Master of Professional Studies in Sports Industry Management

Recognized as one of the top programs in the world, Georgetown’s Master of Professional Studies in Sports Industry Management (SIM) equips students with the business management and leadership skills needed to launch a successful career in sports. Featuring a faculty of high-level, expert practitioners from leading organizations such as the U.S. Olympic Committee, Washington Nationals, Monumental Sports and Entertainment, Octagon, and NFL Players Association, the SIM program offers a practical education and experiential approach for its students. The program’s flexible, hands-on curriculum is immersed in a global perspective, emphasizing emerging industry trends, contemporary communications skills, and cutting-edge tools and technologies that prepare students to become forward-thinking leaders in the industry. Students gain valuable insights inside and outside the classroom as they build their skills, experience, and connections through valuable internships, travel abroad opportunities, and industry events. SIM students can expand their professional aspirations and portfolios through: - Integration of classroom learning with real-world experience through internship and externship opportunities with SIM’s partner organizations. - Collaborations with top industry executives, practitioners, and innovators at leading organizations. - Exposure to a strong foundation of business and marketing strategies necessary for an impactful career in sports. - Development of the essential communication, business, and leadership skills that are in high demand by employers in the global sports industry.