Albers Launches MBA in Sport and Entertainment Management

Albers Launches MBA in Sport and Entertainment Management

Program will be first sports MBA to build on diversity, equity, and inclusion as core philosophy

SEATTLE WA, 22 Feb 2021 – Seattle University’s Albers School of Business and Economics today announced the launch of the (MBA SEM).

The commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is one of the hallmarks of MBA SEM, making it the first program of its kind to build on DEI as a core philosophy. It is an offering consistent with the Albers School’s 70+ year legacy of . 

‘The sport industry has a renewed call to action as it endeavors to increase diversity at all levels and in all segments,’ said Albers Dean Joseph Phillips. ‘Our program will make an important contribution to those efforts.’

The new MBA is a reimagination of the business school’s Master’s in Sport Business Leadership program founded in 2006. ‘In addition to boosting students’ employability with an MBA, we will equip them with the leadership skills and business acumen sought after by employers, while preparing them for key roles within the sports industry,’ Program Director Maylon Hanold said.

‘We’ve designed a sports MBA with an authentic experiential immersion curriculum, where students benefit from real-world projects and close contact with various levels of organizational leadership,’ she added.

The program is complemented by robust access to other industry professionals through guest lectures, alumni networks, an Advisory Board, and more. Mentorships will be arranged through the acclaimed , now in its 31st year.

Applications are now being accepted until May 15, 2021 at . Classes start at the end of June.