and communications.
Is the MS in Global Sport a fully online international sport management degree?
The MS in Global Sport is offered as a partially online program, affording students the option of completing the majority of the course curriculum from their home city, and joining us for up to four, one-week, in-person residencies at numerous global NYU locations. Additionally, students have the option to complete up to three in-person courses at our NYC campus location to increase their immersion in the sports capital of the world.
What can I expect during the MS in Global Sport four one-week residencies?
During the four, one-week residencies, students can expect to meet with local sports industry professionals in the countries in which the residency is offered, and tour sports venues and sites, gaining a deeper understanding of how sports affect the local economy. Additionally, they will participate in academic and cultural sessions throughout the visit.
The residency fee for the program will cover the cost of the housing and local travel, as well as some meals. All students are required to make their own travel arrangements to and from the residency location.
