M.S. Sport Management

 

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Be sure to check out all of the following information which is included in this site:

  • General overview
  • Admission requirements
  • Contact information for the graduate sport management faculty advisors
  • Degree requirements
  • Downloadable internship guide
  • Downloadable "Why Sport Management" & Potential Career Opportunities
  • Overview

    Are you seeking an advanced degree?  Do you have a passion for the business of sport?

    The ETSU graduate Sport Management degree provides students with the opportunity to critically examine a wide variety of sport industry-related themes and issues.  Our program emphasizes both academic preparation along with required practical field experiences.

    5 Key Points to the MS Degree:

    1. Flexibility of online, asynchronous program.
    2. Industry focused & cutting edge
    3. Knowledgable & caring faculty with years of sport industry experience
    4. Affordable with some funding available

    5. Successful alumni working in a large array of sport fields including the NCAA, Power 5 schools, pro sports, HS sports, as well as recreational sport fields. For example, 85% of 2018-2019 graduate work full-time in sport industry

     

    Although the number of potential careers within athletics is virtually limitless, here are just a few examples:

    • Sport Performance Segment: collegiate athletics director, racetrack marketing director, private fitness facility manager, campus recreation director, professional promotions coordinator, collegiate ticket sales manager, etc...
    • Sport Production Segment: sales representative for a sports equipment company, manager for a sporting goods retail store, events coordinator at a professional facility, etc...
    • Sport Promotion Segment: sport media producer, financial analyst for a sport sponsorship management company, legal consultant for a sport business licensing company, etc... 
  • Admission Requirements

    Regular Admission:

    Each of the following items are required for admission into the graduate-level Sport Management Program.  The review committee considers everything equally, so being particular strong in one area could definitely help you gain admission despite a weakness in one or more of the other categories.

    • Undergraduate degree in physical education, exercise science, sport management or closely related field (Transcripts required for all universities attended, incl. dual-credit programs)
    • 2.7 cumulative undergraduate grade point average on a 4.0 scale
    • Resume and contact information (i.e., name, address, telephone, e-mail address) for at least three academic references
    • Essay explaining goals and reasons for desiring to study with the Sport Management Program

    Conditional Admission:

    Students who are unable to meet regular admission requirements, may apply for conditional admission.

  • Graduate Degree Requirements

     

    • SALM 5230   Legal Issues in Physical Education and Sport (3)
    • SALM 5430   Administration of Sport, Esports, & Recreation (3)
    • SALM 5670 Sport Management Research (3)
    • SALM 5220    Issues in Sport Management (3)
    • SALM 5225  Facilities and Event Management in Sport & Recreation (3)
    • SALM 5232    Sport Communication and Media Relations (3)
    • SALM 5245    The Financing of Sport (3)
    • SALM 5243    Sport, Esport, and Recreation Marketing (3)
    • PEXS 5960    Thesis (6)  OR
    • SALM 5250    Internship in Sport Management (6)

     Electives (3-6 hours)

    • As approved by the Advisor, such as Esports Management & Governance, Sport in Society, Sport Sales, or Esports Performance Mgmt, among others
    • Thesis students - 3 credit hours
    • Non-Thesis students (internship) - 6 credit hours

     Total: 33 (Thesis) or 36 (Non-Thesis) Hours

  • Downloadable Documents
  • Financial Assistance

    Various forms of financial assistance are available through the Office of Financial Aid. In addition, Graduate Assistantships and Tuition Scholarships are available in the Department of Sport and Recreation Management. Other opportunities may be available in campus recreation, intercollegiate athletics, student activities, and other campus areas. 

  • Program Information

    For more information please contact the Sport Management Graduate Program Coordinator:


    Dr. Charles Jones
    Department of Sport and Recreation Management
    Box 70671 
    East Tennessee State University 
    Johnson City, TN, 37614-1701 

    Telephone: (423) 439-4362
    Fax: (423) 439-4382
    E-mail: jonescw1@etsu.edu