Master of Science in Sport Management

Program Overview

The Master of Science in Sport Management serves to develop students’ conceptual skills, theoretical comprehension, and practical knowledge in order to prepare them as next generation leaders in the sport industry. The degree leads to a wide variety of career choices, opening doors in the growing world of college athletics. Sport management graduates work in school, university, and college settings as athletic administrators, in public relations/marketing, or in professional or amateur sports areas in coaching or other areas that support athletes.

Admission Requirements

• Applicants must have a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• Applicants must have a grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale on the most recent 60 credit hours or 3.0 overall.
• Applicants must provide a formal Statement of Goals that should explain in at least 500 words why they want to be admitted into the program and what they plan to do with the degree. 
• Applicants must provide a current resume or curriculum vitae.
• Applicants must provide two letters of recommendation from individuals who can speak to the applicant's academic potential and professional capabilities. One should be from a university faculty member who is familiar with the applicant's work as a student. One should come from a supervisor in which they have evaluated the applicant's current or prior work.

Program Requirements

For a complete list of program requirements, please see the program sheet.