FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: How long does the program take to complete?
A: The GSB program is built on a structured, five-semester curriculum arc. Students progress through four semesters of intensive coursework, moving from foundational operations to advanced media and strategy, before completing their final semester in a project-based Executive Residency.
Q: What is the format of the classes?
A: To accommodate a diverse student body, including working professionals, the GSB program features a cohort-based model with hybrid learning and evening classes. This ensures students can immerse themselves in the curriculum while maintaining flexibility.
Q: When can I apply and start the program?
A: To build a strong, unified professional network, the GSB program utilizes a single-intake cohort model. Students enter the program together and progress through the five-semester curriculum as a unified group. This deliberate structure ensures deep peer-to-peer collaboration, shared experiential learning, and the development of a lifelong professional network.
Q: How is the Executive Residency different from a traditional internship?
A: The Executive Residency is the capstone of our master’s degree and operates on a "Residency-as-Lab" model. Rather than an unstructured internship, it is a formal academic and professional experience. Students apply their accumulated training to solve real organizational challenges for our industry partners, delivering professional-level analysis and strategic recommendations.
Q: What are the career outcomes for graduates?
A: The GSB program is engineered for career success, boasting a 93% employment rate within six months of program completion. Our alumni work across professional and collegiate sport organizations, agencies, venues, and sport-adjacent businesses. Career pathways span revenue generation, partnerships, compliance, operations, analytics, and governance.
Q: How does the program leverage its location?
A: Situated in the heart of the NYC-NJ-PHL corridor, the program provides unmatched access to the nation's most concentrated ecosystem of professional teams, leagues, and agencies.