Overview

The Sport Management program of the University of Minnesota combines theoretical instruction and practical experience to prepare students for success in the sports industry and marketplace. Students develop the tools of research and learn core concepts through an interdisciplinary curriculum with an emphasis on cultivating new ideas and improving operations in the sport industry.

Which degree is right for me? MA vs MEd program

The School of Kinesiology offers different types of master’s degree programs:

The master of science/master of art (research based)
and the master of education (professional based).

Don’t know which program best fits you? Review our MA vs MEd program information to help choose the program that's right for you.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Sport Finance

Programming and Promotion in Sport

Sport Management Ethics and Policy

Organization and Management of Physical Education and Sport

Legal Aspects of Sport and Recreation

Sport and Society

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

30 credits (for MS) and 36 credits (for MA)

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Sports Management View 337 other Masters in Sports Management in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

It is highly recommended that applicants contact the professor they are interested in working with before applying online

Applications must be completed online and the fee ($75 for permanent U.S. residents, $95 for international students)

Complete an online application

Upload a personal statement

Upload a diversity statement

Upload a copy of GRE scores

Upload copies of unofficial transcripts

Upload one (1) scholarly writing sample

Upload three (3) letters of recommendation

Graduate assistantship application (if interested)

Tuition Fee

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International

29580 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14790 USD per semester during 24 months.
National

29580 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14790 USD per semester during 24 months.
In-State

19116 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9558 USD per semester during 24 months.

Living costs for Minneapolis

1130 - 2045 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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