Overview

This interdisciplinary Sport Management graduate program at the University of Kansas is trains professionals who are seeking administrative positions within all sectors of the sports industry.

Within those sectors, this graduate program supports careers in:

Sport Management
Player and Team Management
Journalism & Sports

Program emphasis areas are delivered by drawing on the rich diversity of a major research university and coursework from the academic departments at the University of Kansas.

Key Facts

Flexibility – Blended coursework that combines face-to-face sessions, online learning, and field experiences that make it the perfect options for the working professional.

Program Reputation - KU’s Master’s Degree in Sport Management is offered through the KU School of Education, which was recently ranked 8th in the nation according to U.S. News & World Report’s Best Public Education Schools.

Professional Network – Instructors and fellow graduate students will offer a broad-based knowledge of the field, lifelong friends and fellow colleagues from their programs. Builds a sense of connection for your sport management career.
Access to KU Athletics - Students at KU benefit from access to a robust, high-caliber athletics department which can facilitate learning and field-based experiences that is unmatched at other universities.
Hands-on learning – KU’s Master’s program in Sport Management offers unique opportunities for students to engage in developing research and learning through the Amateur Sport Research Center.
Available funding – Academic scholarships for students in the sport management program are supported through the Dr. Bob Run.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Understanding Research in Education
Socio-cultural Dimensions of Sport
Ethics in the Sport Industry
Sport Marketing
Organizational Behavior in Sport
Sport Finance

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-06-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-19 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Lenexa, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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General requirements

A completed online application
Official transcript(s) of your completed bachelor's degree from an accredited university
An undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher (on a 4.0 scale). Students with a GPA below 3.0 should contact an Admissions Advisor at 855-639-7799 for more information
Resume or CV
Two letters of recommendation
Personal statement
Application fee of $65 ($85 for international students)
For international applicants: IELTS or TOEFL scores to prove your English proficiency

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

20712 USD / year

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Out-of-State

20712 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

8806 USD / year

≈ 8806 USD / year

Funding

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