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Sport Management, Master of Science in Kinesiology

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The innovative and internationally recognized master's degree in sport management will teach you the important elements of the profession and prepare you for careers that range from facilities managers and sports marketers to athletic directors and head coaches, in all areas of sport. You will learn foundational elements of sport management, including: sport management and leadership, sport marketing principles, legal issues in sport, planning and managing sporting facilities and events, theory and techniques of sport management. 

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Graduates with a masters in sport management have a wealth of career opportunities. 

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Cost

Graduate program costs can depend on a variety of factors such as residency, number of credit hours, and number of semesters enrolled. The Graduate Admissions website provides an estimate of annual costs for Ohio residents, domestic non-residents, and international students. The Registrar’s Office provides more in-depth information about Tuition and Fees.

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Degree Requirements

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Prerequisites

Bachelor’s degree. No GRE required

Expected time to degree

1 year, 3 semesters

Deadline to apply

December 1

for funding consideration; then rolling admissions until cohort filled

Applications for the next admissions cycle will open September 1

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Program start

Autumn Semester 

Mode of Instruction

While some courses may be offered online, this degree requires in-person learning on the Columbus campus.

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