About the Graduate Sports Communication Program
Pursue your passion for sports with Emerson College’s hybrid Sports Communication MA program. Learn from academic and industry thought leaders, who will teach you to write engaging content; test the foundations of user experience; and craft branding strategies for sports organizations, fan bases, and athletes, as well as explore the latest tactics of sports as soft power in connecting local and global communities.
Housed in the School of Communication’s Department of Communication Studies, our program gives you the opportunity to analyze and practice all branches of the sports communication field: from digital media coaching, sports event management, and speech writing to sports law and ethics, sports agentry analytics, and even online fandom.
Program Highlights
- Develop and manage corporate and social responsibility and sports diplomacy programs targeting fans, communities, and governments locally and globally
- Plan and execute special events for sports organizations, working with sports industry leaders in the US and abroad, including the Boston Red Sox, FC Barcelona, ESPN, and the Olympics, among others
- Analyze, theorize, and critique perspectives of sports communication, including insights on effective crisis communication/management
- No GRE requirements to apply
- Full-time and part-time options available
- Courses are available online and in person and offered in the evening to fit your schedule
- Earn up to 8 Advanced Standing credits for your professional work experience, allowing you to expedite your degree completion by applying your working knowledge toward your degree
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Upcoming Events
Graduate Journalism and Media Innovation Webinar
September 23, 2024, 4:30 p.m. EDT
Join us for a virtual Journalism and Media Innovation (MA) Information Session! During this session, you'll get the opportunity to hear from our admissions staff and faculty and learn more about the online Journalism and Media Innovation program, the application process, our community, and more. We hope to see you there!
Graduate Communication Studies Webinar
September 24, 2024, 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. EDT
Join us for a virtual Communication Studies (MA) webinar! During this session, we will dive into our Political Communication, Sports Communication, and Public Relations programs. You'll get the opportunity to ask questions, connect with admissions staff, and learn more about these three programs, their application process, life at Emerson, and more.
We can’t wait to see you there!
Graduate Business of Creative Enterprises Webinar
September 24, 2024, 1:30 p.m. EDT
Join us for a virtual Business of Creative Enterprises (MA) Information Session! During this session, you'll get the opportunity to hear from our admissions staff and faculty and learn more about the Business of Creative Enterprises program, the application process, life as an Emerson student, and more. We hope to see you there!
Destination Grad School: Emerson College Overview
September 25, 2024, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. EDT
Ready to take the next step in your academic journey at Emerson? Join us for a virtual Graduate Admission Overview! During this session, you'll get the opportunity to ask questions, hear from our admissions counselors, and learn more about Emerson College's diverse graduate programs, our vibrant community, our admissions process, and so much more.
We can’t wait to see you there!
“Ask Us Anything”: Sports Communication Pop-Up Chat!
October 2, 2024, 12:00 p.m. EDT
Join us for a pop-up information session! During this informal, 30-minute event, you'll get the chance to meet Dr. Mary Anne Taylor, Sports Communication’s Graduate Program Director, and Sarah Duffett, Sports Communication’s admissions counselor. Pop in, ask questions, and learn more about Communication Studies at Emerson.
4+1 Communications Studies (MA) In-Person Information Session
October 3, 2024, 12:30 p.m. EDT
The Owens Multipurpose Room at 172 Tremont St.
Interested in learning how a 4+1 program at Emerson can help you get a leg-up in your communications career? Join Emerson Grad Admissions for an in-person, Communication Studies (MA) 4+1 Information Session! During this live and in-person session, you'll get the opportunity to meet and connect with your admissions liaison, the Graduate Program Director, and representatives from academic advising. Drop in and learn about our Political Communication, Sports Communication, and Public Relations 4+1 programs, their application process, and more! We can’t wait to see you there!
“Ask Me Anything”: Publishing and Writing Pop-Up Chat!
October 9, 2024, 12:00 p.m. EDT
Join us for a quick pop-up chat and have your questions answered about our Publishing and Writing MA program. You can also learn more about becoming a student in our program! During this time, you'll get the chance to ask any questions and hear directly from the Admissions Counselor, Muzhgan Mia Bekdas.
“Ask Me Anything”: Popular Fiction Pop-Up Chat!
October 10, 2024, 12:00 p.m. EDT
Join us for a quick pop-up chat and have your questions answered about our Popular Fiction Writing and Publishing MFA program. You can also learn more about becoming a student in our program! During this time, you'll get the chance to ask any questions and hear directly from the Admissions Counselor, Muzhgan Mia Bekdas.
Graduate Application Overview
October 15, 2024, 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. EDT
Join us to learn more about the process of applying to Emerson's graduate programs! Members of the admission team will be available to explain application requirements, answer your questions, and offer insider tips into the graduate school application process. We can’t wait to see you there!
Graduate International Student Webinar
October 23, 2024, 1:00 p.m. EDT
Join us for an international student information session! Staff from Graduate Admissions and the Office of International Student Affairs (OISA) will be available to explain application requirements for international students, funding opportunities, the F-1 Visa process, life at Emerson, and so much more. We look forward to seeing you there!
Experience Emerson Live: Theatre for Change
October 30, 2024, 12:00 p.m. EDT
Join us for a virtual glimpse into our Theatre Education and Applied Theatre graduate programs!
Theatre Education and Applied Theatre are about more than making plays together. Theatre is a powerful tool for exploring and understanding "what is," conceiving what might be, and moving individuals and society forward through the powerful medium of performance. During this hands-on workshop, Emerson faculty will discuss a variety of approaches available to the teaching artist/artist teacher who wants to make change while making theatre. Admissions staff will also be available to answer any questions you may have about the program or application process. We can’t wait to see you there!
Graduate Application Overview
November 14, 2024, 12:00 p.m. EDT
Join us to learn more about the process of applying to Emerson's graduate programs! Members of the admission team will be available to explain application requirements, answer your questions, and offer insider tips into the graduate school application process.
We can’t wait to see you there!
Bachelor’s to Master’s Program
Our Sports Communication MA program is available to current Emerson undergraduate students who are interested in pursuing a master’s degree in just one additional year. For more information, visit our 4+1 MA in Sports Communication page.