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M.S. Sport and Entertainment Management at University of South Florida

University of South Florida, United States

Programme overview

The M.S. in Sport and Entertainment Management is a Muma College of Business programme built on industry partnerships, internships, mentorships and a global emphasis. It prepares students for leadership roles in the global sport and entertainment industry and sits within an AACSB-accredited college.

Faculty: Muma College of Business  |  Department: School of Marketing and Innovation  |  Duration: 36 credit hours minimum  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Tampa, FL, United States

What you will study

36 credit hours: 21 core hours (Sport/Entertainment Marketing, Sport and Entertainment Law, Sport Business Analytics, Sport and Social Issues, Sport and Entertainment Finance, Global Environment of Sport, Sales and Fundraising), 6 elective hours, a 3-hour comprehensive exam/portfolio and a 6-hour internship (thesis optional).

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must meet USF admission and English proficiency requirements. Required: personal interview with a committee of programme faculty; personal statement addressing career focus and aspirations; admission to and completion of the USF MBA or another MBA with a Concentration in Sport Business; minimum 3.00/4.00 average for all graduate work completed.

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.

Master's and Educational Specialist admission is offered for Fall, Spring and Summer semesters.

Final university deadlines for master's and Educational Specialist programmes: June 1 for Fall, October 15 for Spring, February 15 for Summer. Programme-specific priority deadlines apply for funding and consideration; priority applications receive maximum consideration and later applications are considered on a space-available basis.

The nonrefundable graduate degree-seeking application fee is $30, paid through the Online Graduate Application site; international applicants may pay by electronic fund transfer from international banks. Test scores (GRE, GMAT, TOEFL, etc.) are required only if the programme requires them.

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