{"id":4188,"date":"2024-03-11T12:04:39","date_gmt":"2024-03-11T19:04:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.callutheran.edu\/programs\/graduate\/master-of-science-in-sport-management-degree\/"},"modified":"2026-09-17T19:53:38","modified_gmt":"2026-09-18T02:53:38","slug":"mssm","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.callutheran.edu\/programs\/graduate\/mssm\/","title":{"rendered":"Master of Science in Sport Management Degree"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>California Lutheran University&#8217;s online Master of Science in Sport Management (MSSM) is designed to give you expertise in that world with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.callutheran.edu\/programs\/graduate\/mssm\/curriculum\/\">coursework that covers<\/a> NIL, sport law, analytics, global sport business, sustainability and more. For students searching for sport management schools in California, that means a program with direct access to one of the world&#8217;s most active sport markets.<\/p>\n<p class=\"h3 mb-4\">Made for the Business Behind the Game<\/p>\n<p>The business of sport looks nothing like the rest of the business world. It&#8217;s a field with its own regulations, its own economics and its own global culture. You need to know this industry inside and out to win in it, which is why you need a comprehensive degree taught by faculty with real experience.<\/p>\n<div class=\"block pt-3 pb-5\">\n<div class=\"row g-0\">\n<div class=\"col\">\n\t\t\t<!-- RFI form include --><\/p>\n<div class=\"form-wrap som-form-section p-4 p-lg-5\">\n<div class=\"anchor-link\" id=\"request-information\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-lg-5\"><p class=\"h2 mb-4 fw-bold txt-purple\">Request Information<\/p>\n<p class=\"form-intro\">To learn more about the <strong class=\"som-program-name\">Graduate Degree Programs<\/strong> offered by the Cal Lutheran School of Management and <a href=\"javascript:void(0);\" class=\"focus fw-bold\">download a brochure<\/a>, please fill out the form. 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Students are close to the franchises, media companies and major events that make the region a center of the sport business. Graduates leave with a deep understanding of the North American market and the cross-cultural fluency the sport industry requires.<\/p>\n<div class=\"card rounded-0 border-0 bg-neutral mb-4\">\n<div class=\"row g-0\">\n<div class=\"col-md-5 order-md-last\">\n<div class=\"quote-img h-100 p-4 p-md-0\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/callutheran.allcampus.com\/wp-content\/themes\/callutheran\/images\/quotes\/mssm-quote.jpg);background-size: cover;background-position: center center;min-height: 300px\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-7 order-md-first\">\n<div class=\"card-body p-4 p-md-5\">\n<blockquote class=\"blockquote mb-0\">\n<p class=\"fst-italic\">&#8220;The MS in Sport Management has fit really well into my fast-paced life. Because the program was flexible and online, I was able to continue working while also pursuing the degree. That made a huge difference.&#8221;<\/p>\n<hr class=\"blue-hr\" \/>\n<footer class=\"blockquote-footer txt-bold txt-blue\">Carlie James, <cite>MSSM Alum<\/cite><\/footer>\n<p class=\"mb-0 mt-2\"><a style=\"font-size: 16px\" href=\"https:\/\/www.callutheran.edu\/programs\/articles\/meet-ms-in-sport-management-student-carlie-james\/\">Read more about Carlie&#8217;s experience as a sport management student \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"gray-hr\" \/>\n<div class=\"anchor-link\" id=\"why-cal-lutheran\"><\/div>\n<h2>Why Choose the Cal Lutheran MS in Sport Management?<\/h2>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-6 mb-4\">\n<div class=\"card border-0 rounded-0 bg-light-blue h-100 p-4 p-lg-5 py-lg-5\">\n<div class=\"item-text\">\n<p class=\"h4 mb-3\"><strong>Finish in a Year, With Support the Whole Way<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-3\">Most students complete the program in about a year, fully online. The support around you makes this possible even if you&#8217;re working full time or balancing other responsibilities.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.callutheran.edu\/programs\/graduate\/mssm\/curriculum\/\">More About What You&#8217;ll Learn in a Year<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-6 mb-4\">\n<div class=\"card border-0 rounded-0 bg-light-blue h-100 p-4 p-lg-5 py-lg-5\">\n<div class=\"item-text\">\n<p class=\"h4 mb-3\"><strong>Learn From Faculty Who Shaped the Field<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-3\">Our faculty bring longstanding expertise in sport roles and business leadership from Southern California and beyond. You&#8217;ll learn about areas like name, image and likeness (NIL), sport agency, sport law and the sociology of a global industry from experts who know this industry from the inside.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.callutheran.edu\/programs\/faculty\/?filter=mssm\">More About the Faculty<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-6 mb-4\">\n<div class=\"card border-0 rounded-0 bg-light-blue h-100 p-4 p-lg-5 py-lg-5\">\n<div class=\"item-text\">\n<p class=\"h4 mb-3\"><strong>Target Your Coursework or Build Your Own Elective Mix<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-3\">You can focus your electives by choosing an emphasis area in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.callutheran.edu\/programs\/graduate\/mssm\/curriculum\/#digital-media-communication-and-marketing\">Digital Media, Communication and Marketing<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.callutheran.edu\/programs\/graduate\/mssm\/curriculum\/#global-sport-business\">Global Sport Business<\/a>. Or you can opt for a general track that pulls from both.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.callutheran.edu\/programs\/graduate\/mssm\/curriculum\/\">More About the Emphasis Areas<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-6 mb-4\">\n<div class=\"card border-0 rounded-0 bg-light-blue h-100 p-4 p-lg-5 py-lg-5\">\n<div class=\"item-text\">\n<p class=\"h4 mb-3\"><strong>Prove Your Skills With a Hands-On Capstone<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-3\">The program ends with a capstone of your choice:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"mb-3\">\n<li>An internship + portfolio puts you inside a sport organization you select, taking on real responsibilities with a faculty advisor in your corner.<\/li>\n<li>A research project lets you study the questions you care about and build empirical work of your own.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.callutheran.edu\/programs\/graduate\/mssm\/curriculum\/\">More About the Capstone and Curriculum<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"gray-hr\" \/>\n<div class=\"anchor-link\" id=\"what-will-you-learn\"><\/div>\n<h2>What Will You Learn in the MS in Sport Management Program?<\/h2>\n<p>You start with five core courses that build your foundation across the business of sport, then choose four electives from one of two emphasis areas or a general mix. You&#8217;ll finish with a capstone internship or research project. By graduation you will have completed 10 total courses.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"mb-4\">Core Courses<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Foundations of Sport Management and Leadership<\/li>\n<li>Foundations of Sport Business and Finance<\/li>\n<li>Contemporary Social Issues in Sport<\/li>\n<li>Sport Law<\/li>\n<li>Strategic Sport Marketing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>See the full course list and curriculum info: <a href=\"javascript:void(0);\" class=\"focus\">Download our brochure<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.callutheran.edu\/programs\/graduate\/mssm\/curriculum\/\">explore the curriculum page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"gray-hr\" \/>\n<h2 class=\"my-4\">MS in Sport Management Program Outcomes<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Read the legal and financial structures that govern contracts, agencies and governing bodies<\/li>\n<li>Understand how sport operates across different countries, markets and cultural contexts<\/li>\n<li>Build the communication and leadership skills that move you from individual contributor to decision-maker<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"card bg-purple txt-white p-4 p-lg-5 text-center mb-5\">\n<p class=\"h2 txt-gold fw-bold\">Talk To Someone Who Knows the Sport Management Program<\/p>\n<p>Our enrollment specialists are some of the best people to talk to when you&#8217;re considering Cal Lutheran&#8217;s MS in Sport Management. They know the program deeply and they genuinely want to help you make the right call.<\/p>\n<p>Call Us: 805-521-9856 or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.callutheran.edu\/programs\/request-info\/\" class=\"txt-gold\">Request a Call<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"gray-hr\" \/>\n<div class=\"anchor-link\" id=\"who-is-it-for\"><\/div>\n<h2>Who Is the Cal Lutheran MS in Sport Management Program For?<\/h2>\n<p>No two students arrive with the same story, but a few profiles show up often.<\/p>\n<p>Many are working professionals based in California and across the surrounding region who are drawn to a program rooted in one of the country&#8217;s busiest sport markets. Others join from across the country and beyond, drawn by a fully online format and a curriculum built for a global industry.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"mb-3\">You Don&#8217;t Need a Sport Background to Apply<\/h3>\n<p>Many of our students enter the program from outside the industry, with backgrounds in marketing, finance, media, law or another outside field. The five core courses build the foundation they need to enter the field credibly, while the electives let them specialize in the areas that match their goals.<\/p>\n<p>For students who already work in sport, those same courses fill any gaps you may have, giving you foundational expertise in the legal frameworks, financial structures and analytics the industry runs on. The program is built to meet you wherever you&#8217;re starting from.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"gray-hr\" \/>\n<div class=\"anchor-link\" id=\"careers-with-a-masters-in-sport-management\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"anchor-link\" id=\"career-outcomes\" style=\"display: block; clear: both\"><\/div>\n<h2>Career Outcomes: What Can You Do With a Master&#8217;s in Sport Management?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"fst-italic\">&#8220;To advance in your professional life is extremely gratifying, and investing in oneself is the kind of investment people rarely regret.&#8221; \u2014 Adriana Sekulovic, Program Director, Sport Management<\/p>\n<p>Sport is a competitive field to build a career in and credentials matter. A graduate degree signals the specialized knowledge that moves you into higher-responsibility roles, and in administration and collegiate coaching it&#8217;s often required to advance at all.<\/p>\n<div class=\"careers-widget mssm mb-4\">\n<div class=\"careers-bls\" role=\"table\" aria-label=\"Job titles and salaries with and without a master's in sport management\">\n<div class=\"careers-bls-header\" role=\"row\">\n<div class=\"careers-bls-headcell\" role=\"columnheader\">Job Title<\/div>\n<div class=\"careers-bls-headcell careers-bls-salary\" role=\"columnheader\">Salary Without a Master&#8217;s<\/div>\n<div class=\"careers-bls-headcell careers-bls-salary\" role=\"columnheader\">Salary With a Master&#8217;s<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"careers-bls-row\" role=\"row\">\n<div class=\"careers-bls-cell\" role=\"cell\" data-label=\"Job Title\">College Athletic Director<\/div>\n<div class=\"careers-bls-cell careers-bls-salary\" role=\"cell\" data-label=\"Salary Without a Master's\">$84,600<\/div>\n<div class=\"careers-bls-cell careers-bls-salary\" role=\"cell\" data-label=\"Salary With a Master's\">$118,700<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"careers-bls-row\" role=\"row\">\n<div class=\"careers-bls-cell\" role=\"cell\" data-label=\"Job Title\">Coaching<\/div>\n<div class=\"careers-bls-cell careers-bls-salary\" role=\"cell\" data-label=\"Salary Without a Master's\">$50,100<\/div>\n<div class=\"careers-bls-cell careers-bls-salary\" role=\"cell\" data-label=\"Salary With a Master's\">$55,400<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"careers-bls-row\" role=\"row\">\n<div class=\"careers-bls-cell\" role=\"cell\" data-label=\"Job Title\">General Manager<\/div>\n<div class=\"careers-bls-cell careers-bls-salary\" role=\"cell\" data-label=\"Salary Without a Master's\">$60,000<\/div>\n<div class=\"careers-bls-cell careers-bls-salary\" role=\"cell\" data-label=\"Salary With a Master's\">$81,700<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"careers-bls-row\" role=\"row\">\n<div class=\"careers-bls-cell\" role=\"cell\" data-label=\"Job Title\">Athletic Directors<\/div>\n<div class=\"careers-bls-cell careers-bls-salary\" role=\"cell\" data-label=\"Salary Without a Master's\">$62,400<\/div>\n<div class=\"careers-bls-cell careers-bls-salary\" role=\"cell\" data-label=\"Salary With a Master's\">$70,500<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"careers-bls-row\" role=\"row\">\n<div class=\"careers-bls-cell\" role=\"cell\" data-label=\"Job Title\">Facility Manager<\/div>\n<div class=\"careers-bls-cell careers-bls-salary\" role=\"cell\" data-label=\"Salary Without a Master's\">$94,043<\/div>\n<div class=\"careers-bls-cell careers-bls-salary\" role=\"cell\" data-label=\"Salary With a Master's\">$106,487<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"careers-bls-row\" role=\"row\">\n<div class=\"careers-bls-cell\" role=\"cell\" data-label=\"Job Title\">Operations Manager<\/div>\n<div class=\"careers-bls-cell careers-bls-salary\" role=\"cell\" data-label=\"Salary Without a Master's\">$70,000<\/div>\n<div class=\"careers-bls-cell careers-bls-salary\" role=\"cell\" data-label=\"Salary With a Master's\">$110,800<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"careers-bls-row\" role=\"row\">\n<div class=\"careers-bls-cell\" role=\"cell\" data-label=\"Job Title\">Recreation Manager<\/div>\n<div class=\"careers-bls-cell careers-bls-salary\" role=\"cell\" data-label=\"Salary Without a Master's\">$58,500<\/div>\n<div class=\"careers-bls-cell careers-bls-salary\" role=\"cell\" data-label=\"Salary With a Master's\">$88,800<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"careers-bls-row\" role=\"row\">\n<div class=\"careers-bls-cell\" role=\"cell\" data-label=\"Job Title\">Sport Marketing Manager<\/div>\n<div class=\"careers-bls-cell careers-bls-salary\" role=\"cell\" data-label=\"Salary Without a Master's\">$78,500<\/div>\n<div class=\"careers-bls-cell careers-bls-salary\" role=\"cell\" data-label=\"Salary With a Master's\">$110,471<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"careers-bls-row\" role=\"row\">\n<div class=\"careers-bls-cell\" role=\"cell\" data-label=\"Job Title\">Sport Social Media Specialist<\/div>\n<div class=\"careers-bls-cell careers-bls-salary\" role=\"cell\" data-label=\"Salary Without a Master's\">$60,700<\/div>\n<div class=\"careers-bls-cell careers-bls-salary\" role=\"cell\" data-label=\"Salary With a Master's\">$75,100<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"careers-bls-source\">\n\t\t<em>Data source: Lightcast labor market analytics and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.salary.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Salary.com<\/a><\/em>\n\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"mt-4\">Sport Is Booming Around the World<\/h3>\n<p>The sport industry is growing, and growing fast. The global sport economy is projected to grow at a compound annual rate of 10% over the next five years, according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weforum.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">World Economic Forum<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>In markets like the U.S., the U.K. and the EU, sport already contributes between 2% and 4% of GDP and supports roughly 1 in every 25 full-time jobs.<\/p>\n<h3>California Is at the Heart of This Growth<\/h3>\n<p>The opportunity is especially strong close to home.<\/p>\n<p>The sport industry in the Los Angeles region <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lasports.org\/2025-economic-impact-report\" target=\"_blank\">supported nearly 93,000 jobs in 2024 and generated $12.1 billion in total economic output<\/a> \u2014 and that represents a nearly 4 percent growth.<\/p>\n<p>That growth spans both professional and collegiate sport, with professional sport employment alone rising by 7,600 jobs year over year. For students building a career in Southern California, few regions offer a denser concentration of teams, venues and sport organizations to grow into.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"gray-hr\" \/>\n<div class=\"anchor-link\" id=\"faq\"><\/div>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions: MS in Sport Management<\/h2>\n<div id=\"accordion-section-sport\" class=\"accordion accordion-flush custom-accordion faq-accordion\">\n<div class=\"accordion-item\">\n<h3 id=\"accordion-header-sport-1\" class=\"accordion-header\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accordion-content-sport-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-content-sport-1\">What is a sport management degree?<\/button>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n<div id=\"accordion-content-sport-1\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-header-sport-1\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion-section-sport\">\n<div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p>A sport management degree gives you graduate-level preparation to work in the business and operations side of sport. It covers the areas that keep sport organizations running, including marketing, finance, law, communications, analytics and event management.<\/p>\n<p>At the master&#8217;s level, you study sport-specific knowledge that moves you into higher-responsibility roles. That includes the legal frameworks behind contracts and NIL, the financial structures and revenue models that make sport its own kind of industry, the analytics that drive decisions in front offices and athletic departments, and the global context that shapes how organizations operate across markets and cultures.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-0\">You also build the leadership and communication skills crucial to nearly every sport career, from managing a team to representing an organization to the public and the media.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-item\">\n<h3 id=\"accordion-header-sport-2\" class=\"accordion-header\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accordion-content-sport-2\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-content-sport-2\">What&#8217;s the difference between this MS in Sport Management and the MBA with a Sport Management emphasis?<\/button>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n<div id=\"accordion-content-sport-2\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-header-sport-2\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion-section-sport\">\n<div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p>The MS in Sport Management is a 100% sport-focused program. Every course centers on the sport industry, from sport law and finance to global sport business, NIL and analytics. You graduate with deep, specialized expertise in how sport organizations can thrive.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.callutheran.edu\/programs\/graduate\/mba\/sport-management\/\">The MBA with a sport management emphasis<\/a> is a comprehensive business program with sport specialization added through four targeted electives. You complete the same core business coursework as every other MBA student, then use your emphasis courses to focus on sport.<\/p>\n<p>The right choice depends on what you want your graduate degree to do for you. If your career goals are in sport and you want real depth in how the industry works, the MS in Sport Management is built for that. If you want a general business and leadership credential and see sport as one possible direction among several, the MBA gives you that broad foundation with a sport focus layered on.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-0\">If you have questions about which of these degree options fit your goals, talk to an enrollment specialist at 805-521-9856.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-item\">\n<h3 id=\"accordion-header-sport-3\" class=\"accordion-header\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accordion-content-sport-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-content-sport-3\">Is this program fully online? Will I need to attend any courses on campus?<\/button>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n<div id=\"accordion-content-sport-3\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-header-sport-3\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion-section-sport\">\n<div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p class=\"mb-0\">This is a 100% online degree. You will not need to attend any on-campus courses. If you choose the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.callutheran.edu\/programs\/graduate\/mssm\/curriculum\/\">internship option for your capstone<\/a>, you may need to attend in person at the sport organization you choose.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-item\">\n<h3 id=\"accordion-header-sport-4\" class=\"accordion-header\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accordion-content-sport-4\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-content-sport-4\">How long does the sport management master&#8217;s program typically take to complete?<\/button>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n<div id=\"accordion-content-sport-4\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-header-sport-4\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion-section-sport\">\n<div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p class=\"mb-0\">Most students complete the degree in about a year if they take two courses per term. The degree requires 10 courses (30 credits), and there are five, eight-week terms per year. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.callutheran.edu\/programs\/graduate\/mssm\/curriculum\/\">See more on our curriculum page.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-item\">\n<h3 id=\"accordion-header-sport-5\" class=\"accordion-header\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accordion-content-sport-5\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-content-sport-5\">Are there any specializations available?<\/button>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n<div id=\"accordion-content-sport-5\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-header-sport-5\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion-section-sport\">\n<div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p>Yes, you can choose an optional emphasis area in <a href=\"\/programs\/graduate\/mssm\/curriculum\/#digital-media-communication-and-marketing\" title=\"Curriculum - Online MS in Sport Management\">Digital Media, Communication and Marketing<\/a> or <a href=\"\/programs\/graduate\/mssm\/curriculum\/#global-sport-business\" title=\"Curriculum - Online MS in Sport Management\">Global Sport Business<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-0\">You can also pursue a general sport management master&#8217;s degree without a specialized track.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-item\">\n<h3 id=\"accordion-header-sport-6\" class=\"accordion-header\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accordion-content-sport-6\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-content-sport-6\">Do I need to be working in the sport industry or have a previous sport degree?<\/button>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n<div id=\"accordion-content-sport-6\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-header-sport-6\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion-section-sport\">\n<div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p>No. The program is built to welcome people from a range of backgrounds, including those coming from adjacent fields or those with no direct connection to sport.<\/p>\n<p>What matters more than your background is your interest in the field. We&#8217;re looking for students who go beyond just loving sports to wanting to understand the industry and discipline. Consider these questions: Does the business and culture of sport hold your attention the way the games themselves do? Are you ready to study it with the same seriousness you would bring to any other professional field?<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-0\">If you have questions about whether the degree is a good fit for you, we encourage you to talk one-on-one with an enrollment specialist at 805-521-9856.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bg-purple-alt txt-white p-5 mt-4\">\n<p class=\"h3 fw-bold mb-4\">You&#8217;re doing the research. Here&#8217;s the next step:<\/p>\n<p>Explore on your own: <a href=\"javascript:void(0);\" class=\"focus txt-gold\">Download a brochure<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.callutheran.edu\/programs\/graduate\/mssm\/curriculum\/\" class=\"txt-gold\">see the curriculum<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.callutheran.edu\/programs\/graduate\/mssm\/admissions\/\" class=\"txt-gold\">review admissions requirements<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Talk with someone who knows the program: An enrollment specialist can answer questions and help you figure out if this is the right fit. 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