Master of Business Administration in Sports ManagementMaster of Business Administration

Specialization description:

The sports management specialization of Lynn University's MBA program prepares students for the business of sports. Particular attention is given to league governance, sports agency, sports operations and risk calculation, and intercollegiate athletics management. With a continued, steadfast dedication to experiential learning, Lynn sports management faculty have directed students on projects with the biggest events in sports, including the Super Bowl, the X Games and the NCAA Final Four.

MBA foundation courses 16 credits
Course number Course name Course credits
GSR 501 Graduate Orientation Seminar 1
MBA 601 Business Modeling 3
MBA 640 Managerial Accounting 3
MBA 645 Financial Management 3
MBA 650 Operations and Supply Chain Management 3
MBA 690 Strategic Management Seminar 3
Sports management specialization courses 18 credits
Course number Course name Course credits
SAM 604 Management of Sports Business 3
SAM 610 Sports Marketing and Public Relations 3
SAM 630 Legal Aspects of Athletics 3
SAM 635 Issues in Intercollegiate and Professional Sports 3
SAM 670 Current Topics in Sports Management 3
SAM 680 Internship in Sports Management 3
Elective 3 credits
Course number Course name Course credits
Elective (3 Cr.) 3

Students may replace elective with MBA 511 or MBA 512 if required. If both MBA 511 and MBA 512 are required, one term will require three courses in order to complete the degree in one year.

Total 37 credits