Overview
Offered in collaboration with the Real Madrid Graduate School – Universidad Europea (EURM UE), the Sports Management concentration adds a distinctive dimension to the UNO MBA.
This 9-credit hour concentration makes UNO the only AACSB-accredited MBA program in Nebraska to offer a focus in this growing field, placing it among a select group of institutions nationwide.
Students gain exposure to key areas such as sports finance, marketing, law, event planning, facility operations, and leadership. The program is especially relevant in Omaha, a city with a strong sports presence; home to the NCAA Men’s College World Series, past NCAA tournament games, Olympic trials, and several professional teams and organizations.
Program Structure
In addition to the 24-credit-hour MBA core curriculum, the Sports Management Concentration requires completion of at least nine (9) credit hours from the EURM UE online courses listed below.
Students enroll in and pay for these courses through EURM UE and receive UNO transfer credit based on their EURM UE transcript. Contact the UNO MBA Advisor for more details.
| Course Title | Description | Dates | Credits |
| General Management in Sport Companies |
Learn essential leadership skills for effective employee management so that organizations can fulfill their obligations to all stakeholders |
May 2026 - July 2026 | 3 |
| Sport Finance |
Learn the basic financial concepts and how to apply them to the sports industry with their distinguishing characteristics. |
May 2026 - July 2026 | 3 |
| Sport Marketing and Communication I |
Learn essential marketing and communications to impact the overall strategy of a company. Analyze new trends and different practices in the international sports market. |
May 2026 - July 2026 | 3 |
| Sports Marketing and Communications II |
Examine how the use of communication in the sports industry has changed and requires specialization. |
December 2025 - March 2026 | 3 |
| Sports Facility Operation |
You will work with sports or sports facilities that require specific knowledge and skills that go beyond the experience gained through the management of regular facilities. |
December 2025 - March 2026 | 3 |