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901 12th Avenue
Seattle, WA 98122

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Email
mbasem@seattleu.edu

Seattle University's prime location, combined with the MBA in Sport and Entertainment Management program's strong partnerships with local and national organizations, provides unparalleled opportunities for networking and launching your career in the sport and entertainment industry. If you want to be a leader in the field, then Seattle University's MBA SEM program is where you should be. Join our next Online Info Session to learn more.




The MBA is the most recognized graduate degree in business. The sport and entertainment industry increasingly seeks professionals who grasp foundational business principles and understand the unique aspects of this dynamic field. Seattle University offers an MBA in Sport and Entertainment Management that bridges these needs.

Why Choose Our Program?

  • Immediate Career Applicability: Our program is designed to be directly applicable to careers in sport and entertainment management. This is achieved through our associates’ program, graduate assistantships, and industry-relevant courses and projects.
  • Professional Formation and Career Preparation: Our reimagined MBA builds on Seattle University's commitment to professional development and career readiness. We collaborate with Seattle’s professional franchises and entertainment organizations to offer students extensive experiential learning and professional growth opportunities.
  • Expert Faculty and Industry Leaders: Our curriculum is delivered by a blend of full-time faculty and part-time industry experts, including some of the region's most
  • Dedicated Advising and Mentorship: Students benefit from sport and entertainment-specific advising and mentorship, provided by leaders in the field, fostering their growth and guiding their career paths.
MBA in Sport and Entertainment Management - Campus

Program Highlights:

  • Global and National Recognition: Ranked 35th in the world and 21st in the U.S.
  • Strong Employment Outcomes: 90% of our students secure jobs within six months of graduation, with 40% landing positions even before completing their degree.
  • Experiential Learning Focus: Our curriculum emphasizes hands-on learning, offering numerous opportunities to gain real-world industry experience.
  • Graduate Assistantships: Earn up to $16,000 per year.
  • Paid Internships: Gain practical experience while earning.
  • MBA SEM Associate's Program: Integrates academic learning with industry experience, offering up to $15,000 per year.

Join our MBA in Sport and Entertainment Management program and advance your career with unparalleled industry exposure and academic excellence.

Geneva Sedgwick
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Associate Director Operations


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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."


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