Masters

An MBA with a focus on Sports Management will give you a detailed overview of what it takes to run and manage a sports organisation, especially from a business viewpoint. Subjects like marketing, finance, operations, accounting, etc. will comprise the core curriculum. Though the subjects taught in an MS degree are almost the same, it is much more specific. You will study those subjects firmly embedded within the context of sports. MBA usually offers the option to choose 3-5 electives on sports related subjects. Similarly, an MS usually offers options to dive deeper into a certain area of interest (sports ethics, coaching, media management, psychology etc.) through offering electives. You might also be better-off doing an MS considering the networking opportunities. There is a much higher possibility of finding peers who are in it for the long haul while pursuing an MS degree.
An MS takes the cake for internship opportunities too, given the fact that they usually have much deeper connections with local and professional sports organizations. In a nutshell, it is wiser to choose an MBA if you want a chance to peek into the sports industry, but also want to keep your options open. But if sports is the only place where you see yourself down the line, MS should be the way to go. Here is a story of an Indian aspirant studying Sports Management Australia. Learn more about how to get into the top MS universities in the world.