Seattle University offers an MBA in Sport and Entertainment Management degreel. We provide an education that is both immediately applicable to sport management careers through our fellowship program, graduate assistantships, and industry relevant courses and projects. Our curriculum is leading-edge, driven by advances in theory across a wide variety of disciplines, which integrates sport industry professionals at every step. Our program is designed to develop business analytical thinking and effective leadership. We provide an excellent and stimulating learning experience for future leaders in the sport management field. The student experience is fostered by the Jesuit tradition, centered on diversity and inclusion as foundational leadership skills and committed to sustainable business practices. 

Rose Kaser
Graduate Program Coordinator
(206) 398-4610

Email: mbasem@seattleu.edu

For detailed info visit our website

Name	Title	Employer
Caleb Janowski	Youth Program Director - Youth Sports	YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties
"The program provided me with the tools to approach any job with confidence. I was attracted to Seattle University by the connection to the athletic department in the graduate assistant role, and the additional course work in leadership. As far as I am concerned, without my master's degree from Seattle University, I would not be where I am."
Livia Mahaffie	Assistant Cross Country/Track & Field Coach	Loyola University New Orleans
"the program provided a solid foundation and the opportunity to network and cultivate professional relationships."
Kelsey Bumgarner	Assistant Director of Donor Relations	Whitworth University
"The program at opened my eyes to the fullness that is the world of sports, including legal issues, ethics, business, marketing, economics, development, and more. It showed me what opportunities were available all the way from recreational to professional sports, provided a wide range of options when it came to practical experience, and gave me a wide network of athletics professionals to stay in touch with throughout my career."
Alli Young	Director of Operations	Northwest Athletic Conference (NWAC)
"The program allowed me to work within a small cohort of graduate students. I was able to work closely with my advisors and professors, and through their existing connections in the Seattle area I landed an internship during grad school through which I was ultimately hired as an employee."

Name	Title	Employer	Class
Carol Cunningham	Coordinator, Partnership Services	Learfield IMG College	2020
Colton Kaiser	Head of Sports Performance	Vigor Ground Fitness and Performance	2019
Dana Goularte	Assistant Director of Compliance and Student Services	University of Portland	2019
Eliot Mar	Program Coordinator	USA Basketball Women's National Teams	2019
Tosh Semlacher	President	Outage LLC	2019
Connor Savage	Director, Stadium Operations and Events	UW Intercollegiate Athletics	2018
Achint Sharma	Producer	Star Sports	2018
Santiago Gallo	Associate General Manager	OL Reign	2018
John Vynne	Vice President of Content	TAV Sports	2018
Philip Mann	Director of Baseball Operations	Seattle University Athletics	2018
Nick Deitering	Parks Program Coordinator	City of Kent Washington	2017
Mar Bactol	Program Coordinator, Recruiting Operations	UW Football	2017
Kara Stranski	Assistant Director	CYO Athletics	2017
Harrison Bucher	Group Sales Account Executive	Dallas Mavericks	2017
Stephanie Lee	Managing Director	Utah Royals FC	2016
Tamara Jensen	Event Manager	Adidas	2015
Brynne Davis	Assitant Marketing Director	Colorado State University	2014
Stacy Van Horne	Public Relations Manager	Washington State Fair	2014
Claire Penhale	Human Resources Manager	Seattle Seahaws	2014
Chris Mendonca	Senior Financial Analyst, Travel Operations	The Walt Disney Company	2014
Patrick Abts	Director of Consumer and Digital Marketing	Vinik Sports Group	2013
Alli (Krous) Young	Director of Operations	Northwest Athletic Conference (NWAC)	2013
Kyle Scholzen	Assistant Sports Information Director	Gonzaga University	2013
Bill Peck	Director of Ticketing	University of Montana	2012
Brian Cobb	Director of Public/Media Relations	Spokane Chiefs Hockey	2012
Tessa Kalfell	Convention Services Manager	Visit Seattle	2012
Ian Ballantyne	Assistant Athletics Director, Internal Operations	Yale University Athletics	2012
Rosie Selle	Vice President Marketing	Climate Pledge Arena	2012
Blaine Uhlman	Ticket Operations Manager	Seattle Sounders FC	2011
Dick Fain	Play by Play Voice	Seattle Storm	2011
Jason Kitay	Manager, Program Planning	Northrop Grumman	2011
Liz Mathews	Reporter and Producer	710 ESPN Seattle	2011
Ashley Mohoric	Director of Sales and Marketing	Emerald Downs	2011
Lisa Nielsen	Senior Recreation Program Coordinator	City of Seattle, Partnerships and Center City Parks	2011
Scott Bailey	Director	CYO Athletics	2011
Dan Giuliani	CEO/Founder	Volt Athletics	2010
Mike Hettick	Corporate Partnerships Sales Manager	Portland Trail Blazers	2009
Stephanie Gray	City Studio Manager-Berlin and Central Europe	NIKE	2009
Jesse Zumbro	Director Of Development	YMCA of the Inland Northwest	2009
Justin Kesterson	Assistant Executive Director	WIAA	2009
Ryan Madayag	Director of Entertainment and Special Events	Seattle Seahawks	2008
Keith Rousu	Music Group Director	Seattle Seahawks	2008
Benjamin Peterson	Athletic Director	Holy Family High School	2008