Behind the big games, the large arenas, and the special events in the world of sports are the people behind the scenes that make them possible. It takes a lot of work and expertise. A graduate degree in sports management can help you to prepare for a leadership role in this essential "behind the scenes" work in sports organizations. Graduates with advanced degrees in sports management have management roles in intercollegiate sports, professional sport teams, sports professional organizations such as the NFL, NBA, MLB, and NHL, recreational sports, golf club management, ski resort management, sports equipment sales, sport finance, sports analytics and information management, sports applications of wearable technology, sports economics, sports event management, sports promotion and marketing, talent assessment and valuation, and stadium and sports facilities management. As you can see below, you have different school options for pursuing a master's in sports management in the State of Minnesota. This site is designed to help you review these schools and programs in order to select the one which is best for you.

Concordia University is a private nonprofit university in St. Paul, Minnesota. Concordia University's masters-level business and management programs include a masters degree in Sport Management. Saint Cloud State University is a public university with a campus in Saint Cloud, Minnesota. At the graduate level, Saint Cloud State University's Herberger Business School offers an MS in Sports Management.