An affordable, online master's degree program.
Online Sport Management Master's Program
The online master's in sport and recreation management from Wayne State College will prepare you for a variety of career options in the multi-billion dollar sports industry. As a result of profit-driven expansion in the sports industry, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that job growth in sports management will grow faster than average through 2024. Jobs in the sports industry are available through a variety of organizations. Our master's in sports management graduate program will prepare you to become a well-rounded professional because of our multidisciplinary approach. You'll gain business skills along with industry knowledge and experience. Learn how to plan, organize, lead and evaluate in any business whose primary product or service is related to sports and/or physical activity.
Program of Study
Fast Facts
Degree offered: MSOM (Master of Science in Organizational Management)
Hours required: 36
Delivery Method: Online
School: Science, Health, and Criminal Justice
Department: Health, Human Performance, and Sport
Questions? Contact:
Dawn Hirschman
Assistant to the Dean
School of Science, Health, and Criminal Justice
Email: dahirsc1@wsc.edu
Phone: 402-375-7292
Best Sport Management Master's Program
Wayne State's graduate programs are nationally ranked and continually recognized for incredible value, successful graduates, and innovative learning.

No. 3 in the U.S.
Most Affordable Online Master's Degrees, 2018-19
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Most Affordable Online Master's Degrees, 2018-19
No. 3 in the U.S.
EDsmart
EDsmart's ranking of most affordable online master's programs is the most comprehensive and well-rounded to date.The ranking includes only fully accredited schools that offer a master's program online. Rankings are based solely on average in-state graduate student tuition as published in the National Center for Education Statistics database.

No. 1 in Nebraska;
No. 6 in the U.S.
Most Affordable Online Graduate School, 2018
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Most Affordable Online Graduate School, 2018
No. 1 in Nebraska;
No. 6 in the U.S.
College Choice
College Choice has ranked Wayne State College as the best online college in Nebraska for master’s degrees, and No. 6 overall in the U.S. To be included in the rankings, a college must first be accredited. College Choice then collected and analyzed data on the basis of the five things that matter most to the broadest array of students.
- Quality – A rigorous education backed by the best educational practices
- Reputation – From a school that’s respected throughout the nation
- Affordability – At a price that makes sense
- Value – A degree that will increase earning potential
- Satisfaction – From a college where students will be happy and fulfilled

No. 11 in the U.S.
Most Affordable Online Sports Management Master's, 2019
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Most Affordable Online Sports Management Master's, 2019
No. 11 in the U.S.
SR Education Group
SR Education Group, a leading education research publisher founded in 2004, unveiled their 2019 rankings for the best online colleges. For the online master’s degree in sport management, Wayne State College made the rankings at No. 11 in the U.S. The 2019 rankings include 861 online schools across the nation that are making an effort to provide economical options for students. The methodology for these rankings employs median mid-career salary data, as well as manually researched tuition rates.

No. 18 in the U.S.
Best Sports Management Master's Degree Online, 2018
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Best Sports Management Master's Degree Online, 2018
No. 18 in the U.S.
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From sporting retailers to professional sports teams, graduates can use their business skills to help future athletes or even contribute to sports organizations. Degree holders will be highly skilled in business administration and management which can lead to versatile and rewarding careers. The top 50 online sport management degree programs were selected based on academic quality, student success, and affordability. Wayne State was also chosen as having the most experienced faculty to educate students in the online master's in sports management degree program. The instructors not only provide advisory services for the students but also work in the industry for various sports organizations.

No. 6 in the U.S.
Best Master's in Sport Management Degree Programs 2020 - Intelligent.com
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Best Master's in Sport Management Degree Programs 2020 - Intelligent.com
No. 6 in the U.S.
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Intelligent.com ranked Wayne State as No. 6 in the U.S. for its MSOM in Sport and Recreation Management degree.
Affordability
The online sport and recreation management master's program at Wayne State College is among the lowest priced in the nation.