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Master of Sports Law and Business

Allan “Bud” Selig Sports Law and Business program

The Allan “Bud” Selig Sports Law and Business program at the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University is centrally located in vibrant downtown Phoenix. This unique program blends sports, law, and business from a nationally ranked law school with world-class faculty, including MLB Commissioner Emeritus Allan “Bud” Selig. Phoenix is a destination for the next generation of sports professionals, boasting opportunities for working, learning, and networking in every major industry in American sports.

36

Total credit hours

80%

of 2021 graduates have sports jobs/internships within 6 months of graduation

93%

of faculty actively works in sports industry while teaching

Master of Sports Law and Business degrees

Student opportunities

The Allan “Bud” Selig Sports Law and Business program is proud to offer admitted students Graduate Assistant opportunities to work directly with the MSLB Graduate Assistant team. Graduate Assistantship positions are awarded to recipients based on those who demonstrate exceptional experience working in sports, as well as a sincere understanding and background of the required qualifications and duties of the desired role.

Allan “Bud” Selig Scholars Program

Commissioner Selig and the Sports Law and Business Program select one MSLB candidate and one JD candidate each academic year to be awarded the Allan “Bud” Selig Scholarship. This scholarship is given to candidates that demonstrate exceptional academic achievement and true passion for the societal impact of sports.

MSLB Graduate Assistantship Program with Sun Devil Athletics

The Allan “Bud” Selig Sports Law and Business program is proud to partner with Sun Devil Athletics in offering admitted MSLB students the opportunity to work directly with the Athletics Department.

Click below to learn more about the Allan "Bud" Selig Scholarship and the MSLB Graduate Assistantship.

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Sports Law and Business Expertise

The Allan “Bud” Selig Sports Law and Business program has an impressive roster of faculty who bring an extensive amount of expertise to the program. The MSLB faculty provide unique insight into many sports professions and dedicate their time to help MSLB students confidently and successfully navigate the sports industry.

 

 

Aaron Hernandez

Aaron Hernandez
Executive Director; Assistant Dean, Allan “Bud” Selig Sports Law and Business Program

Evan Singletary

Evan Singletary
Director, Allan “Bud” Selig Sports Law and Business Program

Glen Wong

Glenn Wong
Distinguished Professor of Practice (FSC), Allan “Bud” Selig Sports Law and Business Program

Griffin Limongelli

Griffin Limongelli
Program Coordinator, Allan “Bud” Selig Sports Law and Business Program

Stephanie Jarvis

Stephanie Jarvis
Teaching Associate Professor, Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law; Principal SJarvis Consulting

Michael Mokwa

Michael Mokwa
Professor and Pat Tillman Foundation Distinguished Professor of Leadership and Marketing, W. P. Carey School of Business; Faculty Associate, Sports Law and Business Program

Commissioner Emeritus Allan H. Bud Selig

Commissioner Emeritus Allan H. "Bud" Selig
Sandra Day O'Connor Distinguished Professor of Sports in America

Don E. Gibson

Don E. Gibson
Professor of Practice
CEO, Brandtheon

Christopher Lee

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

Melissa Goldenberg

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

Jessica Guffey

Jessica Guffey
Faculty Associate, Group Director, Brand and Marketing
at OH Partners

Caleb Jay

Caleb Jay
Professor of Practice, General Counsel, Arizona Diamondbacks

Dana Hooper

Dana Hooper
Faculty Associate, Shareholder at Greenberg Traurig, LLP

Ray Anderson

Ray Anderson
Professor of Practice, Vice President for University
Athletics/Athletics Director,
Sun Devil Athletics

Lon Babby

Lon Babby
Faculty Associate, Former President of Basketball, Operations, Phoenix Suns

Natesh Rao

Natesh Rao
Faculty Associate, Sr. Associate AD, Sun Devil Athletics

Annie Riches

Annie Riches
Faculty Associate, Senior Digital Media Strategist - Paid Social

Robert Yowell

Robert Yowell
Faculty Associate, President, Gemini Sports Group

Dan Burns

Dan Burns
Executive Chairman, EXOS. General Partner, Sonoran Founders Fund; Associate Faculty, Sports Law and Business Program

Keevan Statz

Keevan Statz
Clinical Assistant Professor, W. P. Carey Marketing

Frequently asked questions about the Master of Sports Law and Business program

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 J.D. 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 SLB program is comprised of 36 total credits and can be completed in either one year or two years, based on the preference of the student. 58% of the 2021 cohort is on a two-year track, with the other 42% on a one-year 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 SLB program is only available in-person with no online option.

Applicants must submit the SLB application, resume, personal statement, two references, and an elevator/marketing pitch to apply for the SLB program. Go to the SLB admission page for full application requirements and our application timeline.

The three main factors considered by the admissions committee are previous sports experience, academic performance, and quality of your application materials. For reference, the median GPA for our 2021 class was 3.55 and 100% of students in the 2020 and 2021 classes had previous sports experience, which includes volunteering, internships, jobs, and student athlete experience.

The cost of this program can be found on the tuition and fees page. For more information about program and tuition fees, please reach out to Eric Border at eric.border@asu.edu.

The SLB program offers two Selig Scholarships each year, along with several graduate assistant positions with the program. 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.

 

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

To stay up to date on the Sports Law and Business Program, follow our social media accounts on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook (@SeligSLB) as well as our LinkedIn. If you have any additional questions, reach out to the program at mslbasu@asu.edu.