Overview

The Business Administration and Sport and Entertainment Management M.B.A. / M.S.E.M. at the University of South Carolina offers a unique dual-degree pathway for ambitious professionals. This integrated programme allows students to earn two distinct graduate qualifications simultaneously, focusing on the intersection of corporate leadership and the global entertainment industry. By consolidating credit hours, participants can complete their studies in a significantly reduced timeframe.

Why Business Administration and Sport and Entertainment Management at the University of South Carolina?

Students benefit from the combined prestige of the Darla Moore School of Business and the College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management. The university is home to world-class faculty who are recognised leaders in their respective fields. This programme is particularly distinguished by its high national rankings and its position as a leading academic centre within the SEC and the global education market.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: USD 572 per credit
National fee: USD 572 per credit
Local fee: USD 572 per credit

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Syllabus

The curriculum is designed to build both professional and personal intelligence, focusing on the strategic needs of modern venues and sports organisations. Modules may include:

Event Promotion
International and Domestic Business
Leadership
Planning and Strategy
Management
Marketing and Advertising

Careers with Business Administration and Sport and Entertainment Management

Graduates are prepared for high-level leadership roles across the global sports and entertainment sectors. The programme provides the necessary foundation for long-term career advancement in diverse workplace settings, including professional sports organisations, finance departments, and marketing firms.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Financial Accounting;
Quantitative Methods;
Competing Through People;
Managerial Accounting;
Financial Policies;
Managerial Economics.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

48 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Columbia, United States

Disciplines

Business Administration Sports Management View 313 other Masters in Sports Management in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Required

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Other requirements

General requirements

Submit a separate application to each program. Visit General Graduate School Application and select the program pairing from under the Combination Degree heading. The primary application will set Sport and Entertainment Management (see SPTE Admissions page); the secondary application (free) will set One Year Master of Business Administration (see DMSB Admissions page). Each program will make its own admissions decision. Acceptance into one program does not guarantee acceptance in the other.

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

13728 USD / year

≈ 13728 USD / year
Out-of-State

13728 USD / year

≈ 13728 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

13728 USD / year

≈ 13728 USD / year

Living costs

Columbia

United States

999 - 1508 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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