Overview

In this online recreation master's program, Sports Management, here at Northwest Missouri State University you will enrich your knowledge in areas such as sports communication, facility design and management, and finance and marketing in recreation. Our core coursework covers broader topics such as data analytics, risk management, grant writing, and human resources.

In addition to pursuing a broad range of career advancement options after graduation, our online students may join campus associations and student organizations—such as the Health Science and Wellness Future Professionals—to broaden networking opportunities with peers.

Career opportunities in sports management:

Youth Sports Director
Operations Director
Facilities Manager
Athletic Director

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Methods in Health, Physical Education and Recreation

Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis of Data

Sport Communication

Recreation Facility Design and Management

Finance and Marketing Recreation

Issues in Sport

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International

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National students: There is no deadline for admission applications as the university has a rolling admissions process.

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Maryville, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

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Required

A minimum overall GPA of 2.75 on the undergraduate transcript from a regionally accredited institution OR an undergraduate overall GPA of 2.50 to 2.74 from a regionally accredited institution and a 3.0 GPA on six hours of required graduate coursework at Northwest in the major program where admission is requested

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General requirements

To apply for this program, you must meet these requirements:

A minimum overall GPA of 2.75 on the undergraduate transcript from a regionally accredited institution OR an undergraduate overall GPA of 2.50 to 2.74 from a regionally accredited institution and a 3.0 GPA on six hours of required graduate coursework at Northwest in the major program where admission is requested.
Documentation of ONE of the following:

Score of 280 or higher on GRE combined score

3.0 Overall undergraduate GPA

Two years of documented full-time employment (minimum average 30 hours per week) in the field of study

Successful completion of another master's degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education with at least a 2.75 GPA

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

12210 USD / year

≈ 12210 USD / year
Out-of-State

12210 USD / year

≈ 12210 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

12210 USD / year

≈ 12210 USD / year

Funding

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