Master of Arts in Education – Sport Management

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Program Link:
https://education.wsu.edu/graduate/sportmanagement/
Program Handbook:
https://education.wsu.edu/documents/2015/10/sport-management-handbook-2015-2016.pdf/
Student Learning Outcomes:
https://education.wsu.edu/graduate/sportmanagement/sportmanagementoverview/
Total Graduate Faculty in Program:
7
Total Core Graduate Faculty in Program:
5
Graduate Students in Program:
15
Priority Deadlines:

  • Fall January 10
  • Spring July 1

Program Deadlines:

  • Fall July 1
  • Spring November 1

Campus:

  • Pullman

International Student English Proficiency Exams

International students may need to surpass the Graduate School’s minimum English language proficiency exam scores for this program. If the graduate program has unique score requirements, they will be detailed below. Otherwise, please refer to the Graduate School’s minimum score guidelines.

  • TOEFL – iBT
  • IELTS
  • Duolingo

Degree Description:

The College of Education offers a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Sport Management in which students can choose either a thesis option (typically for those pursuing a research degree and the possibility of a Ph.D.) or a non-thesis option (typically for those seeking to work as a practitioner in the sport industry). The program of study in Sport Management is a full-time two year degree. The program offers graduate assistantships teaching lower division undergraduate sport management courses. Graduate assistantships are also available in various departments on campus including the Athletic Department and University Recreation.

Admission Requirements:

01. A WSU Graduate School general application (including application fee). In GradCAS search for Washington State University – Master of Arts in Sport Management (choose the thesis or non-thesis degree).

02. Current resume or vitae documenting your educational attainments, professional experiences (including part-time and student work), and highlighting any sport-related and sport-management-related work and/or research experience.

03. Letter of Intent (suggested length: approx. 500 words) that includes the following elements:

  • A summary of how your academic (and, if relevant, professional) experiences have prepared you for graduate school. This summary should clearly indicate how your qualifications and abilities will allow you to successfully complete a master’s degree. Please avoid generalities and platitudes; we applaud the fact that most applicants are passionate about sports and are hard-working, responsible individuals, but this information is not usually helpful in making admissions decisions.
  • A discussion of your current or anticipated career trajectory, or of potential career paths you are exploring. This portion of the statement should explain why you are interested in a particular career or industry sector and indicate how a master’s degree will further these interests.

04. Three letters of reference, two of which should be written by former university professors and address your academic qualifications. (Applicants who graduated with a bachelor’s degree more than 5 years ago can provide three professional reference letters.) The references should address the student’s ability to make sense of new or incomplete information; synthesize different types/sources of information; clearly communicate ideas in writing; simultaneously manage multiple projects and deadlines; work and think independently; work in a small group; and speak/present in front of a group. Once you have submitted your online application, your references will be contacted by the College.net service via email with directions for submitting their letters of recommendation.

05. Complete Educational History and Transcripts from any colleges/universities:

  • Where any degrees have been granted or are expected.
  • That show any graded bachelor’s work and/or graduate-level work (including doctoral) taken after the bachelor’s degree.
  • Unofficial copies may be uploaded with your Graduate School application for application review.
  • If admitted, you will be required to submit official copies to the WSU Graduate School.

06. International Students must meet the university’s English proficiency and funding requirements. Please view the current requirements.

07. OPTIONAL: Additional information that may support your application: Examples include proof of notable academic, professional, or other accomplishments.

08. IF NECESSARY: GPA Context Statement. The Graduate School at Washington State University requires applicants to have achieved a minimum undergraduate cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.00 (B Average). If your GPA is below a 3.00, please include a brief statement explaining the circumstances and indicating why you believe you will be able to maintain a graduate-level GPA above a 3.00 if you are granted and exception to this requirement.

Student Opportunities:

Potential assistantships with WSU University Student Recreation (UREC) or WSU Athletics.

Career Opportunities:

Our graduates find jobs in sport industry sectors such as professional sport, collegiate sport, recreational sport, youth sport, and international sport, with careers in areas such as event management, sport marketing and promotion, sport journalism, media relations, recreation management, ticket sales, community relations, etc.

Career Placements:

Intercollegiate athletics departments (vice president for intercollegiate athletics, assistant athletic director for eligibility and student success, general manager of ticket solutions, assistant coach, marketing and promotions coordinator, media relations coordinator, event management coordinator, compliance coordinator, assistant director of athlete academic support services); university recreation departments (assistant director for integrated communications and group fitness; coordinator of competitive sports and youth programs; coordinator of fitness services, strength and conditioning; coordinator of member services; health promotions and engagement coordinator); professional sports teams (group sales account executive, corporate sponsorship assistant director, ticket office assistant director, assistant general manager, sales coordinator); high school athletics director; assistant managers for golf and tennis clubs; championships assistant for intercollegiate athletics conference; assistant director for state high school athletic association; state director of tourism.

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