Jan 27, 2026  
CURRENT 2025-2026 Graduate Catalog 
    
CURRENT 2025-2026 Graduate Catalog

Sport Management, MS


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Program Description

The M.S. in Sport Management offers a truly unique program and curriculum. The program can be completed in one- year, completely online, and it includes a Project Management certificate. Further, the online M.S. in Sport Management affords an opportunity for place-bound professionals across the region and the nation who wish to pursue a business degree that emphasizes the application of business principles to the sport industry.  Students receive a thorough background in the application of these principles, as well as legal, financial, promotional, ethical, and social aspects of the global sport industry.

Admission Requirements

In addition to the admissions criteria established by the Graduate School, the program also requires the following:

Test Scores

While not required, applicants who wish to strengthen their applications may submit GRE or GMAT scores.

GPA and/or previous degree

An undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is recommended.

Essay or Narrative Statement

Applicants must submit a minimum 500-word essay including professional aspirations and a discussion of a current issue in the sport management field that is related to the applicants career goals. Research used to support your response should be cited according to APA.

Letters of Recommendation

Two letters of recommendation from people who have observed the applicant in a professional and/or academic capacity.

Resume and/or Experience

Current resume.

Additional Requirements

There are no required prerequisite courses, but applicants should possess strong analytical and communications skills.

Major Requirements (30 hours)


The Master of Science in Sport Management with a Certificate in Project Management requires successful completion of 30 semester hours of graduate course work.  The certificate in Project Management is awarded upon completion of the degree.  Coursework for the M.S. in Sport Management includes:

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