Master’s in Sports Administration

In-Demand Skills

The Clark University Master of Science in  Sports Administration delivers a unique combination of skills and experience you need to build a career as  an industry professional.

Industry-focused courses

Learn talent management, event production and promotion, marketing, ticketing, sponsorships, business and financial strategy, and more.

Real world experience

Combine online and classroom instruction with valuable hands-on experience through internships with local and regional sports and esports organizations.

The Clark Advantage

• Pursue your degree on your own terms, with part-time, full-time, in-person, and online options
• Generous scholarships available — No application required. More than 90% of students qualify
• Earn your degree from a globally ranked and recognized university
• Clark University’s central New England location hosts local sports teams including the Worcester Red Sox, Worcester Railers, and Boston Uprising

Learn from industry pros

Instructors are active professionals with years of knowledge and experience, and are ready to share with you their real-world experiences and insights on the multibillion-dollar global sports industry.

• JJ Alberts — JJ has experience in sales and marketing, sponsorship, management, and operations across collegiate, amateur, and professional sports organizations including: Oxygen Esports, Providence College Sports Properties, Boston Celtics, New England Patriots, and ESPNBoston.com.
• Anthony D’Onofrio, Ed.D. — Dr. D’Onofrio brings with him industry experience managing events, operations, marketing, and sales, and educating in amateur and professional sports organizations.
• Patrick Leary, Ed.D. — Patrick’s areas of professional specialization include sports marketing, leadership, coaching and administration, and event management and operations. Prior to teaching, Leary worked in the sports marketing field for Hasbro (NERF/Sports Action Brands), Providence College Athletics.
• Michael Santos, J.D. — Mike is Managing Member of Hockey Operations, LLC, an Associate with Douglas Elliman Sports and Entertainment. He has experience managing events, operations, closing major business, entertainment and sports transactions, including drafting, negotiating, and reviewing contracts, legal documents, rules and regulations.
• Jacob VanRyn — Jacob spent years in traditional college athletics and now work in college esports helping run and manage the largest collegiate esports conference in North America as the Commissioner of the National Esports Collegiate Conference (NECC).

The Essentials

Program Overview

Curriculum

The Master of Science in Sports Administration at Clark University prepares students to excel in this dynamic industry. The program teaches key competencies for success and offers unparalleled flexibility, allowing students to tailor their education with a wide range of electives that align with their career aspirations. Emphasizing experiential learning, students engage in immersive internships, impactful capstone projects, and invaluable interactions with industry experts. This hands-on approach helps students develop essential skills in ethics, communication, collaboration, and technical competencies, all crucial for a successful career in sports administration.