Sport Management (M.S.)
The purpose of the Master of Science degree in Sport Management is to offer graduate level instruction based in theory while providing opportunities to apply competencies to practical settings. This program will enhance the management skills and decision-making abilities of the participants in the program at a cost commensurate with graduate level public education, and significantly lower on a cost-per-credit basis than private graduate level education.
The Master of Science degree program in Sport Management offers curriculum to prepare students for professional careers in the sport management industry. Students who successfully complete the program pursue career interests that may range from athletic administration in public and private schools, colleges, and universities, to the private sector, including sport clubs and professional athletics. This program requires an on-site internship of at least seven credit hours and the successful completion of the Sport Management Comprehensive Examination.
For more information on these programs, contact the Graduate College at (570) 422-3570 or Dr. Jaedeock Lee, Sport Management Graduate Coordinator, (570) 422-3340, jaedeock@esu.eduor 226 Zimbar Hall.
Illustrative Plan of Study
All graduate students pursuing a Master of Science degree with a Major in Sport Management will complete the following coursework (minimum 34 total credits required):
The minimum course requirements are as follows:
Required core courses
27 credits coursework, 7 - 10 credits internship:
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| SMGT 513 | Advanced Research Methods |
| SMGT 519 | Sport & Society |
| SMGT 523 | Administration: Physical Education & Sport Programs |
| SMGT 546 | Planning & Management of Sports Facilities |
| SMGT 547 | Sports Business & Finance |
| SMGT 548 | Sports Marketing |
| SMGT 549 | Sports & the Law |
| SMGT 550 | Sport Personnel Management |
| SMGT 570 | Introduction to Research |
| SMGT 586 | Field Experience & Internship (7 - 10 semester hours arranged) |
Elective courses
Students may choose the following elective coursework:
| Course Number | Course Title |
| SMGT 551 | Application of Computers to Sports Management |
| SMGT 553 | Ethical Issues in Sports Management |
| SMGT 559 | Public Relations in Sport Management |
Final graduation requirement
Students are required to take a comprehensive exam based on the required coursework.
Contact Information
- Campus Address
- Zimbar-Liljenstein
- Phone:
- (570) 422-3495
- Fax:
- (570) 422-3824 (Fax)
- Title of Department Leader
- Department Chair Sport Management
- Name
- Dr. Jaedeock Lee
- E:
- jaedeock@esu.edu
- Phone:
- (570) 422-3340
