M.S. in Sport Management & Recreation
The field is evolving—and your career can, too. UNCG’s Master of Science in Sport Management & Recreational Therapy is designed for working professionals and emerging leaders ready to take the next step in an exciting career path.
As sport leagues, teams, parks, wellness programs, and community organizations continue to grow, so does the need for professionals with advanced, industry-specific knowledge. In UNCG’s Recreation & Sport Management program, you’ll gain a powerful blend of theory, real-world application, and leadership development — all taught by faculty connected to an expansive professional network.
Our newly updated, sport-forward curriculum reflects growing demand for leaders who can shape programs in:
- Community and municipal recreation
- Youth and adult sport programming
- Parks, recreation, and wellness services
- Campus and nonprofit recreation
- Event and facility management
This degree positions you for upward mobility, expanded career options, and immediate real-world impact — without putting your current career on pause.
Program Highlights
- 100% online and asynchronous, so you can complete coursework on your terms
- Only 30 credit hours, so you can earn your degree faster.
- 8-week course options for flexible pacing
Why UNCG?
At UNC Greensboro, we take pride in putting students first. We are a public, nonprofit, regionally accredited university with more than 130 years of bringing outstanding academic programs to you. Founded in 1891, UNC Greensboro is one of the three original schools in the UNC system. Today we’re nationally ranked and globally recognized – recently named as the #1 Top Online College in North Carolina by Newsweek — and we offer more than 75 online degree programs at every level to students seeking a flexible, high-quality degree at a manageable price.