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
Graduate Admission Virtual Open House 2025
June 2, 2025, 1:00 p.m. EDT
Are you ready to take the next step in your academic journey at Emerson? Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to connect directly with faculty and admissions counselors about our diverse graduate programs:
Digital Communication Leadership
Journalism and Media Innovation
Marketing
Political Communication
Popular Fiction Writing and Publishing
Public Relations
Publishing and Writing
Sports Communication
Strategic Marketing Communication
Theatre Education & Applied Theatre
Event Highlights:
Interactive Sessions: Engage in direct conversations with faculty and students about your program of interest.
Live Q&A: Get your questions answered in real time by our admissions counselors.
Program Insights: Gain a deeper understanding of the curriculum, opportunities, and career paths available in each program.
Application Fee Waiver: All attendees will receive a code to waive the application fee.
This is a fully interactive virtual event. Please ensure your camera and microphone are enabled to make the most of this engaging experience. We look forward to meeting you and helping you explore the possibilities our graduate programs have to offer. 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.