Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Sports Management

Turn your passion for sport into a career at the centre of the action with the new full-time Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Sports Management, completed in just 12 months in Toronto. Delivered in partnership between the Lazaridis School of Business and Economics at Laurier and the Global Institute of Sport (GIS), the program offers more than theory by providing real access to the global sports industry through immersive, in-person learning at iconic venues like BMO Field and Scotiabank Arena.

Set in the heart of Toronto’s sports and entertainment ecosystem, you’ll combine the rigour of a Lazaridis MBA with hands-on, industry-connected experiences, working on real projects with sport organizations while building a powerful network across sport, media, and entertainment. Learn alongside a close-knit cohort of peers who share your ambition and gain direct exposure to industry leaders, graduating with the skills, credibility, and connections needed to launch or advance your career in sports management.

Kyle Murray

“This new Toronto-based MBA in Sports Management combines the Lazaridis School’s world-class business education with the network and expertise of the Global Institute of Sport. Students will develop advanced skills and applied knowledge at the centre of Canada’s sports, media, and business ecosystem, preparing them for leadership roles.”

Kyle Murray, dean of the Lazaridis School of Business and Economics

Game Changers: MBA in Sports Management Launch

June 9, 2026 | 5 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Join us at our Waterloo campus for an evening of information sharing, food and connection as we continue to celebrate this innovative new program, MBA in Sports Management.

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GIS students at BMO Field
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The Global Institute of Sport

The Global Institute of Sport (GIS) is a globally recognized provider of sports education, delivering industry-aligned degree programs in partnership with leadership universities and sports organizations. With satellite campuses in Miami, Sydney, Melbourne, Brussels, and now Toronto, GIS connects students to the heart of the global sports industry through immersive learning and access to elite professional networks.

Kyle Murray

“As a proud Lazaridis School graduate, I am especially excited to launch our first Canadian MBA in Sports Management in the heart of Toronto. Partnering with one of Canada’s top experiential business programs, we are thrilled to offer a unique gateway into the global sports industry for future sports leaders.”

Sharona Friendman, CEO of the Global Institute of Sport

MBA Program Details

Take the first step in discovering the new MBA in Sports Management in Toronto, the concentration designed for professionals pursuing a career in sports management.

Toronto Location

The sports management concentration is available exclusively in Toronto. Delivered in partnership between the Lazaridis School of Business and Economics at Laurier and the Global Institute of Sport (GIS).

Learn where the industry operates, surrounded by live sport, industry partners and real-world case studies, while receiving the academic rigour, guidance and support from professors in the Lazaridis School. Classes take place at iconic venues such as BMO Field, placing learning directly inside the industry with direct access to industry speakers, experiential learning and competitive internships through GIS. The Toronto location is designed to connect classroom learning to career outcomes.

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Connect with our graduate program recruiters, Brenda Burns and Victoria MacKenzie, at LazaridisRecruiters@wlu.ca.

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