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Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Sports Management

Concordia University Chicago (CUC)

River Forest campus — River Forest, Illinois, United States

Study Level
Postgraduate · Master's Degree
Duration
To be confirmed
Study Mode
To be confirmed
Next Intake
January 2027
Tuition Fee
USD 12,780
Application Fee
None listed
Scholarships Available
None listed
Post-Study Work Information
Optional Practical Training (OPT): Verify before applying
Application Status
Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Overview

The sports industry in both the U.S. and globally is big business. With the sports industry often growing faster than a country’s national GDP, the need to run clubs and associations as organized businesses has become paramount. Today, a career in sports means understanding the many parts of this diverse field. There is an ever-increasing need for professionals trained in the managerial, administrative and business aspects of sports. Concordia-Chicago's MBA specialization in sports management prepares confident leaders in various types of sports organizations and roles. Learning Objectives By pursuing an MBA specialization in sports management, students will study the economics of the sports industry, financial responsibility, important legal issues related to sports and more. Specialization Outcomes Analyze domestic and global economic principles and theories and the impact on the sports industry. Understand and examine the fundamental concepts of sports finance, stock and bond valuation, capital project evaluation methods, risk and return, leverage and working capital management as related to sports endeavors and the impact on the organization and stakeholders. Analyze and assess sports law situations in litigation and cases related to insurance, policy and the law. Explore, examine, and analyze the impact of diversity, gender equity, and ethical decision-making in the global sports industry. Demonstrate proficiency in use of technology to make and evaluate data driven decisions.
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Credential
Master's Degree
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

English-language requirements

English-language requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

Fees & Costs

Tuition fee
USD 12,780
Application fee
None listed
Deposit required
Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees
Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

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Scholarships

No scholarship is currently listed for this program. Explore scholarships and funding.

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Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes
January 2027, January 2028, January 2029
Application deadline
Confirm with Eagle Link
Application status
Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability
Not confirmed

Campus & Location

River Forest campus

River Forest, Illinois, United States

7400 Augusta Street

Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

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Optional Practical Training (OPT)
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About the Institution

Founded in 1864 as Addison Lutheran Teachers Seminary, today Concordia University Chicago (CUC) is a comprehensive university with more than 6,000 full-time students enrolled in baccalaureate, master's and doctoral study. Affiliated with the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS), the University is one of eight colleges and universities that are part of a nationwide Concordia University System. As a private, liberal-arts-based university, Concordia's vibrant, engaging academic community is designed to help students reach their full potential. CUC cultivates within each of its students the ideal...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.