Master of Arts in Education -Sport Management
About
All graduates will be able to:
1. Incorporate an understanding of ethical, legal, and socio-cultural issues in managerial decision making and policy determinations in sport
2. Employ sound principles of strategic planning, financial management, risk management, and human resource management in sport
3. Apply fundamental knowledge and practical understanding of sport marketing, communication, and event management principles
4. Utilize critical thinking and abstract reasoning skills in analyzing sport management issues and in managerial planning and decision making
5. Demonstrate information literacy and oral, written, and group communication skills
6. Develop research skills and utilize sound theoretical frameworks relevant to the different aspects of the sport industry.
Requirements
Entry Requirements
To apply, please provide the following information: a WSU Graduate School online application; a supplemental department application; a current resume documenting your educational attainments, professional experiences, and highlighting any work and/or research experience in sport and sport management; a statement of purpose (suggested length: approx. 500 words) as outlined in the supplemental application and including the following elements: how your academic (and, if relevant, professional) experiences have prepared you for graduate school, and a discussion of your career trajectory or potential career paths and how a master's degree will benefit you; three letters of reference as outlined in the supplemental departmental application; transcripts showing all previous college or university coursework; and (for international students only) TOEFL or IELTS scores. GRE or other standardized test scores are optional.
English Program Requirements
- TOEFL - iBT 80
- IELTS Band 7
- GRE optional
Career
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.
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.
Fee Information
How to Apply
Gather Your Documents
Check the admission requirements for information about academic standards and required documents.
Your application for admission must include:
- Official transcripts
- Proof of English language proficiency
- Copy of your passport identification page or national identity card
Get the admission application and other necessary forms.
Prepare Your Information
You will want to prepare some information before beginning your online application.
- Be ready to answer questions about your anticipated visa status
- Be ready to tell us how you meet the language proficiency requirement (through an English proficiency exam score or an exam waiver)
You may upload electronic copies of your documents when you submit your application online. If you upload transcripts they will be considered unofficial. It is best to send transcripts separately after you submit your application.
Complete the Application and Submit Documents
To complete the application and submit it for our review you will need to pay the $70 application fee by credit card or wire transfer. If you have questions about paying this fee please contact us.
If you do not wish to upload documents into the application, or do not have them ready to upload and submit, you may mail or email them to the International Undergraduate Admissions Office when you submit your application.
Office of International Programs
International Undergraduate Admissions
Kruegel Hall
PO Box 643251
Pullman, WA 99164-3251
USA
[email protected]
United States of America, Pullman