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Acquire the skills necessary to be an effective, transformative, and equity-minded sports leader. Engage in the phenomenon of sport from a variety of theoretical lenses based in the liberal arts (historical, anthropological, sociological, psychological/developmental, and economic). This program is designed to provide you with coursework in leadership and management, and give you experiential learning opportunities to apply your knowledge. Youll emerge prepared for a variety of sport industry jobs and career paths.
In this program, you will:
Gain a strong foundation in sport management principles, including organizational leadership, sports marketing, and event planning
Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills through the application of theoretical concepts and practical experiences in sports-related contexts
Cultivate effective communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills necessary for successful leadership and collaboration in sports settings
Your future success at UMass Boston is important to us, and that begins with your high school curriculum.
All non-native speakers of English must demonstrate English language proficiency. Students can demonstrate proficiency by submitting the following exams:
TOEFL (79+)
IELTS (6.0+)
SAT (Evidence Based Reading & Writing (ERWS) component of 480+)
ACT (Reading and English component scores totaling 34)
Duolingo English Test (100+)