Level the playing field.

Butler’s online Master of Science in Sports Management degree is your backstage pass to the booming sports industry. Designed to cultivate the next generation of sports leaders, our program balances essential skills in athletic administration, marketing, and finance with close access to seasoned industry pros.

Butler’s location in Indianapolis—a city rich in sports culture—opens doors to opportunities that extend beyond the classroom and into one of the most exciting sports scenes in the nation. Whether you’re fresh out of undergrad or already hustling in the field, you’ll graduate with practical experience, a powerful network, and the confidence to excel in athletic organizations, sports marketing, and beyond.

With a mix of instruction from Butler’s College of Communication, Lacy School of Business, and Butler’s Division I Athletic staff, you’ll get a front-row seat to a dynamic, interdisciplinary education. Add in our focus on experiential learning and Butler’s industry connections and you’ve got a program designed to help you dominate the sports world. Let’s get you off the sidelines and into the game.