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PhD Sport Management at University of Massachusetts Amherst

University of Massachusetts Amherst, United States

Programme overview

The PhD in Sport Management trains researchers and educators in sport and business management, merging the McCormack Department of Sport Management with Isenberg doctoral training. Students are funded through a guaranteed graduate assistantship.

Faculty: Isenberg School of Management  |  Department: Mark H. McCormack Department of Sport Management  |  Duration: Generally 4 years  |  Intake: Fall  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Amherst, MA, United States

What you will study

Students complete 45 credits of coursework with seminars in sport management theory and research methods, statistics and electives, then pass qualifying and comprehensive examinations, take a professional colloquium, and write and defend a dissertation while teaching at Isenberg.

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Entry requirements

Applicants must hold an accredited US degree or foreign equivalent with acceptable GPAs and submit GMAT or GRE scores, a personal statement and resume, and letters of recommendation. Admission is for fall only. Application deadline December 15 (priority consideration). Preparation expected in calculus, matrix algebra, probability, sampling, estimation, hypothesis testing, experimental design and regression, though some strong applicants are admitted without meeting all prerequisites.

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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: Generally 4 years

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