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Ohio State's PhD in sport management prepares you to emerge as an industry leader. You'll customize your academic path, refine research expertise, and receive support to pursue your unique interests. This adaptable program offers diverse research opportunities across multiple interdisciplinary fields at Ohio State. For over four decades, our sport management program has built a legacy of shaping successful careers in both academia and professional sports. Beyond working closely with our globally recognized faculty, you'll gain mentorship from professionals beyond our program. Ohio State connects you with an extensive network of university and industry contacts to support your journey. Wherever your academic focus takes you, you'll discover tailored resources for your specialized interests. Studying at Ohio State means more than sport management education in a vibrant sports community – your College of Education and Human Ecology experience extends well beyond research. You'll motivate learners through teaching, engage peers at conferences, and gain international recognition when your work appears in scholarly publications.