Sport Management, M.A.

Expand career opportunities combining sports and business.

DEGREE:

Master of Arts (M.A.)

DELIVERY:

Online

LOCATION:

Morehead

TIME REQUIRED:

36 Credit Hours

Course Requirements

What You'll Learn in the sport management master's Program

Increase skills and knowledge to plan, organize and direct sports programs, events and facilities. You will receive instruction in various aspects of sport management, including governance, organization, finance, media relations and legal issues.

What You Can Do with a sport management master's degree

Our sport management master's degree program prepares you for management careers with amateur, collegiate, and professional sports teams, as well as in facilities and events management and sports merchandising. You’ll develop important skills like speaking, writing, teamwork, critical thinking, and professionalism.

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Athletic Director
Athletic Program Coordinator
Corporate Partnerships Manager
Event Manager
Sports Agent
Sports Business Development Manager
Sports Facility Manager
Sports Information Director
Sports Marketing Manager
Sports Media Relations Director

ESPN
Nascar
Tampa Sports Authority
YTH Sports
YMCA

Admission to the sport management master's program

General admission to graduate study.
Admission is determined by an admission index computed as follows: Index = (undergraduate GPA x 200) + GMAT score. The index must equal at least 900. A minimum GMAT score of 400 is required, but the GRE equivalent score may be considered.
A minimum 2.5 GPA in a related undergraduate field is required.
After submitting and reviewing all application materials, students may be conditionally admitted to the sport management program. Conditionally admitted students may be required to successfully complete selected undergraduate prerequisites and/or maintain additional program conditions.