University of San Francisco Sport Management Master's Program

🚨 Applications are now open for **Spring 2027**! 🚨

Ready to take the next step toward a career in the sports industry?

The USF MS in Sport Management prepares future leaders through hands-on learning, industry-connected faculty, internship opportunities, and a powerful alumni network spanning professional sports, collegiate athletics, agencies, media, and more.

Whether you're looking to advance your current career or break into the industry, now is the time to invest in your future.

📅 Application due date: September 1st, 2026
📍Study in San Francisco, starting in January 2027
🎓 Learn from industry experts
🤝 Gain real-world experience through internships and experiential learning

Your future in sport starts here.

Visit the link here to learn more and begin your application today.
https://bit.ly/4y7zyIo

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⭐️STUDENT SPOTLIGHT⭐️

From Red Bull and the LA Sparks to the Los Angeles Lakers, Roman Martinez ’27 continues to build his career behind the scenes of sports.

After turning his Lakers internship into a full-time role in just three months, Roman now serves as an Integrated Marketing Coordinator, bringing campaigns to life across social, digital, and in-arena channels. 🏀

Swipe through to learn more about Roman’s journey, experiences, and growth throughout his career and time at USF! ➡️

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What does it look like to work behind the scenes of one of the biggest events in women’s basketball? 🏀

USF Sport Management alumna Ciara Sparling '25 experienced it firsthand as a Social Media Content Publisher for the WNBA at the 2026 WNBA All-Star Game.

From leading social content across platforms and providing real-time game and event coverage to interviewing players and teams, Ciara was right in the middle of the action. She covered key marquee moments, including the Orange Carpet, the Obama Center, the Shooting Competition, and the All-Star Game, while preparing graphics and coordinating the content calendar.

Her experience offers a powerful look at the opportunities in sports media and what it means to turn a passion for sports into a career.

We’re proud to see our USF Sport Management alumni making an impact on one of basketball’s biggest stages! 💚💛

Congratulations to Jack Kushner ’27, recipient of the Peggy O'Leary Scholarship! 👏

Named in honor of Peggy O'Leary, who played an instrumental role in launching and establishing the University of San Francisco Sport Management Orange County Campus, this scholarship celebrates her lasting impact on the program and the students she supported throughout her years of service.

Congratulations, Jack, on this well-deserved honor! 💚💛

USF Sport Management student Antony Noyes '27 is featured by his alma mater, the University of Otago, for his journey from graduate research to the world's biggest sporting stage.

The article highlights how Antony's academic work and passion for sport helped pave the way to his current role as an Access Management Venue Coordinator for the FIFA World Cup 2026 in the San Francisco Bay Area.

We're proud to see Antony making an impact across the global sports industry.

Congratulations, Antony, we can't wait to see all that's ahead! 👏

Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/4hGHwD8

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Congratulations to Nicole Greenberg '27 and Valeria Ramos '27 on receiving the Impact Award at X Games Sacramento and X Games New Orleans! 🏆

Recognized for their outstanding dedication, professionalism, and commitment to creating an exceptional guest experience, these awards reflect the impact they made on and off the field of play. We are incredibly proud to see our students representing USF Sport Management at two world-class events.

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Congratulations to Aliyah Hawkins ’27 and Kenny Gon ’27, recipients of the Richard E. Walden Scholarship! 👏

Named in honor of Professor Richard E. Walden, whose decades of teaching, mentorship, and contributions to sports law have impacted hundreds of students, this scholarship recognizes second-year Orange County students who demonstrate academic excellence.
Congratulations, Aliyah and Kenny, on this well-deserved achievement!

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