Master the Business of Sports: Fully Online Sport Management MBA Program at Olivet

Get Your MBA in Sport Management Online — Fast, Flexible and Affordable
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Adam Asher

April 29, 2025 Academics, Graduate & Continuing Studies, MBA, MOL

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Olivet Nazarene University proudly launches its new MBA in Sport Management program, a powerful pathway for professionals who know the game—and are ready to master the business behind it. Whether you’re coaching, managing, competing, or just getting started, this fully online MBA program equips you with the strategic skills, leadership mindset, and confidence to thrive in today’s global sport industry.

Program highlights:

  • Fully online Sport Management MBA program for maximum flexibility
  • Complete in 12, 18, or 24 months—your schedule, your choice
  • Only 36 credit hours at a total cost of just $15,000 (current discounted pricing)
  • Designed for professionals ready to move into leadership roles in athletics

At Olivet, we believe in missionally affordable education that transforms lives—and our new Sport Management MBA programs deliver exactly that.

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“Whether you’re currently coaching, assisting, competing, or just getting started in the sports industry, this is your moment,” said Todd Reid, Professor at Olivet Nazarene University. “We’ve designed this program for those who want to lead from the front office, manage a team from the top, or make strategic moves in the global sports industry.”

Students in the Sport Management MBA program will take courses like:

  • Organizational Leadership & Governance of Sport
  • Sport Finance & Analytics
  • Global Sport Perspectives

This real-world focused curriculum ensures that you don’t just learn theory—you’ll build the business and leadership skills you can apply from day one.

Who Should Apply?

The MBA in Sport Management and the Master of Organizational Leadership (MOL) in Sport Management are built specifically for:

  • Current or former student-athletes ready to leverage their experience
  • Graduate Assistants seeking fast-tracked career advancement
  • Coaches preparing to step into higher leadership roles
  • High School Athletic Directors looking to boost their credentials
  • Professionals wanting to break into the sports management industry

Those who prefer a leadership and people development focus may choose the MOL in Sport Management instead of the MBA.

For more information on the Sport Management MBA program at Olivet Nazarene University, click here.

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Adam Asher

Adam Asher ’01/MOL ’07 is a Partner and Managing Director with 989 Group. Adam lives in Manteno, IL with his wife Kristin ’05 and sons David and Lincoln.

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