A sports management MBA degree can prepare you for a career as a top executive, which are in high-demand in nearly every industry, including sports management. As of May 2020, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook estimates job growth for general and operations managers to increase by about 9% from 2020 to 2030, faster than average, accounting for an estimated increase of 226,300 jobs in the field.1 An MBA in sports business is well worth the investment for those equally involved in sports and business, as it offers a great deal of leadership strategy and franchise management.