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    Master of Science in Sports Management

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    New York City, USMSIn-person16 months
    $98,928.00
    Tuition
    over 16mo
    53%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    77
    Cohort
    students
    36
    Credits
    $150.00
    App fee

    Master of Science in Sports Management at Columbia University in the City of New York is a 36-credit, 16-month, in-person MS program based in New York City, US. Tuition is $98,928.

    About the program

    The program covers sports business areas including digital sports media, sports analytics, business intelligence, sports entrepreneurship, global sports management, sports marketing, finance, sponsorship, negotiations, facility and event management, sports law, ethics, and intercollegiate athletics. It provides access to industry leaders and practical training with organizations like the NFL, NBA, and MLB.

    Focus: coursework
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Spring 2027
    Nov 1, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min If your first and native language is not English, you must provide official scores on the TOEFL or IELTS regardless of the language of instruction used at your undergraduate degree conferring institution. Waiver possible if attended both high school and undergraduate studies where English was language of instruction.
    IELTS
    required
    Min If your first and native language is not English, you must provide official scores on the TOEFL or IELTS regardless of the language of instruction used at your undergraduate degree conferring institution. Waiver possible if attended both high school and undergraduate studies where English was language of instruction.

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $30,000.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Science in Sports Management at Columbia University in the City of New York cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Science in Sports Management at Columbia University in the City of New York is $98,928 across 36 required credits.
    Is Master of Science in Sports Management at Columbia University in the City of New York online or in-person?
    Master of Science in Sports Management at Columbia University in the City of New York is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Science in Sports Management at Columbia University in the City of New York take to complete?
    Master of Science in Sports Management at Columbia University in the City of New York is structured around 16 months and 36 credits.
    How competitive is Master of Science in Sports Management at Columbia University in the City of New York?
    Master of Science in Sports Management at Columbia University in the City of New York reports an acceptance rate of approximately 53%.
    How large is the Master of Science in Sports Management at Columbia University in the City of New York cohort?
    Master of Science in Sports Management at Columbia University in the City of New York typically enrolls around 77 students per cohort.