The world's #9 sport management degree — fully online, fully yours.
Same faculty. Same curriculum. Same credential. Zero compromises on location.
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When you chose to explore the online MSEM, you weren't settling for a lesser version — you were choosing the version that fits your life. Let me show you exactly what that means.
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100% asynchronous — no scheduled login times, no fixed class hours. Complete coursework on your schedule, wherever you are in the world.
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Same expert faculty — you're taught by the same professors who taught in the in-person program, including faculty who've run NFL and NBA front offices.
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Access to in-person opportunities — industry conferences, on-campus seminars, and Charlotte networking events remain open to online students throughout the program.
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Same industry connections — our alumni network, industry partnerships (AEG, Live Nation, Learfield, Gamecock Athletics), and faculty relationships don't disappear because you're studying remotely.
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Focus areas that match the industry — marketing and sponsorship strategy; revenue generation and analytics; event and facility management; global entertainment leadership.
The online MSEM isn't just a mode of study — it's a safety net and a launch pad. Here's the path that makes our program genuinely unique:
Or start fully online from day one.
No other ranked program in the world offers this.
Students can move between Columbia, Charlotte, and fully online across any semester — in either direction. You might start online, spend a semester in Charlotte to land a position, then finish online. Or go campus-first and transition out when the right opportunity arrives. The program adapts to your life — not the other way around.
Who the Online MSEM Is Built For"Flexibility and excellence — not a trade-off."
"The fully online MSEM is designed for professionals who want the best of both worlds. Students can complete a top-ranked program on their own schedule, while still gaining access to the same expert faculty, industry partnerships, and hands-on opportunities that define our in-person program."
— Dr. Stephen Shapiro, MSEM Program Director & Department Chair
Online students have access to the same fellowship options described in our funding email — including SPTE fellowships that cover in-state tuition with no work requirement. Graduate assistantships are also available on a limited basis for online students, with research and teaching tasks that can be completed remotely.
Questions about the online format, admission, or how to combine modalities? Reply to this email — I'm happy to walk you through it.
College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management
University of South Carolina