Sport Management, M.S.

General Program Information

Charles Jones, Ph.D., Graduate Program Coordinator
Box 70671
(423) 439-4637
e-mail: jonescw1@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.

Articulation Agreement

Once the Certificate coursework is completed, students with a B or better grade in all classes may choose to continue their studies and apply for admission into the M.S. in Sport Management. For these applicants, all 18 credits for the certificate may apply toward the M.S. degree. These applicants will not be required to submit GRE scores for admission into the M.S. program.

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

Sport Management Core Requirements: 24 credits

• SALM 5430 - Administration of Sport, Esports, & Recreation (3 credits)
• SALM 5220 - Issues in Sport Management (3 credits)
• SALM 5225 - Facilities & Event Management in Sport & Recreation (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, Esport, and Recreation 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)