Overview
Key Facts
The Sport Administration program at the Mississippi State University provides advanced training for students seeking leadership positions in fields such as professional sport, collegiate sport, recreational sport, sport marketing/sponsorship, sport event/facility management, ticketing operations/sales, and sport media/communication.
Designed for aspiring professionals, the program seeks to balance classroom education with practical experience, as students complete an internship prior to graduation. The program also offers students a thesis option, best suited for those pursuing careers in higher education.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Sport Administration
- Funding of Sport
- Sport Law
- Sport Sponsorships
- Event & Facility Management in Sport
- Sport Ethics
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Sports Management Sports Sciences View 323 other Masters in Sports Management in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- A completed MSU Graduate School application form
- Official transcripts from all institutions attended since high school
- Three professional letters of recommendation.
- A written statement of purpose, which should highlight the applicant’s qualifications, abilities, and academic/professional background; the statement should reflect a strong sense of career direction relevant to the program the applicant is seeking to enter.
- A resume/curriculum vitae
- TOEFL or IELTS scores (only required for international applicants whose native language is not English; refer to the MSU Graduate Catalog for specific English language test score requirements).
Tuition Fee
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International
25294 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 25294 USD per year during 12 months. -
National
25294 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 25294 USD per year during 12 months. -
In-State
9248 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9248 USD per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Starkville
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.