Master of Sports Law and Business (MSLB)

The Bud Selig Sports Law and Business program blends the study of sports, law and business from a top-ranked law school led by world-class faculty with years of expertise in sports management, law and operations.

Next start date: August 16, 2027
Total credit hours: 36
Duration: 1-2 years
Delivery: part-time or full-time; on-campus
Program cost: starting at $49,991*

*Tuition and fee rates range based on enrollment intensity and current-year resident and nonresident rates. The amount listed above estimates the total cost to complete the degree based on 15 credits per semester. Rates will differ based on the number of credits enrolled. Tuition and fees may change each academic year. Prospective and current students are responsible for verifying tuition and fee amounts before registration.

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Learn the law. Master the business. Get in the game.

#1 in the U.S. for legal master's graduates

– NCES, 2019 - 2024

The Bud Selig Sports Law and Business program (Selig SLB) at the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University is centrally located in vibrant downtown Phoenix. This unique program blends the study of sports, law and business from a nationally-ranked law school and is led by world-class faculty, starting with the program’s esteemed namesake: MLB Commissioner Emeritus Bud Selig. Phoenix is home to three professional sports teams and is an annual host of some of the nation’s most important sporting events, like MLB Spring Training and the WM Phoenix Open. That buzz creates plenty of opportunities for students to learn and work with some of the best in a highly competitive field.

This 36-credit degree prepares students for a lifelong career in sports. It is the only law program in the U.S. that combines sports, law and business into one comprehensive degree program. With a foundation of legal knowledge and numerous networking opportunities, students in this program can propel themselves into a career in the industry. The Selig SLB program admits a cohort of students each fall and students can complete the degree in either one or two years. Graduates of this program will receive a Master of Sports Law and Business degree, not a Juris Doctor.

The concurrent degrees allow students to earn both a Juris Doctor and a Master of Sports Law and Business in just seven semesters. Students enrolled in this dual degree program will have the chance to become lawyers, along with all the benefits of the Selig SLB program, including access to renowned faculty members, networking opportunities and so much more.

Applicants for the concurrent program must apply to both separately, and must be accepted to both programs to enroll. Selig SLB classes begin in the second year of the dual program, so students may apply to the program before entering ASU Law or anytime during their first year of law school.

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ASU Law is a highly ranked and respected public law school dedicated to educating the next generation of legal professionals. In honor of its namesake, Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, public service is at its core, and is committed to advancing justice in the communities it serves. Learning from some of the nation’s foremost scholars and innovative legal instructors, ASU Law graduates are educated to become skilled and compassionate advocates and difference-makers.

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Top 25%

of law schools in the U.S.

– U.S. News and World Report, 2027

#1

ASU worldwide rank for education, employability, faculty and research

– Center for World University Rankings, 2024

7:1

student-to-faculty ratio

Small class sizes and accessible faculty enhance classroom discussions and encourage the sharing of diverse perspectives.

85%

of 2024 Selig SLB graduates have sports jobs/internships within six months of graduation

85%

of total alumni are actively working in the sports industry

11

current Selig SLB students are working toward their JD degree

Experiential learning opportunities

Whether through one-of-a-kind events or engagement in student-led opportunities, ASU Law offers real-world opportunities that empower students to develop specialized skills in sports, law and business.

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Academic details

Sports Law and Business curriculum

The Master of Sports Law and Business degree requires 36 credits and can be completed between one and two academic years based on the student’s preference. The 36 credits are divided between required courses (21 credits), electives (9-12 credits) and an internship or applied project (3-6 credits). Applied Sports Marketing will be offered during the Spring term. Click here to view a detailed description of the program curriculum.

Required courses

Amateur Sports Law OR Professional Sports Law
Negotiations & ADR in Sports
Sports Analytics
Sports Marketing
US Law and Legal Analysis
Sports Career Strategies
Internship/Applied Project (3-6 Credits)

Elective courses (sampling)

MLB’s Impact on Law & Society
Law and Business of Sports Branding
Applied Marketing
NCAA Compliance
Pro Team Operations and Legal Issues
Regulatory Issues in the Sports Industry
Revenue Generation in Sports

The Selig SLB program offers Student Associate employment opportunities to select admitted students, allowing them to work directly with faculty and staff. These positions are awarded based on merit and a demonstration of the skills and experience necessary to perform the required job responsibilities.

Selig SLB Graduate Assistant Program with Sun Devil Athletics

The Selig SLB program has proudly partnered with Sun Devil Athletics to offer admitted SLB students the opportunity to work directly with ASU’s top-notch athletic program. Positions are awarded to those who have demonstrated excellence working in sports and a true understanding of the business of the industry. The number of positions available varies each year and is dependent on Sun Devil Athletics.

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Speakers at the 2025 Selig Speaker Series event

Hear from our students

Julia Jacome

MSLB '25

“From the moment I interviewed for the Selig SLB program and was accepted, (Assistant Dean) Aaron Hernandez believed in me. When I essentially took over the role of graduate assistant for social media, he backed me completely, trusting my vision and supporting everything I wanted to do with SLB’s social media. Coming into a new space where I didn’t know anyone could have been overwhelming, but Aaron made the transition seamless. More importantly, he’s taught me to trust my ideas, believe in my voice and have confidence in what I bring to the table, regardless of outside opinions. That might sound simple, but it’s something I’ve had to work on and continuously work through.”

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Kyle Goodier

Concurrent JD/MSLB ‘24

“My ‘aha’ moment came during my first year after participating in a negotiation competition at Tulane Law. Having to delve into the intricacies of the NBA's collective bargaining agreement for the first time truly opened my eyes to the strategic complexities of building a competitive roster. I was fascinated by the intersection of legal expertise and the business of sports. I knew then that I wanted to pursue a career as a salary cap professional in an NBA front office.”

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About Bud Selig

A legacy of leadership

"The goal isn’t just to succeed today but to leave something stronger for the people who come after you."

Selig SLB reflects the values and vison of Bud Selig, one of the most influential figures in the sports industry. As Commissioner of Major League Baseball, Selig guided the sport through expansion, labor negotiations and major change in the game’s business and on-field operations that have shaped today’s global game.

His legacy is not only foundational to the program but also present in our curriculum and in the student experience. Through ongoing engagement, students gain an up-close perspective on leadership, governance and decision-making at the highest level of sports.

Sports Law and Business expertise

The Selig SLB program is home to an impressive roster of faculty and staff with decades of experience working in sports. Faculty members provide unique insight and experience to students and dedicate their time to make sure SLB students can successfully navigate careers of their own after graduation.

Don E. N. Gibson

Associate Dean and Executive Director; Professor of Practice

Stephanie Jarvis

Faculty Director and Associate Teaching Professor; Principal, S Jarvis Consulting

Kevin Omell

Director of Admissions and Operations

Rachel Ometer

Program Coordinator

MLB Commissioner Emeritus Bud Selig

Sandra Day O'Connor Distinguished Professor of Sports in America

Ray Anderson

Professor of Practice

Marquita Armstead

Faculty Associate

Lon Babby

Faculty Associate; Former President of Basketball, Operations, Phoenix Suns

Dan Burns

Associate Faculty; Executive Chairman, EXOS. General Partner, Sonoran Founders Fund

Tony Defeo

Faculty Associate

Joe Garagiola Jr.

Professor of Practice; Senior Director of Special Projects, Diamondbacks

Deana Garner

Faculty Associate

Melissa Goldenberg

Faculty Associate; Senior Vice President and General Counsel,
Phoenix Suns/Phoenix Mercury

Mike Hackman

Faculty Associate

Caleb Jay

Professor of Practice; General Counsel, Arizona Diamondbacks

Frank Jee

Clinical Associate Professor

Christopher Lee

Clinical Assistant Professor of Marketing, W. P. Carey School of Business; Owner and Consultant, ChristopherLee.com

Shaun Mayo

Faculty Associate

Michael Mokwa

Professor and Pat Tillman Foundation Distinguished Professor of Leadership and Marketing, W. P. Carey School of Business; Faculty Associate

Katie Reifurth

Clinical Associate Professor

Sonja Robinson

Faculty Associate

Nakita Saxon

Director, Culture & Inclusion

Glenn Wong

Distinguished Professor of Practice (Retired)

Robert Yowell

Faculty Associate; President, Gemini Sports Group

Selig Sports Law and Business alumni

Selig SLB graduates have gone on to secure positions in some of the top sports organizations or law firms around the country. The flexibility of the program allows students to pursue their passions, whether they hope to go into marketing, operations, compliance, player development, communications or a related field.

Where Selig SLB graduates work

Arizona Cardinals
Arizona Diamondbacks
Baltimore Orioles
Baltimore Ravens
Chicago Bulls
Carolina Panthers
Dallas Mavericks
Detroit Tigers
Detroit Red Wings
Los Angeles Clippers
Los Angeles Sparks
Major League Baseball (MLB)
Major League Rugby
Minor League Baseball (MiLB)
Nashville Predators
National Basketball Association (NBA)
National Football League (NFL)
National Hockey League (NHL)
New York Islanders
New York Mets
Orlando Magic
Phoenix Suns
Seattle Seahawks
Tampa Bay Rays
Texas Rangers

Atlantic Coast Conference
Big 12 Conference
Fiesta Bowl
MAAC Conference
Missouri Valley Conference
National Collegiate Athletic Association
Big West Conference
Rose Bowl
Southeastern Conference
Sun Belt Conference
Sun Devil Athletics
Women’s Basketball Coaches Association

Adidas
Athletes First
Arizona Sports & Entertainment Commission
Arizona Sports & Events Alliance
AXS
CAA Icon
Divine Sports and Entertainment
DraftKings
Elevate
Excel Sports Management
EXOS
FanDuel
Formula 1
Influxer
Insight Sports Advisors
ISE Worldwide
John Deere Classic
LA28 United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee
Monumental Sports & Entertainment
Nike
Oak View Group
PGA of America
PGA Tour
Player 15 Group
Playfly
Red Bull
SportsTrust Advisors
Sports Business Ventures
Steve Levine Entertainment
The Familie
The Team
The Upper Deck Company
Unlimited Potential Basketball
U.S. Soccer Federation
United States Tennis Association
USA Triathlon
VaynerSports
William Morris Endeavor

Advisory and alumni boards

Dale Adams – Executive Director, Arizona Exposition and State Fair
Ray Anderson – Former Vice President for University Athletics and Athletic Director, Arizona State University
Lon Babby – Retired President of Basketball Operations, Phoenix Suns and Retired Player Representative
Jeff Benz – Arbitrator, Mediator, and Special Master, Jams
Kevin Blue – CEO and General Secretary of Canada Soccer
Dan Burns – Executive Chairman, EXOS Human Performance
David Brookbank – Co-Founder, IPC, Inc
Gregg Clifton – Partner, Lewis Brisbois (Phoenix Office)
Ahron Cohen – Venture Partner, ADvantage Sports Tech Fund
Willie Derrick Crawford – Vice President, Hearing Operations, National Collegiate Athletic Association
Woodie Dixon – Chief Legal Officer, Golden State Group
Richard Ensor – CEO and Founder, Broadwalk Sports Event Management
Sean Ford – Men’s National Team Director, USA Basketball
Dave Gardi – Senior Vice President, Football Initiatives, Washington Commanders
Brook Gardiner – Senior VP and General Counsel, MLS NEXT Pro
Melissa Goldenberg – Former General Counsel and Senior Vice President, Phoenix Suns
Robin Harris – Executive Director, The Ivy League
Rocky Harris – Chief Sport and Athlete Services, USOPC
Bill Hubbard – Chairman, Tokio Marine HCC – Specialty Group
Alexa Huchingson – Co-Founder, Banner Sports Group
Jeff Ianello – Executive Vice President of Client Partnerships, SeatGeek
Zaileen Janmohamed – President and CEO, Bay Area Host Committee
Caleb Jay – General Counsel, Arizona Diamondbacks
Scott Kaufman-Ross – Senior Vice President, Head of Fantasy and Gaming, National Basketball Association
Nina King – Vice President, Director of Athletics, Duke University
John Langbein – Liberty Media
Nona Lee – CEO and Founder, Truth DEI
Burke Magnus – President of Content, ESPN
Warde Manuel – Director of Athletics, University of Michigan
John Martin – Vice President, Media and Event Technology, NASCAR
Wade Martin – CEO, Baseball and Chief Commercial Officer, Unrivaled Sports
Bernadette McGlade – Commissioner, Atlantic 10
Lou Melendez – President, Lou Melendez, LLC
DeeDee Merritt - Managing Director, Leadership Development, NCAA
Vicky Neumeyer – Senior Vice President, and General Counsel, New Orleans Pelicans and New Orleans Saints
Dave Palanzo – Senior Vice President, Legal and Business Affairs, Women’s Tennis Association
Jeff Price – CEO, Heisman Trophy Trust
Tom Sadler – President and CEO, Arizona Sports and Tourism Authority (ASTA)
Bud Selig – Commissioner Emeritus, Major League Baseball
Debbie Spander – Founder and CEO, Insight Sports Advisors
Naima Stevenson – Partner, Lewis Stinson
Bill Strickland – Principal, Strickland Consulting
Ben Tario – Deputy Commissioner/Chief Financial Officer, Business and Legal Affairs, Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC)
Travis Tygart – Chief Executive Officer, U.S. Anti-Doping Agency
George VanderZwaag – Executive Director of Athletics, University of Rochester
Andrea Williams – Director of Athletics, University of Illinois Chicago

Angie Allen – Assistant Commissioner for Compliance & Student Athlete Well-Being, The Big West Conference
Tanner Martin – Director of Corporate Sponsorships, U.S. Air Force Academy Association & Foundation
Zoe Lamb – Senior Coordinator of Team Operations & Family Engagement, Chicago Bulls
Amanda Andalis – Special Events & Premium Hospitality Manager, U.S. Soccer Federation
Samuel Bilderbeck – Chief of Staff, Sports Business Ventures
Jackson McDonnell – Manager of Player Development & Complexes, Baltimore Orioles
Jessica Newton – Partnerships Strategy & Service Manager, Player 15 Group -Phoenix Suns, Mercury, Valley Suns
Austin Moore – Sales & Client Services Account Executive, Playfly Sports
Tay Hawker – Vice President of Talent, NOCAP Sports
Marshal Lamb – Assistant Tournament Director, John Deere Classic
Corbin Hill – Sports & Subscriptions Account Management Director, AXS
Rebecca Childress – Creative Project Manager, Arizona Cardinals Football Club
Nora Deleske – Business Development Coordinator, Elevate
Jordan Brown – Marketing Communications Manager, Rancho Solano Preparatory School
Trevor Goodwin – Associate Director ofMarketing and Promotions, University Athletic Association at the University of Florida

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Career Services

Career Services at ASU Law can help students identify goals, find employment opportunities and help students pursue their passions. The Career Services team offers hands-on interview preparation, resume reviews and the guidance job seekers need as they enter the workforce. That resource is available to students the moment they start their ASU Law journey and lasts long after graduation.

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Frequently asked questions

Program FAQ

The Selig Sports Law and Business Program is a master’s program that is housed in the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University. Graduates of this program will receive a master’s degree, not a JD degree. Applicants apply directly to the SLB program and are not required to complete the law application or take the LSAT unless they plan to pursue a concurrent JD/MSLB degree.

The MSLB degree is designed for students to achieve any desired path in the sports following graduation. Alumni of the program have gone on to jobs in the sports industry in areas such as operations, marketing/branding, compliance/legal, sales, community relations, communications, business development, sponsorships, student athlete/player development and more.

The Selig SLB program requires 36 total credits and can be completed between one and two years, based on the preference of the student. 30% of the Fall 2025 cohort are on a two-year track, 60% are on a one-year track and 10% are on the concurrent degree track. Graduate assistants with Sun Devil Athletics are required to do the program in two years due to work commitments.

Yes, an internship is required as part of the SLB curriculum. It is the responsibility of the student to secure an internship, but the SLB department will assist as best as we can in finding an internship. If the internship is completed over the summer, the student will have to pay for the summer credits through ASU.

No, the Selig SLB program is only available in-person with no online option.

To stay up to date on the Selig Sports Law and Business Program, follow our social media accounts on Instagram (@SeligSLB) and on LinkedIn (Selig Sports Law and Business Program), or submit a request for information. If you have any additional questions, reach out to the program at [email protected].

Admissions FAQ

Applicants must submit the MSLB application, a resume, personal statement, two reference contacts and an elevator pitch to apply for the SLB program. Visit the MSLB admission page for full application requirements and our application timeline.

The admissions committee considers factors such as your academic performance, quality of your application materials, including your personal statement and interview, and any relevant work experience you have had.

Yes, the Selig Sports Law and Business Program is open to and welcomes international students.

Yes, it is $500 to confirm your seat.

Financial Aid FAQ

The cost of this program can be found on the tuition and fees page. For more information about the program and tuition fees, please reach out to Eric Border at [email protected].

The Selig SLB program does not currently offer scholarships. Although, outside of the program, Sun Devil Athletics offers graduate assistant positions, including a select few that are only offered to SLB students. You can read more about these positions here.

(Subject to further discussion with Sun Devil Athletics)

The expected time for completion of the JD/MSLB concurrent degrees is seven semesters. The estimated cost for both degrees is six semesters of JD tuition and fees plus a potential seventh semester of MSLB exclusive course tuition and fees to finalize that portion of the program. ASU awards both degrees concurrently at the same time.

Master of Sports Law and Business (MSLB)

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Learn the law. Master the business. Get in the game.

#1 in the U.S. for legal master's graduates

– NCES, 2019 - 2024

Learning outcomes

Concurrent Juris Doctor/Master of Sports Law and Business (JD/MSLB)

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Why ASU Law?

Top 25%

of law schools in the U.S.

#1

ASU worldwide rank for education, employability, faculty and research

7:1

student-to-faculty ratio

85%

of 2024 Selig SLB graduates have sports jobs/internships within six months of graduation

85%

of total alumni are actively working in the sports industry

11

current Selig SLB students are working toward their JD degree

Experiential learning opportunities

Selig SLB video gallery

Academic details

Sports Law and Business curriculum

Required courses

Elective courses (sampling)

Selig SLB Graduate Assistant Program with Sun Devil Athletics

Hear from our students

Julia Jacome

MSLB '25

Kyle Goodier

Concurrent JD/MSLB ‘24

A legacy of leadership

"The goal isn’t just to succeed today but to leave something stronger for the people who come after you."

Sports Law and Business expertise

Selig Sports Law and Business alumni

Where Selig SLB graduates work

Professional sports

College sports

Other sports organizations

Advisory and alumni boards

Advisory board

Alumni board

Stay connected with us

Career Services

Frequently asked questions

Program FAQ

Is the Selig Sports Law and Business Program a master’s program or a law program?

What can I do with a MSLB degree?

How long does it take to complete the program?

Is an internship required?

Can the Selig SLB program be done online?

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Admissions FAQ

What do I need to do in order to apply to the Selig SLB program?

How are application materials reviewed?

Is the Selig SLB program open to international students?

Is a deposit required to enroll in the Selig SLB program?

Financial Aid FAQ

What is the cost of this program?

Does the Selig SLB program offer scholarships?

What is the cost to complete the JD/MSLB concurrent degree program?