Sports CommunicationMA
Programs available in the fall and spring. Review deadlines.
Master the communication and leadership side of the sports industry. With Emerson College’s Sports Communication graduate program, you’ll learn how to engage and speak the language of fandom, analytics, and media, while creating brand strategies for teams and athletes, managing dynamic events and so much more.
At a Glance
- Study digital media coaching, sports event management, sports law and ethics, athlete representation, and fan development.
- Learn from Department of Communication Studies faculty who are proven experts in the sports industry
- Full-time and part-time options to fit your schedule.
- No GRE required to apply.
Learn the Full Playbook of the Sports Industry
Sports teams have the ability to connect communities, brands, businesses, and cultures all around the world. Emerson’s Sports Communication graduate program explores all of these aspects and so much more. Through a flexible 32-credit curriculum, you’ll learn how to create engaging content, develop branding strategies, analyze fan communities, and navigate topics like sports crisis communication, and event management. Courses are available online and on campus, with evening options that make it possible to balance graduate study with work and internships.
You’ll apply what you learn in the real world to work with athletes, teams, leagues, and fans. Collaborate with faculty who are scholars and industry professionals, explore partnerships with storied Boston sports franchises, and become a strategic thinker in a rapidly evolving industry. By graduation, you’ll leave with practical experience, a portfolio of work, and a network of peers and professionals who share your passion for the business side of sports.
Learn at Your Own Pace
- Courses offered in full- and part-time programs, in both in-person and online formats.
- Working professionals with 2+ years of applicable experience can waive 4 credits, allowing you to graduate earlier.
- Flexible program start times, starting in the fall or spring semester.
- No GRE required.
Once you’re enrolled in a graduate program at Emerson College, you’re automatically part of Emerson Edge, a network of peers, alumni, faculty, and staff to ensure you’re getting what you need out of your graduate program. Some of the benefits you’ll get from Emerson Edge:
- Emerge Alumni Network: Join a community of over 50,000 Emerson alumni who can mentor you, share career advice, and make connections in your industry.
- Graduate Career Action Plan: Develop your resume, cover letter, and portfolio with a team dedicated to credential-building, and gain access to exclusive job listings.
- After completing your 16-credit certificate program, you have the opportunity to roll your credits directly into our 32-credit master’s in Sports Communication.
Work with industry leaders, help plan events, and tackle real communication challenges facing teams, athletes, and organizations. Through partnerships with Boston sports teams, local and national media outlets like ESPN and NESN, and relationships with sports personalities through our alumni network, you’ll build a portfolio of work and professional experience that extends far beyond the classroom.
Study with Game-Changers
Faculty in the Sports Communication graduate program have spent their careers working for some of the biggest teams, athletes, and leagues in the world.
Enroll Today
Applicants must register for an account with the School of Communication. From there, you can log in and upload the required application materials. No GRE is required to apply.
Learn more about applying to Emerson on our Application Process page.