OnlineMaster ofSport Management
- 100% Online
- 30 Credit Hours
- 5 Semesters
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Oral Roberts University’s fully online Master of Sport Management is designed for aspiring sports professionals. This flexible degree program equips you with the practical skills and in-depth knowledge needed to succeed in a variety of high-demand sports careers—from sports marketing and event management to sports law and team operations.
Our curriculum goes beyond the basics. At ORU, we’re committed to educating the whole person—mind, body, and spirit—preparing you to lead with integrity and purpose. Whether you’re looking to work in professional sports, collegiate athletics, or sports business, you’ll develop the leadership and management skills that today’s sports organizations demand.
Resources for Your ORU Journey
WHAT DISTINCT COURSES WILL I TAKE?
Our specialized courses are taught by experienced faculty and designed to give you hands-on knowledge of the sports industry:
- Sports Marketing and Public Relations
- Sports Analytics
- Sports and Leisure Law
- Facility Operation
- Sports Internship
What Can You Do With a Sport Management Degree?

Graduates of our online Master of Sport Management program pursue careers such as:
- Sports Coach / Administrator
- Fitness / Facility Center Manager
- Athletic Director
- Sports Development Officer
- Event or Tourism Manager
- Athletics Marketer
Take the next step toward your goals with ORU’s 100% online MSM. Apply today and develop
the skills to manage sports organizations, lead athletic programs and build a career
in the sports industry.Start Your MSM Journey
Yes. Oral Roberts University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC),
and online students receive the same quality curriculum as on-campus students. ORU's Master of Sport Management combines sports business education with a Spirit-empowered
approach to developing the whole person — mind, body, and spirit. The 100% online,
30-credit-hour program emphasizes sports marketing, analytics, law, facility operations,
and leadership while encouraging ethical decision-making and professional integrity. Yes. A Master of Sport Management can help you develop skills relevant to professional
sports organizations, including sports marketing, team operations, event management,
and facility administration. ORU's program introduces business and leadership concepts
that can support your pursuit of professional sports careers. Employment in professional
sports is competitive, and some roles require additional industry experience. A bachelor's degree in sports management is not required. Students may enter the field
from backgrounds such as business, marketing, education, athletics, or communications. Yes. Oral Roberts University's Master of Sport Management is a 100% online graduate
degree designed for aspiring and current sports professionals. The program allows
you to pursue advanced education in sports marketing, sports analytics, facility operations,
and sports management while balancing your career and personal commitments. ORU's online Master of Sport Management requires 30 credit hours and is designed to
be completed in as little as 20 months. Your completion timeline may vary depending
on your course schedule and academic progress.FAQ
Find out more about online learning at ORU by emailing us at mwillcoxon@oru.edu. If you want to call and learn more about Online Learning at ORU, call 918.495.6022. Want more info about our Online degree programs? Click the button below!Email
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