Sport Administration, M.S. at Georgia State University

Programme overview

Graduates who successfully complete this program work in a variety of sport industry segments, including professional sport, collegiate sport, event management, public relations, marketing agencies, non-profits, as well as international sport organizations. In 2023, the Sport Administration M.S. program was ranked as the #12 graduate program globally and #8 Graduates’ Choice by SportBusiness International.

Faculty: College of Education & Human Development | Department: Kinesiology and Health | Duration: Minimum of 36 semester hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Atlanta, GA, United States

What you will study

Program of Study Master of Science in Sport Administration Major (27) Required (15): KH 6480 Sport Organizational Behavior (3) KH 7100 Sport Management and Leadership (3) KH 7200 Cultural Aspects of Sport (3) KH 7410 Sport Marketing (3) KH 7610 Sport Law (3) Research Requirement Select One Course (3): EPRS 7900 Methods of Research in Education (3) KH 8825 Research Design (3) MK 8200 Marketing Research (3) Internship or Thesis Track Requirement Select One Course (6): KH 7662 Internship in Sports Management (6) KH 7990 Master’s Thesis (6) Electives (12) Students may take courses of their choice in consultation with a faculty advisor from those listed here.

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Application information

Entry requirements

When applying to the Sport Administration, M.S. program, you will need to submit several documents for review. Online Application Application Fee of $50 Goals Statement (please draft an essay that addresses the following questions; upload with the application) Why are you applying to the sport administration program and why are you applying to Georgia State University’s program? (around one (1) page in length) Describe your experiences with a sport (as a player, spectator, fan, employee, volunteer, etc.) and what problems or issues in the industry concern you because of your experiences. (around one (1) page in length) Resume (upload with the application) One Letter of Recommendation (identify your recommender on the application) – the letter should be from a former college professor or instructor who can evaluate your academic promise. Coaches and other comparable individuals who have not seen you in an academic setting are not recommended. Official Transcript(s): Undergraduate degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA required for admission consideration.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate programmes (degree, certificate, non-degree and transient): $50 non-refundable application fee; Executive MBA and Executive Doctorate in Business Administration: $100; graduate re-entry: $25. Deadlines vary by college and programme.

Apply through the official page: https://education.gsu.edu/admissions/graduate/

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