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Sport Leadership (M.S.)

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Program Overview

The sports industry continues to grow and diversify worldwide, generating billions of dollars annually. As a result, highly educated and skilled managers are needed more than ever to help plan and shape the future and direction of sports and sporting events.  

Gain the skills and knowledge you’ll need to become a global sports industry leader with a Sport Leadership master’s degree. This hybrid program is designed to accommodate the schedules of working professionals, allowing you to take courses on campus and online.

You’ll examine the social and business issues that are critical to sport leadership. Learn how to foster a culture of collaboration, engagement and tolerance within a sports organization, solving problems and facilitating organizational change. Discover the latest advances in technology that can enhance communication within the sports industry.

You’ll hone your skills as you collaborate on experiential projects with industry partners, and demonstrate social responsibility and integrity in all facets of sport leadership.

Sample Courses

  • Contemporary Leadership Strategies in Sport
  • Global Issues in Sport Leadership
  • Economics of Sport/Revenue Generation in Sport
  • Leadership in Sports Facilities and Special Events
  • Advanced Marketing Methods in Sport

For a full course listing, visit the JWU Catalog: Sport Leadership (MS)

Featured Faculty

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Louis Pullano

Associate Professor

The sports, entertainment and event industry is close to being a $500-billion-dollar industry in the US. There are so many exciting opportunities for our students.

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David Edwards

Associate Professor + College Chair

I am firm believer in a global, multicultural approach to education, which is a critical tool for social and economic development.

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Craig Skilling

Assistant Professor

I challenge my students to become independent problem-solvers who are able to communicate and see the bigger picture.

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A Powerful Partnership

In 2018, the Boston Bruins, TD Garden and JWU announced a multi-year partnership naming JWU as the Official Education Partner of the Boston Bruins and TD Garden. This multifaceted partnership includes experiential education opportunities for current JWU students and offers a tuition benefit to Delaware North’s global workforce, TD Garden and the Boston Bruins. Read the full story.

JWU Providence students will have the chance to collaborate with TD Garden in term-long projects — called Directed Experiential Experiences (or DEEs) — that simulate professional problem solving.

I cannot think of a better example of an academic partner that holistically encompasses every facet of our degree program. PROFESSOR PATRICK LEARY

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Miami: Major-League Sports Hub

South Florida and the greater Miami area is one of North America’s major sporting hubs. Miami has hosted more Super Bowls than any other city and regularly hosts major sporting events, including championship golf tournaments, NASCAR racing, and tennis.

Miami is also home to the Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) professional soccer headquarters and a brand new Major League Soccer (MLS) team, Inter Miami CF. Students in the Sport Leadership MS program will benefit from industry connections with all of the previously mentioned organizations and events such as:

  • Miami Heat
  • Miami Dolphins
  • Miami Marlins
  • Hard Rock Stadium
  • Miami Open
  • Florida Panthers
  • Homestead Miami Speedway
  • Orange Bowl
  • National Championship
  • Inter Miami CF
  • PGA Tournaments

Faculty Contact

PROVIDENCE
Patrick Leary, Ed.D.
Department Chair & Associate Professor
401-598-1294
Email

NORTH MIAMI
David A. Edwards
305-892-5393
Email