Master of Science in Sport Management
The mission of the graduate Sport Management degree program is to effectively prepare students for a variety of executive positions within athletic and sport organizations at the community, educational, and/or professional levels. Students will be provided quality instruction, the latest technology, opportunities for research and professional development, field-based experiences, and excellent internship opportunities. In return, students are required to become acquainted with relevant issues in the field, understand the research process, and represent the program’s goals and objectives in the industry. Individuals completing the program will be ready to assume leadership positions in the sport management and/or academic domains.
Please submit the following documents to the Office of Graduate Admissions:
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Official transcript form the baccalaureate degree granting institution
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Two Recommendation Letters
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Statement of Intent/Interest
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Official GRE Scores
Prospective students should contact the Sport Management Graduate Coordinator for a list of additional materials that may be required for admission consideration. Students who do not meet the entrance requirements may be conditionally admitted for one semester, pending approval from the Sport Management Graduate Coordinator. Students admitted to the program on a conditional basis are allowed to complete a maximum of 6 graduate hours.
The Master of Science in Sport Management degree program offers two options: thesis and non-thesis. Students choosing the thesis option are required to complete 36 credit hours comprised of 30 hours of coursework and 6 hours of thesis. Students choosing the non-thesis option are required to complete 36 credit hours comprised of 30 hours of coursework and 6 hours of practicum.
Code | Title | Hours |
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Master of Science in Sport Management (Thesis option) | ||
Specified Courses | ||
KINE 5362 | Legal Issues In Sports | 3 |
KINE 5363 | Ldrshp In Hlth Promo/Sport Mgt | 3 |
KINE 5370 | Sport Mkt: Theory & Practice | 3 |
KINE 5371 | Sport Finance And Sales | 3 |
KINE 5373 | Event & Facility Management | 3 |
KINE 5374 | Appld Rsrch Mthd-Kin & Spt Mgt | 3 |
KINE 5382 | Community and Media Relations in Sport | 3 |
KINE 5383 | Sport Consumer Behavior | 3 |
KINE 5384 | Revenue Generation in Sport | 3 |
KINE 5389 | Sports In American Culture | 3 |
Thesis | ||
KINE 6098 | Thesis | 3 |
KINE 6399 | Thesis | 3 |
Total Hours | 36 |
At the conclusion of the program, all students are required to pass a comprehensive written examination covering content from select courses, exclusive of the thesis, if applicable. Those selecting the thesis option are also required to successfully complete an oral defense of their research study. The comprehensive examination can be taken when the student is within his/her final 6-hours of coursework and must be completed at least three-weeks prior to the graduation date. Students must be enrolled during the semester in which the comprehensive examinations are taken.
Code | Title | Hours |
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Master of Science in Sport Management (Non-Thesis option) | ||
KINE 5362 | Legal Issues In Sports | 3 |
KINE 5363 | Ldrshp In Hlth Promo/Sport Mgt | 3 |
KINE 5370 | Sport Mkt: Theory & Practice | 3 |
KINE 5371 | Sport Finance And Sales | 3 |
KINE 5373 | Event & Facility Management | 3 |
KINE 5374 | Appld Rsrch Mthd-Kin & Spt Mgt | 3 |
KINE 5382 | Community and Media Relations in Sport | 3 |
KINE 5383 | Sport Consumer Behavior | 3 |
KINE 5384 | Revenue Generation in Sport | 3 |
KINE 5389 | Sports In American Culture | 3 |
Practicum | ||
KINE 5334 | Graduate Internship | 3 |
KINE 5334 | Graduate Internship | 3 |
Total Hours | 36 |
Notes
Student must have Graduate Standing for all courses in the program.