MBA & MSEM Business Administration and Sport and Entertainment Management at University of South Carolina

Programme overview

The Master of Business Administration and Master of Sport and Entertainment Management Combination Degree is designed to train for long-term career advancement in the fields of sport, entertainment and venue management. Expand your business acumen and elevate your leadership potential while gaining cutting-edge expertise in sport and entertainment. Our Master of Sport and Entertainment Management program is consistently recognized as a leader in the SEC and among the top programs worldwide, and the Darla Moore School of Business is celebrated for its world-class M.B.A.

Faculty: College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management / Darla Moore School of Business | Duration: 12-15 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Columbia, SC, United States

What you will study

Earning the combination degree sets the stage for advanced career opportunities in the businesses of sport and entertainment. Learn from some of the world’s top business and sport and entertainment faculty members who are leaders in their respective fields.

Career pathways

Potential careers include Professional Sports Operations Specialist, College Athletics Staff Member, Live Entertainment Manager, Venue Manager.

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Application information

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 applications are accepted for Fall, Spring and Summer terms; Fall applications open the prior September, Spring applications open in January and Summer applications open in May.

The graduate application fee is $50 per primary application, reinstated effective August 1, 2026. Deadlines are programme-specific. The Moore School of Business, the Arnold School of Public Health and the College of Nursing use their own applications; the Moore School charges an additional $50 application fee for graduate programmes.

Apply through the official page: https://www.sc.edu/admissions-at-sc/applications/index.php

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