Four Sport Managment students pose on the field at SoFi Stadium.

MS in Sport Management

Rankings

  • #1 Sport Management program on the West Coast - SportBusiness 2025
  • Top 10 in-person program in the United States - SportsBusiness 2025
  • #13 in-person program in the world - SportsBusiness 2025

Educating industry professionals since 1991, the Sport Management program offers you:

  • Learn by doing. Gain hands-on experience through projects led by industry-experienced faculty and partnerships with organizations including the Oakland Roots, LA Clippers, Wasserman, and more.
  • Complete more than 1,000 hours of professional experience through internships with leading teams, leagues, universities, agencies, and organizations such as the Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Chargers, AEG, UCLA, and Cal.
  • Join a network of 2,700+ alumni who are making an impact across the sports industry in the United States and around the world—and who serve as mentors and professional connections.
  • Learn alongside a diverse cohort of future sports industry leaders who share your passion and expand your professional network from day one.
  • Earn your master's degree in just 18–23 months while attending class only one evening per week, making it possible to continue working and gaining industry experience.
  • Access opportunities across California's premier sports markets. With identical programs in the Bay Area and Southern California, you can pursue internships and careers from Sacramento to San Diego — and even transfer between campuses as your professional goals evolve.

Joining the USF Sport Management program is one of the best decisions I have ever made. The support and guidance in becoming a professional in the industry, along with gaining hands-on experience, is unbeatable.”

Jazmin Duran ’25