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George Mason University's Sport Management Program aims to cultivate thoughtful, ethical, and well-informed graduates equipped with professional skills for success in the $490 billion sports industry. Catering to one of America's most diverse student bodies, this vibrant, expanding program emphasizes excellence by fostering professional competencies through a curriculum aligned with NASSM and COSMA standards. Students gain hands-on experience through field placements in sports organizations across Northern Virginia, the Washington D.C. metro area, and globally.
Core studies in management, marketing, finance, legal aspects, venue operations, and leadership - complemented by customizable electives and capstone projects - prepare graduates for careers with commercial, nonprofit, and government sports entities.