Sport Management, M.S.

General Program Information

Graduate School Contact:

Fiona Goodyear; goodyear@etsu.edu; 423-439-6148

Amanda Greene, Ed.D., Assistant Professor, Sport Management Program Coordinator
Box 70654
(423) 439-5257
e-mail: greenea@etsu.edu

or

Dr. Natalie Smith, Assistant Professor, Sport Management Program Coordinator

Box 70671
(423) 439-4382
e-mail: smithnl4@etsu.edu

Mike Ramsey, Ph.D., Professor, Department Chair
Box 70671
(423) 439-4375
e-mail: ramseym@etsu.edu

Faculty: Amanda Greene; Natalie Smith; Charles Jones.

This course is offered 100% online only.

Admission Requirements

Program Admission Requirements

The following are required for admission into the M.S. in the Sport Management graduate program:

1. An undergraduate degree in physical education, sport management, or closely related field;
2. GRE scores or GMAT scores in lieu of GRE scores;
3. 2.7 cumulative undergraduate grade point average on a 4.0 scale;
4. Resume and contact information for at least three academic references;
5. Essay explaining goals and reasons for desiring to study with the Department of KSRM and ETSU.

Required Courses: 24 Credit Hours

• SALM 5230 - Legal Issues in Physical Education and Sport (3 credits)
• PEXS 5430 - Administration of Physical Education and Athletics (3 credits)

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• SALM 5670 - Sport Management Research (3 credits) or
• EDFN 5950 - Methods of Research (3 credits)

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• SALM 5220 - Issues in Sport Management (3 credits)
• SALM 5225 - Planning and Operating Facilities in Physical Education, Fitness and Sports (3 credits)
• SALM 5232 - Sport Communication and Media Relations (3 credits)
• SALM 5243 - Sport Marketing (3 credits)
• SALM 5245 - The Financing of Sport (3 credits)

Other:

Thesis or Non-Thesis Options

• PEXS 5960 - Thesis (3-6 credits) (6 credits required)  or
• SALM 5250 - Internship in Sport Management (6 credits)
• Electives (approved by advisor) 6-9 credits
  (6 for thesis students, 9 for non-thesis students)

Total Hours Required: 36-39 Credit Hours