Sports Management
- Degree Levels:
- Master
- Delivery Options:
- Online
Sports Management M.S.
The Sport Management M.S. provides a strong foundation in athletic administration, sport organizational aspects and Athletic Coaching fundamentals from the youth through college and professional levels. Topics such as sport analytics, marketing, facilities, finance, business, management and communication are studied followed with coursework designed for the unique world of sports. Our graduate level programs prepare students for careers in Sport Administration, Sport Management, Athletic/Sport Coaching or Sport and Fitness-related professions.
Select from one of two paths to complete in as few as three terms: Traditional Sports Management degree or a Sports Management concentration in Athletic Coaching.
Sport Management and Athletic Coaching at St. Cloud State University prepares future and current professionals for leadership opportunities in all levels of sport in a variety of specialties and job responsibilities.
Program Requirements
Kinesiology
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The St. Cloud State Advantage
- Accomplished and experienced professionals comprise the graduate faculty from a multitude of sports-related fields with a high-level of experience
- Curriculum focus on theoretical foundations, practical situations, and applied learning
- Graduate assistantships are offered through Athletics, Campus Recreation, and Kinesiology
- Access to NCAA Division I, II, and III athletics and high school coaching mentors and administrations
- Opportunities to work with professional sports organizations
Athletic Coaching Concentration
Individuals interested in coaching gain an increased awareness of the multiple aspects of their profession and will be prepared to advance their coaching careers.
Find opportunities to fine tune your coaching skills in a required full-time coaching internship that transforms your academic training into practice while increasing your professional networks.
In addition to the Athletic Coaching Internship to advance an Athletic Coaching career, the following specific Athletic Coaching courses are offered:
- Sport Analytics
- Sport Psychology
- Sport and Exercise Nutrition
- Strength and Conditioning for Sport Performance
- Sport Marketing, Sport Communications, Sport Media
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Application Details
The Sports Management and Sports Management Coaching Concentration begins a new cohort each fall semester.
Application
When applying for a master's program, the School of Graduate Studies serves as a liaison between the applicant and the master's program. Application materials are completed online and processed by the School of Graduate Studies.
Once all application materials are received and reviewed, Graduate Studies will forward materials to the program faculty for review. Program faculty may request a follow up session or informal interview. Thereafter, an admission recommendation will be forwarded to Graduate Studies with the final decision submitted by the Dean of Graduate Education and you will be notified within 2-3 business days.
Application Instructions
All students:
- Apply for graduate admission – including all documents and application fee payment
- Statement of Intent
- Resume/curriculum vitae
- Minimum of three recommendations
- Unofficial transcripts uploaded to the Academic History section
International Students:
- Upload high quality scans (.jpeg or photos not accepted) of your full academic record to the Academic History section, including all transcripts, grade sheets, individual and consolidated mark sheets, degree completion certificates
- English proficiency
Admission Requirements
For admission consideration, applicants must meet minimum Graduate Studies admission requirements, including, but not limited to:
- Completed bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
- 2.75 Undergraduate GPA
- 3.0 GPA if graduate-level courses have been completed
- GRE is NOT required
Non-Degree Student
We welcome people to preview courses or take courses without pursuing a degree as a Non-Degree Seeking Student. Contact Dr. Paula U'Ren at kinesiology@stcloudstate.edu for assistance with beginning your coursework.
Application Deadlines
| U.S. Citizens | International Outside U.S. |
International Inside U.S. |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Fall |
May 1 |
August 15 |
December 15 |
| Spring | May 1 | August 15 | December 15 |
| Summer | May 1 | August 15 | December 15 |
Graduate Director: Dr. Paula U’Ren
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