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This program is structured in accordance with emerging National Association of Sport and Physical Education (NASPE) and the North American Society for Sport Management (NASSM) Guidelines.
Specifically, students graduating from the Master of Science Degree program in Sport Management will be able to:
- Apply content knowledge of the professions of sport management and business management to an internship experience.
- Prior to the beginning of their internship experience, apply knowledge of the sport management profession and demonstrate the appropriate skills of the sport management profession.
- Demonstrate competencies associated with the contemporary field of sport management (e.g. ability to perform the various management functions.)
Mission Statement of the Program
The Master of Science Degree program with a major in sport management provides students with the foundation of professional preparation in sport management within an academic mission that offers high quality programs and prepares graduates to enter a complex, changing global world with competence and confidence. The area of study is consistent with the North American Society of Sport Management (NASSM) review protocol.
Program of Study
Student Qualifications/Undergraduate Prerequisites/Support/Advisement
Students should possess a common body of knowledge essential for successful advanced study in sport management. This body of knowledge typically includes undergraduate coursework or life experience contributing to a foundation of knowledge in the following areas: sport studies; health and physical education; and hotel and tourism.
Typical time to finish
Students enrolling in the program on a full-time basis will have an opportunity to complete the required coursework within a full academic year and, depending on their internship and other program requirements, will typically complete all their degree requirements in three full semesters.
Illustrative Plan of Study
All graduate students pursuing a Master of Science degree with a Major in Sport Management will complete the following coursework (34 total credits required):
The minimum course requirements are as follows:
**Required Core (27 Credits): SMGT 513, SMGT 519, SMGT 523, SMGT 546, SMGT 547, SMGT 548, SMGT 549, SMGT 550, SMGT 570, *SMGT 586(7 semester hours arranged)
Elective Courses: SMGT 551, SMGT 553, SMGT 559
*Students are required to complete an internship (SMGT 586) 7-10 Credits
Final graduation requirement
Students are required to take a comprehensive exam based on the required coursework.
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