Overview
Graduates who successfully complete this program work in a variety of sport industry segments, including professional sport, collegiate sport, event management, public relations, marketing agencies, non-profits, as well as international sport organizations.
In 2019, the Sports Administration MSc program at Georgia State University was ranked as the #13 graduate program in the world and #11 in North America by SportBusiness International.
Careers
The following are a few examples of where our students have been hired:
- Professional Teams: Atlanta Braves, Dream, Falcons, Hawks
- Campus Recreation: USF, LSU, Notre Dame
- Athletic Departments: Alabama, Clemson, Georgia Tech, Penn State
- Conferences: SEC, Big East
- Agencies: IMG College, Collegiate Consulting, LEJ Sports Group
- Events: Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl, Super Bowl Host Committees
- Sport Media: Bleacher Report, 92.9 The Game, Turner Sports
- Facilities: Georgia World Congress Center, Madison Square Garden
Programme Structure
Courses include:- Sport Organizational Behavior
- Sport Management and Leadership
- Cultural Aspects of Sport
- Sport Marketing
- Sport Law
- Methods of Research in Education
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Marketing Management Studies Sports Management View 323 other Masters in Sports Management in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Online Application
- Application Fee of $50
- Goals Statement (upload with the application) – must indicate specific area of interest
- Resume (upload with the application)
- Three Letters of Recommendation (identify your recommenders on the application) – one letter should be from a former professor or instructor who can evaluate your academic promise
- Official Transcript(s): undergraduate degree with minimum 2.75 GPA required for admission consideration
- GRE scores
Tuition Fee
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International
30216 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 15108 USD per semester during 12 months. -
National
30216 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 15108 USD per semester during 12 months. -
In-State
9552 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4776 USD per semester during 12 months.
Living costs for Atlanta
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.