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PhD Kinesiology - Sport Management and Policy at University of Georgia

University of Georgia, United States

Programme overview

This program prepares students to be scholars in the areas of law and risk management, sport marketing and consumer behavior, and social and cultural aspects of sport. Students develop their research skills throughout the program and take coursework in research methodology, statistics, sport management, and their research specialization area.

Faculty: Mary Frances Early College of Education  |  Duration: 67 credit hours  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Athens, GA, United States

What you will study

67 credit hours total. Required courses include KINS 8500 (12 hours) Seminar in Sport Management; KINS 9000 (3 hours) Doctoral Research; KINS 9300 (15 hours) Doctoral Dissertation; ERSH 4300/6300 Applied Statistical Methods in Education; QUAL 8400 Qualitative Research Traditions.

Career pathways

Graduates of this program typically pursue careers in academia, while some pursue employment in industry and athletics administration.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Apply to the UGA Graduate School and include the following: 3 Letters of recommendation CV Official GRE scores Statement of Purpose (emphasizing goals, objectives, and research ideas). Statement of Purpose should summarize your career goals and how the degree program would help you attain those identified goals. Ensure you describe your research interests and how your interests fit with a specific faculty member within the Department of Kinesiology. Unofficial transcript (3.0 minimum GPA) Previous coursework and training should reflect preparation for advanced study in Sport Management and Policy. International students: For students whose primary language is not English, proof of English proficiency is required. Students need to submit official university documents according to the UGA Graduate School requirements. Students will also have to show certificate of finances upon acceptance to the program. Application deadline is January 10th for the following fall.

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.

Duration: 67 credit hours

Apply through the official page: https://grad.uga.edu/

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