The M.S. in Sport Management equips students with the skills and experience needed for careers in the evolving sports industry. The program combines classroom learning with real-world applications, guided by experienced faculty. Students are encouraged to gain field experience, enhancing their expertise and expanding career opportunities after graduation.
The M.S. in Sport Management offers an exceptional educational experience that unites classroom instruction and practical infield applications while working with an experience and nationally renowned faculty committed to working closely with each student.
This mission is achieved by:
Students applying to the M.S. in Sport Management can choose between our online or resident programs.
M.S. in Sport Management
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30
Major
1-2 years
A minimum of 30 semester hours of graduate study is required for the M.S. in Sport Management.
Every M.S. student completes a minimum of 9 hours in the core program area, research and statistics (9 hours). Students will also select either the administration or analytics track, each consisting of 12 hours. Students will also have the option to select one option area (6 hours).
Students who have not completed an internship or who lack professional work experience within the sport and recreation field will complete a 3- hour internship (SPTM 6270) as one of the electives within the degree program.
Applications for admissions to graduate programs must be submitted to the University of Mississippi Graduate School through the online application process.
Students must submit an online application through the Graduate School website. Complete online applications will include:
Instructions for submitting application materials such as test scores and transcripts can be found on the Graduate School website.
For questions about the submission process, contact the Graduate School.
The world of Sport Management is a wide and varied one.
Students have ample opportunity to explore that world during their time in the program. Here are a few related organizations you can check out, if you'd like to explore the wider world of Sport Management.
Our Sports and Recreation Administration degree programs are now the B.S. and M.S. in Sport Management. This change comes with new courses, new ways of thinking, and new opportunities.
Check out some of the key classes you’ll encounter as a Sport Management graduate student. Curious about what else is offered? Browse the full catalog of courses.
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Basic and advanced concepts of activities that fall under the broad category of marketing with application to sport and related organizations. Learning emphasis will include applicable knowledge of these concepts and best practices in sport marketing that are relevant to a wide range of careers.
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3 credits
The study of theoretical and practical issues relevant to the management and administration of sport organizations and the services they provide.
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3 credits
This course is designed to provide future sport business professionals with theoretical and practical knowledge of marketing principles, management, communication processes, and current business issues. This course will primarily focus on the application of key marketing and communication strategies utilized in contemporary sport organizations
Median income for Recreation Coordinator in 2024.
Mean annual income for Sports Agents in 2025.
Job outlook for Fitness Trainers and Instructors for 2024 to 2034 (much faster than average).
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