MS in Sport Management -Texas A&M University
Description
- Degree: The Masters of Science in Sport Management
- Duration: Approx 18 to 24 months
- Start: Fall/Spring term
- Modality: Offline
- Language: EnglishÂ
The Masters of Science in Sport Management program provides students the skill sets necessary to become future leaders of sport organizations as administrators, managers, and decision makers.
Students are prepared for careers in university and interscholastic athletic departments, professional sports, media and communications operations, health and country clubs, charitable and youth organizations, as well as a diversity of roles in the areas of sport marketing and promotions, facility management and planning, event management and planning, and activity programming.
Both thesis and non-thesis tracks are available to students in the M.S. program.
CURRICULUM
Course Hours Required Research Core (6 credit hours) SPMT 601 Research Methods for Sport Organizations 3 SPMT 690 Theory of Research Sport Management (Statistics course) 3 Required Sport Management Core (21 credit hours) SPMT 610 Management of Sport Organizations 3 SPMT 611 Financial Management in Sport 3 SPMT 612 Personnel Management in Sport 3 SPMT 613 Diversity Ethics in Sport Organizations 3 SPMT 615 Sport Marketing 3 SPMT 616 Sales and Revenue Generation in Sport 3 SPMT 617 Sport Media and Communications 3 Electives Sport Management Electives Suggestions: (choose 9 credits) SPMT 623 Athletics Administration 3 SPMT 630 Sport Economics 3 SPMT 640 or 689 Psychology for Coaches 3 SPMT 642 Best Practices in Coaching 3 SPMT 646 Ethics in Coaching 3 SPMT 655 Sport Law 3 SPMT 683 Practicum in Sport Management 3 SPMT 684 Internship in Sport Management 3 SPMT 685 Directed Studies* 1-12 SPMT 689 Special Topics in … (unique topical courses) 1-4 Outside Area Courses (These may be substituted as electives) Typical outside areas of focus: MGMT, MKTG, EDAD, or 3 another student interested area TOTAL CREDIT HOURS NEEDED FOR GRADUATION 36
FAQ
- IS THERE ANY OPPORTUNITY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE?
Yes, there are opportunities for financial assistance through the following offices: Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid
- WHEN IS THE INTERNSHIP OFFERED?
Students may complete the internship during the spring, summer (10-week), or fall semesters. The internship experience (work hours) must be completed during the semester in which you are registered for the course.
INTERNSHIP CATEGORIES/SETTINGS
- Professional Sports
- Minor-League Sports
- College Athletics
- Scholastic Athletics
- Campus Recreation
- Community Recreation
- International Sport Federations
- Sport Marketing
- Sport Media
- Health & Fitness
