Butler University MASTER of SCIENCE in SPORTS MANAGEMENT
KICK OFF YOUR SPORTS CAREER Launch your athletics career in one of the top sports hubs in the nation. PROGRAM DETAILS
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PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS At Butler University, our Master’s in Sports Management program is designed to empower the next generation of leaders in the sports industry. Our curriculum, with courses developed by academics and professionals with sports backgrounds, balances essential skills in athletic administration, marketing, and finance, with personalized mentorship from seasoned industry professionals. As a Butler Sports Management graduate, you’ll continue your professional journey in the sports world, equipped with practical experience, a powerful network, and the confidence to excel
TIMELINE
in diverse roles across athletic organizations, sports marketing, and beyond.
Fall Entry (August) Apply by July 1
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Spring Entry (January) Apply by Dec 1
TUITION $850 per credit hour Total Cost: $25,500 *Tuition is subject to change each academic year.
CONTACT US
gobutler@butler.edu Phone: 317-940-8100 onlineadmission@butler.edu 888-940-8100
To apply, candidates should submit the following: • Butler Application • Personal Statement • Two Letters of Recommendation • Current Résumé • Official Transcripts
A Billion-Dollar Industry in Butler’s Backyard The sports industry is an estimated $485 billion market (2023), providing a wealth of opportunities for graduates of Butler’s Sports Management program. Indianapolis, a major sports hub, provides an ideal landscape for aspiring sports professionals—home to the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), professional sports teams including the Colts, Pacers, and Fever, and the Indianapolis 500. This setting allows Butler graduates to network organically with industry leaders and experts, positioning them well for careers across collegiate and professional sports roles. The city’s vibrant sports ecosystem, combined with Butler’s comprehensive curriculum, offers graduates a distinctive advantage as they continue, or enter, the dynamic field of sports management.
CAREERS IN SPORTS Earning a Butler Online Master’s in Sports Management may position you for opportunities in the following career paths:
JOB TITLE
SALARY (US 50TH PERCENTILE) SALARY (US 90TH PERCENTILE)
Athletic Director
$69,000
$111,000
Sports Marketing Manager
$64,000
$72,000
Facilities Manager
$116,000
$145,700
Sports Agent
$61,000
$110,000
CURRICULUM Required Courses: 6 (18 credit hours)
Elective Courses: 4 (12 credit hours)
SMGT500 Foundations of Sports Management SMGT504 Ethics and Law in Sports Management
SMGT512 Sports Marketing
STR510 Foundations of Strategic Communication ORG562 Leadership Communication MBA530 Financial Management SMGT540 Capstone Experience
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SMGT514 Fundraising and Revenue Generation Strategies SMGT516 Event and Facilities Management SMGT518 Amateur Sports Management and Compliance SMGT520 Graduate Sports Internship