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University of New Haven’s Master’s Degree in Sport Management Ranked Best in World for Graduate Outcomes

SportBusiness compiled the rankings based on post-graduation employment, job support, career advancement, and a program’s alumni network.

October 1, 2024

Students gather in a Sports Management class. They're wearing business attire.
SportBusiness ranked the University's M.S. in sport management program the best in the world for career outcomes.

SportBusiness ranked the University of New Haven’s master’s degree in sport management program number 7 in the U.S. and number 9 in the world. The ranking was supported by the program’s standing as the best in the United States and internationally for employment outcomes of its graduates.

The program was ranked number 1 in the world for employment of graduates 12 months after Commencement and number 1 in the world for current employment of all program graduates.

The program was ranked number 4 in the U.S. and number 8 worldwide for career advancement, number 6 in the U.S. and number 7 worldwide for job support provided for students. It also ranked 5th in the country (and sixth in the world) for professional mentorship opportunities and 12th in the country (and 15th in the world) for its alumni network.

“In the sport management department, everything we do centers around the students and their career preparation.” Ceyda Mumcu, Ph.D., chair and professor of sport management.

“From curriculum revisions to industry collaborations to networking opportunities to alumni engagement, we are intentional in everything we do ,” continued Dr. Mumcu. “Our priority is to serve our students, help them discover their passion, and guide them toward successful careers.”