Core Requirements (33 hours)

Admission Requirements

The Graduate School is now offering standardized test waivers to applicants of this program for this program. There is currently no GRE requirement for this degree!

The Master of Science in Sport Management prepares professionals for advanced careers in the expanding sport industry by enhancing their critical thinking skills and exposing them to expert knowledge and research in the field of sport. The curriculum is designed to enable students to acquire and demonstrate a set of management skills and an understanding of the sport industry through a combination of required core courses, electives, research and experiential components.

This master’s degree program is available fully online, on the Hattiesburg campus, or a combination of online and traditional courses.

Admission Requirements

Admission requirements and procedures are the same as the admission standards outlined by the graduate school. See Academic Requirements and Procedures. In addition to the admission standards, applicants must submit a current resume and statement of purpose letter.

Applicants desiring to apply for a test waiver should contact the Sport Management Graduate Coordinator when applying for the program.

Program Requirements and Academic Policies

See General Degree Requirements and General Academic Information.

The University of Southern Mississippi is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools of Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). Additionally, the online Sport Management degree is also accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). That means you can expect a program with the highest standards and quality.