Sport Management Programs: United States | North American Society for Sport Management
This site lists all the graduate SM programs. Any school with an "A" or a "check" has a graduate program. I've been looking into grad school as well (due to the economy) in this area (wish ISU hadn't phased out their SM undergrad program though!) and everyone I've talked to in the field says that the "certification" that designates an "A" is basically worthless out in the SM-related work force. It's not like athletic training where you have to go to a certified, board-approved school to earn the title of Certified Athletic Trainer. It's nice but not necessary by any means.
Top schools, from those I've talked to, my own research, visits, etc.: Alphabetical Order, I **'d the ones I am most interested in--researched these for undergrad, been looking at them again for grad possibilities.
Florida State
Indiana University
Ithaca College (NY)
Ohio University**
Springfield College (MA)**
Temple University
UMass-Amherst**
University of North Carolina**
University of Oregon--almost entirely a Sports Marketing emphasis
University of Texas
West Virginia University
Some schools place more emphasis in different areas, some are more general and cover everything. Some focus on operations, some in administration, Ohio U even has a joint MBA/JD degree (great for going into sports agency), some focus on Marketing (Oregon). Some have great internship connections, some don't--most will list past students' internships and current jobs.
