The DeVos ExperienceWhere Sport Meets Business
The DeVos Sport Business Management Program prepares students for careers in the business of sport through collaborative learning, real-world experiences and a global network of industry connections.
About DeVos Sport Business
Explore the experiences, opportunities and connections that set the DeVos Sport Business Program apart.
- Expert Faculty: Renowned faculty and industry experts bring academic expertise and real-world sport business insight to the program
- Distinguished Alumni: The DeVos Sport Business Management Program has graduated more than 350 distinguished alumni who are located all over the world
- National Advisory Board: Senior leaders from across the sports, business, and cultural industries provide strategic guidance, expertise, and valuable industry perspective
- Current DeVos Students: The strength of the DeVos program starts with its students. Each cohort brings together talented, driven individuals with diverse backgrounds and a shared commitment to building careers in the business of sport.
- DeVos Legacy: The DeVos family’s enduring support continues to advance the program and create opportunities for future sport business leaders.
2026 Sport Business Ranking
No. 4 in the World
Ranked No. 4 globally by SportBusiness Global Postgraduate Rankings 2026*
No. 2 in the nation
No. 1 in Florida
*Rankings based on two surveys, completed by course leaders and program alumni who graduated three years prior to the ranking year.
Where Sport Meets BusinessMSBM/MBA Dual Degree
The DeVos Sport Business Management Program is a dual-degree graduate program that prepares students for careers across the dynamic sports industry. Students earn both a Master’s in Sport Business Management (MSBM) and a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA), combining specialized sport business knowledge with a strong foundation in business strategy, leadership and management. Through an integrated, team-based curriculum, hands-on learning and professional development opportunities, students gain valuable real-world experience and build connections with industry leaders.
Future Sport Business Leaders Undergraduate Sport Business Minor
The Undergraduate Sport Business Management Minor at UCF is designed to develop future business leaders in the sport and entertainment industry. All courses within the program strive to provide students with substantive knowledge and practical skills that will help students succeed as business professionals. Students in the program also learn about the business side of the sport and entertainment industry by participating in a variety of volunteer, internship and other experiential learning opportunities.
Inspiring Others Richard & Helen DeVos Foundation
The late Richard and Helen DeVos are the namesakes and founders of the DeVos Sports Business Management Program at University of Central Florida (UCF). The DeVoses realized the importance of investing in a program that equips graduates with the skills necessary to succeed in the competitive field of sports management and offers them the tools to understand the unique nuances of the industry. Their generosity has left an indelible mark on UCF, propelling the sports business management program to new heights.
