Stillman School of Business
Looking to launch or advance a career in the $350 billion sports and athletics industry? Seton Hall's M.B.A. in Sports Management program will prepare you for leadership positions in sports management/sports marketing firms, licensing and apparel marketing, or radio and television programming.
Our M.B.A. program combines a strong core curriculum with electives that let you map your own path, and we keep the program streamlined to just 40 credits. We welcome both full and part-time students and our small and flexible classes to accommodate your schedule on our main campus in South Orange, NJ, which is only 14 miles away from New York City.
Accreditation & Awards
"I think the ideal M.B.A. student would be someone who's curious, someone who likes to problem-solve."
Admissions Requirements
Admission into the Stillman School of Business is selective. For consideration, applicants must hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university. The School welcomes applicants from business and non-business undergraduate majors.
Although all requests will be considered based on individual merit and each candidate will be evaluated holistically, an undergraduate overall GPA of 3.0 or higher (on a 4.0 scale) is generally required.
Deadlines
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Fall Priority
May 31
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Spring Priority
October 31
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Summer Priority
March 31
Applications are processed on a rolling basis. To be considered for competitive merit scholarships or Graduate Assistantship positions, applicants are encouraged to apply by the priority deadline for each semester.
International Students Welcome!
Seton Hall welcomes applications from international students for admission into full-time graduate degree programs.
Curriculum Overview
With a focus on an ethics-centered education, our M.B.A. starts with a core curriculum that covers accounting, economics, the behavioral and quantitative sciences, and the functional areas of business.
That means that you may study international sport management or sports television in the age of new media one semester, then organizational and market dynamics the next. To further round out your education, you'll select several electives from a field in the M.B.A. curriculum other than sport management.
At the end of the program, you'll have the opportunity to apply the knowledge gained and consult with an actual client in our M.B.A. consulting course.
Expect small class sizes and dynamic lectures and discussions with faculty and industry professionals. Many of our students, guest lectures, and adjunct faculty come from the New York metro area's leading organizations, infusing each classroom with their unique perspectives and expertise.
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73
US News Best Part-time M.B.A. Ranking
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Average Credits for Degree
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20
Hours of Student Volunteer Service
State-of-the-Art Facilities
"Transforming concepts into practice” is a cornerstone of the program. This means a focus on applied learning by our faculty and in our many Centers.
Gaining real-life experience in the Sports Polling Center.
Partnering with clients in the Market Research Center.
CIE students and faculty visit Fusion Health.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of Seton Hall’s M.B.A. in Sport Management are uniquely positioned to thrive in a variety of roles across the sports and athletics industry. The program’s blend of core business education and specialized sports training opens doors to career paths with professional sports teams, collegiate athletic departments, sports media networks, marketing and branding agencies, player representation firms and event management companies.
Equipped with expertise in sports marketing, sponsorship and media rights, alumni often pursue roles such as:
- Sports Marketing Manager
- Sponsorship and Partnership Coordinator
- Brand Manager
- Event Operations Director
- Athlete Agent / Player Representative
- Sports Data Analyst
- Front Office Executive
Seton Hall's strong alumni network and proximity to major sports markets in New York
and New Jersey also provide a strategic advantage when seeking internships and full-time
roles. Whether managing global sports franchises, negotiating contracts or driving
fan engagement through analytics, graduates are prepared to lead in this high-energy,
high-stakes field.
91%
Corporate Recruiters Surveyed Who Plan to Hire MBA Graduates.
$125k
Estimated Median Starting Salary for MBA Earners in the U.S. (2023)
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Academic & Career Advising
Our alumni work at the best organizations around the world.
Our Faculty and Students
Larry McCarthy Returns to Seton Hall Following Successful Term as GAA President
Stillman School of Business Maintains Prestigious AACSB Dual Accreditation
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Seton Hall University is committed to providing students with the most current information on how to finance your graduate degree. A graduate degree is within your reach – a variety of options can help you finance your degree including scholarships, federal aid, graduate assistantships, and more.
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50%
Amount Scholarships Can Reduce Cost of Degree
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the pre-qualification course requirements?
To help students update and refresh their basic business skills, students without a business background will be required to complete a sequence of self-paced, prequalification courses that do not bear credit and can be completed quickly online. All pre-qualification courses are offered year round during every semester.
What is the time and frequency of on-campus classes?
Classes are usually offered in the evenings with 6:30 p.m. start times and typically meet once or twice a week for 2.5–3.5 hours.
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Additional Resources
Joint Degrees
Graduate Certificates
Center for Sport Management
Seton Hall Sports Poll
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About Seton Hall
One of the country's leading Catholic Universities, Seton Hall University has been developing students in mind, heart and spirit since 1856.
Home to over 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students and offering more than 90 undergraduate programs and over 130 graduate programs, Seton Hall's academic excellence has been singled out for distinction by The Princeton Review, U.S. News & World Report and Bloomberg Businessweek.
Seton Hall's 58-acre campus in the quaint town of South Orange, New Jersey, is only 14 miles from New York City — offering students a wealth of employment, internship, cultural and entertainment opportunities. The University’s nationally recognized School of Law is located in nearby Newark, New Jersey. The Interprofessional Health Sciences (IHS) campus in the owns of Clifton and Nutley, New Jersey, houses the University’s College of Nursing and School of Health and Medical Sciences.
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Founded by James Roosevelt Bayley
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