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
- 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 4 Advanced Standing credits for your professional work experience, allowing you to expedite your degree completion by applying your working knowledge toward your degree
- No GRE requirements to apply
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Upcoming Events
Destination Grad School: Emerson College Overview
January 16, 2025, 5:00 p.m. EST
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 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!
Graduate Communications Studies Program Overview
February 5, 2025, 5:00 p.m. EST
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 and connect with admissions staff and faculty while learning more these three programs, their application process, life at Emerson, and more.
Graduate International Student Information Session
February 12, 2025, 2:00 p.m. EST
Join us for an international student information session! Staff from Graduate Admissions and the Office of International Student Affairs (OISA) will answer your questions and 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!
Graduate Application Overview
February 13, 2025, 12:00 p.m. EST
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.