Sport Management, M.S.

General Program Information

Graduate School Contact:
Fiona Goodyear; goodyear@etsu.edu; (423) 439-6148

Natalie L. Smith, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Graduate Programs 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.

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 is preferred. Other degrees will be considered by the graduate coordinator.
2. 2.7 cumulative undergraduate grade point average on a 4.0 scale;
3. Resume and contact information for at least three academic references;
4. 500-750 word statement of purpose explaining goals and reasons for desiring to study with the Sport Management Program.

Sport Management, M.S. Degree Requirements: 33-36 credits

Sport Management Core Requirements: 24 credits

• PEXS 5430 - Administration of Physical Education and Athletics (3 credits)
• SALM 5220 - Issues in Sport Management (3 credits)
• SALM 5225 - Planning and Operating Facilities in Physical Education, Fitness and Sports (3 credits)
• SALM 5230 - Legal Issues in Physical Education and Sport (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)
• SALM 5670 - Sport Management Research (3 credits)

Thesis Option: 9 credits

• PEXS 5960 - Thesis (3-6 credits)  (6 credits required)
• Advisor Approved Electives (3 credits)

Non-Thesis Option: 12 credits

• SALM 5250 - Internship in Sport Management (6 credits)  
• Advisor Approved Electives (6 credits)