Overview

Key facts

Sport Management students at Sam Houston State University will be provided quality instruction, the latest technology, opportunities for research and professional development, field-based experiences, and excellent internship opportunities. In return, students are required to become acquainted with relevant issues in the field, understand the research process, and represent the program’s goals and objectives in the industry. Individuals completing the program will be ready to assume leadership positions in the sport management and/or academic domains.

The Master of Science in Sport Management degree program offers two options: thesis and non-thesis. Students choosing the thesis option are required to complete 36 credit hours comprised of 30 hours of coursework and 6 hours of thesis. Students choosing the non-thesis option are required to complete 36 credit hours comprised of 30 hours of coursework and 6 hours of practicum.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Legal Issues In Sports

Ldrshp In Hlth Promo/Sport Mgt

Sport Mkt: Theory & Practice

Sport Finance And Sales

Event & Facility Management

Appld Rsrch Mthd-Kin & Spt Mgt

Community and Media Relations in Sport

Sport Consumer Behavior

Revenue Generation in Sport

Sports In American Culture

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Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-19 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-13 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-05-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-25 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-05-15 00:00:00 , National

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SHSU strongly encourages international students outside the U.S. to apply at least 90 days before the beginning of the semester for which they are applying.

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Huntsville, United States

Disciplines

Sports Management Health Sciences Sport and Exercise Science View 456 other Masters in Sport and Exercise Science in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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General requirements

Graduate Admissions Application
Application Fee
Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0
Official transcript from the baccalaureate degree-granting institution
Contact information for 2-3 references. This list should include the full names, emails, phone numbers, professional titles, and relationship to applicant.
A letter of intent outlining educational/career goals and how the sport management program at SHSU could help the applicant meet those goals

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

18048 USD / year

≈ 18048 USD / year
Out-of-State

18048 USD / year

≈ 18048 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

9488 USD / year

≈ 9488 USD / year

Living costs

Huntsville

United States

964 - 1786 USD / month

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

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