Overview
Key facts
- Sports are a major provider of high dollar entertainment which makes the industry very business oriented. Due to the economic magnitude of the sports industry, the demand for higher educated sports managers is at an all-time high. According to the Occupational Outlook Handbook, employment of sports and entertainment managers is much faster than the average increase for all occupations.
- A larger population will continue to participate in organized and spectator sports for recreation and entertainment. Job growth will also be driven by the increasing number of retirees who are expected to participate in more leisure activities. Additionally, future expansion of new professional teams and leagues as well as college athletic programs will create additional openings for sport administrative staff.
- The M.S. Sports Administration Program at Marshall University allows students exposure to modern methods of business communication, sport marketing, sport finance and economics, ethical and legal issues in sport business, facility management and more
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Ethics in Sport
- Plan & Dev Athletic Facility
- Sport Law / Legal Concern in PE and Athletics
- Sport in the Social Process/History and Philosophy
- Administrative Theories in Physical Education
- Research Method in Sport Studies
- Sport Finance/Economic
- Marketing Management of Sport Industry
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , National
- Apply before , International
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Marketing Sports Management Health Sciences View 323 other Masters in Sports Management in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Submit Your Application
- The application requires a $150 non-refundable application fee
- Official Transcripts and Evaluations: Official final bachelor’s degree transcript and degree certificate must be sent in the original language, accompanied by a certified English translation and contain ALL college or university academic credits and grades. The transcripts must be sent directly to the Marshall University Office of Admissions by the registrar or equivalent office at the institution that you attend.
- Evidence of English Language Proficiency
- Affidavit of Financial Support
Tuition Fee
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International
21434 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 10717 USD per semester during 12 months. -
National
21434 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 10717 USD per semester during 12 months. -
In-State
15746 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 7873 USD per semester during 12 months.
Metro Residents: $7873
Living costs for Huntington
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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