MSEM Sport and Entertainment Management at University of South Carolina

Programme overview

Prepare for a leadership career in sport, entertainment or venue management in one of the world’s leading programs. South Carolina's Department of Sport and Entertainment Management unites theory and practice at the highest level with an award-winning roster of exceptional faculty members. Their industry expertise brings unprecedented value into the classroom and is matched only by the scholarship of the department's impactful research.

Faculty: College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management | Department: David and Nicole Tepper Department of Sport and Entertainment Management | Duration: 31-36 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Columbia, SC, United States

What you will study

Students electing the thesis option complete required courses, a thesis and electives. Students electing the non-thesis, or professional, option complete required courses, elective course work and a comprehensive final exam.

Career pathways

Potential careers include Booking Agent, Athletics Administration, Event Promoter, Entertainment Media expert, eSports Manager, Venue Operator.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admissions (University of South Carolina Academic Bulletin): The Admissions Office should normally admit applicants who meet the following conditions: Applicant has a minimum total GRE score is 300 and Quantitative and Verbal percentile minimums are 50%. (note we consider waivers for the GRE and will probably remove this requirement in the future for the online program) Undergrad GPA of at least 3.0 Relevant work experience of at least 3 years Two satisfactory letters of recommendation

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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