Old Dominion University's Online Master of Science in Sport Management program has earned the distinguished honor of making Sports Degrees Online's list of Best Online Master's Sport Management Programs for 2024-25. Sports Degrees Online gathers data about all relevant programs currently being offered in the U.S. and they use a rigorous matrix to compare programs. Their list of the top 25 online programs is powered by sports industry professionals and academics that guide Sports Degrees Online.
ODU’s Sport Management graduate program is designed to prepare students for leadership roles in a diverse sports industry. Some key highlights of the program include:
- Development of sport industry knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- Both online and on-campus courses offered.
- Program can be completed in 4 semesters.
- Networking and internship opportunities with sport industry leaders.
- Courses taught by experienced, Ph.D. faculty.
Dr. Lynn Ridinger, GPD, noted, “We have core courses in Sport Marketing, Sport Finance, Sport Law, and Sport Management & Leadership to provide students with a strong foundation. We also offer courses in Sport Analytics and Sport Entrepreneurship. Additionally, we work with students to select electives that will contribute to their career goals.”
Alumni of the MS in Sports Management program have careers with various sport organizations including the NBA Portland Trail Blazers, Norfolk Tides, USA Artistic Swimming, ODU Athletics, Duke Athletics, Hampton Roads Soccer Complex, and more!