MS Sport Management at University of Massachusetts Amherst

Programme overview

The MS in Sport Management is delivered by the McCormack Department of Sport Management, one of the few sport management programmes housed within a business school. It combines business, leadership and sport-specific education.

What you will study

The curriculum blends theory with practice, with classes in sport marketing, market research, sport communications, event management, sales promotion and sport analytics.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Highly competitive admission based on academic history, motivation, aptitude for graduate work and managerial experience. At least 1 year of full-time professional work experience is recommended for the 1-Year MS. Minimum GPA 3.0 for the programme (Graduate School minimum 2.75) unless extenuating circumstances are shown. GMAT/GRE recommended but not required; applicants without a score can make a case through strong professional experience or academic accomplishments such as a doctorate/JD, or a bachelor's degree with GPA 3.2+ and 2+ years of professional experience. Personal statement, resume, transcripts and up to four letters of recommendation. International applicants: Graduate School accepts TOEFL 80 (before January 2026) or 4 (from January 2026), programme strongly prefers 100 or 5; IELTS minimum 6.0 (7.5+ preferred); Duolingo 120+ preferred. Deadline February 1; priority review with interviews for applications completed by November 1.

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.

Intake: Fall

Duration: 1 year (1-Year MS option)

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