This is where careers do more than take the field — they change it. At the David and Nicole Tepper Department of Sport and Entertainment Management, you won’t just enter the game. You’ll redefine it. From the sidelines to the boardroom, backstage to the world stage.
Learn about curriculum, career outcomes, and how to apply.
From Day One, you step into real-world roles and experiences:
This is where ambition finds direction. Where passion becomes profession. Where access becomes opportunity.
Whether you want to accelerate your current career or make a bold pivot into the sport and entertainment industry, we have a graduate track designed for professionals like you — including our newest option in Uptown Charlotte launching January 2027.
The comprehensive MSEM — our cornerstone program blending sport management, event management, and venue management with world-class faculty who've led NFL, NHL, and NBA teams.
The same globally ranked degree, delivered fully asynchronously. Designed for working professionals who need maximum flexibility without compromising academic rigor or industry access.
Earn both your MBA and Master of Sport and Entertainment Management in just two years. The business foundation of an MBA combined with deep sport industry expertise.
Pair business analytics with sport and entertainment management. Built for the data-driven professional who wants to lead with insights in ticketing, sponsorship, and fan engagement.
The same globally ranked degree, now in Charlotte — one of America’s premier sport business cities. Learn from the world-renowned Columbia faculty alongside the Panthers, Hornets, Charlotte FC, NASCAR, and major media headquarters including ESPN, SEC, and ACC networks.
Your classroom goes beyond four walls. Learn from professors who've served as presidents of NFL, NHL, and NBA teams, sold out arenas, and managed headliner tours. They turned passion into profession — and they'll show you how.
The $5M Tepper Foundation gift made this the only named sport and entertainment management department in the United States — a historic first for any U.S. university.
Work courtside, backstage, and front office at Colonial Life Arena, Williams-Brice Stadium, and Carolina Stadium. Your classroom is the world of sport and entertainment itself — alive, unpredictable, and electric.
From a joint master's with HBKU in Qatar to the new Charlotte campus and our online program, the Tepper Department connects you to industry opportunities worldwide.
Charlotte is one of the fastest-growing sport and entertainment markets in America, home to three major league teams, NASCAR, and the conference headquarters for the ACC and SEC. The MSEM — CLT Uptown program puts you in the center of it all.
Taught by the same Columbia-based faculty who built the #1 SEC and top-10 global program. No adjuncts, no substitutes.
Weekend and hybrid format built around your career. Study in Uptown Charlotte's dedicated classroom space shared with the Darla Moore School of Business.
Direct access to the Panthers, Hornets, Charlotte FC, NASCAR, Wells Fargo Championship, Charlotte Motor Speedway, and media companies headquartered in the region.
The MSEM is one of the top-ranked graduate programs in sport and entertainment management in the world. Our alumni hold leadership positions at the most recognizable brands in the industry.
5–10 years post-graduation
2025 SportBusiness Postgraduate Rankings (Master's Degree)
The original and largest graduate program in sport & entertainment management
Sport, entertainment, venue, analytics, law & more
Gain the professional and personal intelligence it takes to have a successful career. Every connection, every challenge, every breakthrough shapes what’s next.
Coordinating and managing all aspects of an event, including logistics, vendors, and timelines — from stadium game days to arena concerts and festivals.
Building and maintaining relationships with media and the public to enhance reputation, visibility, and brand presence for sport and entertainment organizations.
Examining and interpreting information to uncover insights and inform decision making — from ticketing analytics to fan engagement and sponsorship ROI.
Developing and implementing comprehensive, effective approaches to achieve specific organizational goals across sport, entertainment, and venue management.
Interpreting and applying laws and regulations to specific situations — NIL, contract negotiation, compliance, and the legal landscape shaping the industry.
Directing and overseeing activities and resources to achieve organizational goals — the leadership foundation that transforms practitioners into executives.
This is more than joining an industry — this is the road to redefining it. Request your free program guide to learn about curriculum, career outcomes, and how to apply.
