Opportunities abound in the $490+ billion sports industry, and a BS in sport management equips students with the skills needed to succeed in areas such as sales, marketing, public relations, operations, facilities, sports media and event management.
The sport management course work prepares students in topics including sport marketing, finance, ethics, law, operations, event planning, management and leadership. Students are also required to complete both a practicum and internship before graduation, giving them real-world experience and connections in sports-rich metropolitan Washington, D.C., which boasts twelve major and minor league professional sports teams and seven Division I universities.
Graduates of our program have gone on to work in media relations, marketing, sales, alumni development, and coaching positions throughout the country, including for the Washington Nationals, Baltimore Orioles, New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox, Washington Football Team, New York Knicks, D.C. United, United States Tennis Association, Duke University Athletics, New York Mets, Monumental Sports Entertainment, and more.
The Sport Management Program at George Mason University seeks to prepare reflective, principled, and knowledgeable graduates with professional skill sets that enhance their success in the $490+ billion sport sector. Serving one of the nation’s most diverse student populations, this dynamic, growing program is committed to excellence and seeks to develop students’ professional knowledge and dispositions through a curriculum guided by the North American Society for Sport Management (NASSM) and the Commission on Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA) content standards. An integral part of the curriculum is the opportunity for field experiences in sport settings in the Northern Virginia region, metropolitan Washington, D.C., and throughout the world.
• general manager
• athletic director
• coach
• league commissioner
• foundation director
• sport marketer
• external relations
• ticket sales
• community relations
• sports information/media relations
• sports broadcasting
• events manager
• facilities manager
• academic advisor
• compliance officer
• sports agent
*Met by SPMT 490: Internship (12 credits), a program requirement
Choose 9 credits from the following:
- SPMT or SRST prefix courses
Choose an additional 17 credits from any course.
Total: 120 credits
Consult the current George Mason University catalog for descriptions of courses and degree requirements. Students will be cleared for graduation using the degree requirements for the catalog year they matriculated into the SPMT concentration.
Face to face format, primarily on the Fairfax campus, with expected completion taking four years.
Freshman
- Non-Binding Early Action Deadline: November 1
- Regular Decision Deadline: January 15
Transfer
- Fall Priority Deadline: March 1
- Spring Priority Deadline: October 1
For more information and to apply, visit the admissions website.
Prospective George Mason students can visit the How to Apply page for more information about submitting an application.
Learn about submission deadlines and admissions requirements using the links below:
| TUITION CLASSIFICATION |
COST PER CREDIT |
| Virginia Resident |
$596.50
(includes MSF*) |
| Non-Virginia Resident |
$1,638.00
(includes MSF*) |
CEHD Course Fee
($25/credit with higher per credit or flat course fees for internship and select ATEP, RECR, and RMGT courses) |
$25 - $257 |
| Total Cost for Virginia Residents per Credit |
$621.50 - $853.50 |
| Total Cost for Non-Virginia Residents per Credit |
$1,663.00 - $1,895.00 |
Undergraduate New Student Fee
(non-refundable, one-time fee) |
$350 | $275 for transfer students |
Please Note: Refer to the Students Accounts Office website for more information on tuition and fees. Various course and lab fees may be assessed depending on the course(s) in which the student is enrolled.
*Mandatory Student Fee (MSF): $163.50
For information on loans and scholarships, visit the Office of Student Financial Aid. For information regarding grants, tuition waivers, and other merit aid, please inquire with your graduate department. Also, many school districts offer tuition reimbursement options. Speak to your employer for more information.
All current and prospective Sport Management concentration students are encouraged to meet with an Academic Advisor.
Last name beginning with A-F:
Academic Advisor
Dr. Michelle Séki
Email: mgnoleba@gmu.edu
Phone: 703-993-5200
Fairfax Campus: Krug Hall, Suite 213
Schedule an appointment
Last name beginning with G-Z:
Academic Advisor
Melissa Busillo
Email: mbusillo@gmu.edu
Phone: 703-993-5261
Fairfax Campus: Krug Hall, Suite 213
Schedule an appointment
Scheduling an Appointment: Instructions
Students may schedule appointments up to two weeks in advance. If no appointments are available, please continue to check as new times open up.
- If you are 10 minutes late, your appointment may be canceled. Please make sure you are **aware of the time** when scheduling an appointment.
If you need to cancel your appointment, please do so through NavigateMason as soon as possible (24 hours minimum notice appreciated) so we may offer that time to another student.
All appointments will follow the University procedures for delays/cancellations due to weather or other emergencies!
Advising Sheet
The 2025-26 Sport Management BS Advising Sheet is a helpful tool for monitoring progress throughout the academic program. Mason Core requirements, details of coursework, and coursework sequencing necessary for completion of the SPMT program are included.
View Guided Elective Options.
Internship Information and Forms (SPMT 490)
Craig Esherick
Academic Program Coordinator
Julie Aylsworth
Laurence Chalip
Chris Green
Jacqueline McDowell
Pierre Rodgers
Charles Casserly