FAU’s MBA in Sport Management Ranks 7th Globally
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BOCA RATON, Fla., Oct. 01, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- Florida Atlantic University’s MBA in Sport Management program has risen to No. 7 globally for 2026, according to SportBusiness, a London-based sports intelligence and analysis firm. The program also ranks No. 5 in North America, up four spots from No. 9 the previous year.
Daniel Cornely, Ph.D., director of the MBA in Sport Management program, attributed the program’s continued rise in the rankings to the strategic approach it has implemented. By recruiting high-caliber students and providing comprehensive support throughout their academic and professional journeys, the program is creating measurable value for both its students and the sports industry.
Founded by James Riordan, Ph.D., in 2000, the MBA in Sport Management combines a practitioner-oriented research graduate business curriculum with a specialization module that emphasizes the business of sport. Classes are offered both on campus and online, and students are expected to participate in practical, out-of-classroom experiences at local and regional sports and/or entertainment venues.
In surveys used to compile the rankings, the MBA in Sport Management program received 100% for job support, 100% for professional mentorship, 100% for career advancement, and 100% for faculty quality. Career development and professional placement remain foundational elements of FAU’s program, with many graduates placed with the Miami Dolphins, Miami Heat, Miami Marlins, Florida Panthers, and Inter Miami CF.
Daniel Groover, Ph.D., dean of Florida Atlantic University’s College of Business and the Kaye Family Professor, expressed pride in seeing the MBA in Sport Management program once again ranked among the top 10 programs worldwide. Located in the heart of South Florida’s dynamic sports and entertainment market, the program gives students the opportunity to pair a strong business foundation with real-world experience and connections across the industry.
The 15th annual rankings are based on two surveys: one conducted by course officials and another by alumni who graduated prior to the ranking publication date. The rankings provide the most comprehensive guide to the world’s leading sports business programs for the year and are based on data-led analysis examining 30 criteria from course quality to career advancement opportunities.