MASTER OF SCIENCE IN SPORTS AND PERFORMANCE ENGINEERING
Shape the future of sports, health and human performance with Villanova University’s forward-looking Master of Science in Sports and Performance Engineering.
Villanova University’s 30-credit Master of Science in Sports and Performance Engineering (MSSPE) program applies engineering principles to address complex challenges across the global athletics technology landscape. Designed for those pursuing careers in the technology behind how we move, the program emphasizes human-centered design—from robotics to biomechanics to wearable technology—and prepares you for helping individuals when they’re on the field, in the classroom and throughout their careers.
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Industry Connections and Partnerships
Villanova Engineering graduates are united by a shared commitment to social responsibility and the greater good. Their dedication to sustainability and their pursuit of ethical, innovative solutions will help build a safer, healthier and more equitable world for all.
Villanova’s Master of Science in Sports and Performance Engineering extends our College’s mission by preparing graduates to lead in an emerging field where engineering, sports performance and human potential can intersect, interact and make a difference.
Our alumni network, affectionately known as Nova Nation, includes more than 40,000 Villanova Engineering graduates who can also be found making an impact in their own leadership roles all around the world.
FAST FACTS
100% online, on-campus or hybrid options
Dedicated sports engineering.
Division I excellence.
Thesis or nonthesis curriculum options
WHY CHOOSE VILLANOVA’S MS IN SPORTS AND PERFORMANCE ENGINEERING?
Specialized Electives
Specialized electives in
high-demand areas including:
- Data Analytics (machine learning, biostatistics, experimental design)
- Business Entrepreneurship (emerging technologies, research-driven innovation)
- Technology (biomechanics, sensors, dynamics, engineering simulation)
A Thriving Network
Villanova University offers meaningful ways to connect—whether you’re learning online or on campus. Build a professional network that connects you to leaders and innovators in human performance. As a student in Sports and Performance Engineering, you become part of a powerful network of engaged alumni, industry partners and world-class faculty.
Expert
Faculty
Our engineering programs are led by instructors with extensive industry experience and research expertise—professionals who have worked or are currently working in the field. Their insights don’t just enhance what you learn in class—they inform the guidance and
support they offer.
Practical Knowledge
Our extensive curriculum offers comprehensive coverage of Sports and Performance Engineering and practical, real-world applications. Gain cutting-edge skills to advance your career in sports and performance engineering and beyond.
ATTEND AN INFO SESSION
Join us for a virtual information session! Learn more about Villanova’s Master of Science in Sports and Performance Engineering program and the application process. We will discuss curriculum, ways to specialize the degree, flexibility in scheduling and the opportunities for growing your career. We save plenty of time for Q&A.
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EXPLORE MORE
Villanova's Master of Science in Sports and Performance Engineering is an extension of an innovative initiative through which faculty and students are applying engineering principles to enhance human performance. Through the creation of novel, human-centered technologies that leverage engineering design, research and application, these projects enable all people—not just athletes—to live their best lives. Learn more about our research, or dive deeper into the MSSPE program.
READY TO MAKE AN IMPACT?
Advance your career by designing technologies that elevate human performance and potential with Villanova University’s Master of Science in Sports and Performance Engineering. Join a prestigious institution where advanced learning empowers you to drive innovation—both in your career and all across the digital world.