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Master of Arts • Fully Online
Earn Your Master’s in Sport Management Online
Build your skills, grow your network, and graduate ready to lead
In just 17 months, you can earn your Master of Arts in Sport Management degree online from California State University, Long Beach. While courses are fully online, you’ll have opportunities for real-world experience, industry mentorship, and in-person networking events across California. Designed for working professionals and aspiring sports leaders, the program helps you build connections, gain hands-on skills, and prepare for a successful career in the sports and athletics industry.
- Applications Open: July 1, 2026
- Application Deadline: November 1, 2026
- Location: Online — California Residents Only
- Cost: $20,700
- Length: 17 months
Is This Program Right for You?
Students in this program come from a variety of backgrounds but share one thing in common — a passion for sports and a drive to be a leader. Whether you’re just starting your career or making changes in your profession, this fully online California-based graduate program helps you build the skills, connections, and real-world experience needed to succeed in the thriving sports industry.
This program is made for:
Former or current athletes ready to transition into sports business careers
Working professionals looking to advance in the sport industry
Recent college graduates who are passionate about leadership in sports management
Career changers seeking a fast, affordable pathway into the sports industry
California residents (required for enrollment in this online program)
Why Choose CSULB’s Sport Management Program?
This online MA in Sport Management stands out for its strong sense of community, hands-on industry connections, and commitment to your career success. While other programs may feel transactional, CSULB offers a more personalized experience — one where students, faculty, and alumni support each other like a team.
A Sport Management Family
Faculty, peers, and alumni who support each other’s goals like a team.
Events & Networking
Optional in-person meet-ups across California to build relationships and expand your network.
Industry Mentorship
Get paired with a mentor from our advisory board and leaders across the sports industry.
What You’ll Learn
The MA in Sport Management at CSULB offers a comprehensive, real-world curriculum that prepares you for leadership roles across the sports industry. You’ll gain business knowledge, strategic thinking, and communication skills for professional, collegiate, and community sports settings. Coursework is regularly updated to reflect the latest trends in digital media, athlete branding, and organizational strategy.
- Lead and manage sport organizations with confidence and vision
- Develop marketing strategies for teams, events, and athletic brands
- Plan and execute sporting events and manage sports facilities
- Negotiate contracts, raises, and job offers effectively
- Navigate legal and ethical issues in sport management
- Build career development skills for long-term industry success
Career Opportunities & Internships
The MA in Sport Management at CSULB is built for students who want more than just a degree — they want a career. With a curriculum focused on sports business and career development, plus strong ties to California’s sports industry, this program helps graduates gain the skills, experience, and connections needed to break into the field and grow.
Internship placements with professional teams, college programs, and community organizations
Mentorship opportunities with advisory board members working in the field
Career coaching and resume support built into the curriculum
Access to a network of 350+ industry affiliates and alumni across Southern California
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Ready to grow your network, gain hands-on experience, and become part of a supportive sport management community? Fill out the form on this page and we’ll send you everything you need to get started.
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