Sport Management Graduate Program

Course	Title	Credits
SMGT 799	Career Foundations in Sport Management*	3
SMGT 800	SMGT 800: Analytics & Decision Making in Sport**	3
SMGT 801	SMGT 801: Management in Sport**	3
SMGT 803	Sport Marketing	3
SMGT 810	Sport Leadership	3
SMGT 811	Sport in Society	3
SMGT 812	Ethical & Legal Issues in Sport	3
SMGT 822	Communication in Sport**	3
SMGT 847	Internship	6

What are the Admission Requirements for the Online Master's Degree in Sport Management?

When applying for admission to the Master's in Sport Management program, you must submit the following in your graduate school application:

1. Unofficial transcript from the school where bachelor’s degree was completed, and if applicable, unofficial transcripts from schools where graduate credit was earned - An overall undergraduate GPA of 2.750 or better (on a 4.0 scale) is required
2. An updated resume
3. No GRE or GMAT scores required
4. Since the program is fully online, international students cannot use the program to fulfill F-1 visa status in the U.S., but can take the program from their home country

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the master's in sport management completely online? Yes, the program is fully online.

Is the program asynchronous? Yes. There are no scheduled class meetings.

How many credits is the degree? 30 credit hours are required for the M.Ed.-Sport Management

How quickly can I complete the degree? The degree can be completed in as little as year

What is the tuition? 2026-27 tuition is $367.50 per credit hour. This excludes fees.

Does the program require a thesis? No, a thesis is not required.

Is a comprehensive exam required? No, a comprehensive exam is not required.

Is the GRE or GMAT required? Neither the GRE or GMAT are required for admission.

What are the admission requirements? Overall undergraduate GPA of 2.750 or better (on a 4.0 scale)

What internship is required? 6 credit hours. Students may secure an internship within whatever sector of the sport industry best aligns with their career interests.

How many internship hours are required? 600 on the job hours are required for the internship.

When can students start the program? Students can begin the program in any semester—fall, spring or summer.

What careers can I pursue with a sport management master's? Career paths in professional, intercollegiate, and interscholastic athletics, sport business, recreation, fitness, and other sport organizations

Is the program accredited? Yes. COSMA is a sport management-specific accrediting body.

What courses are included? Courses include Management in Sport, Legal and Ethical Issues in Sport, and Sport Marketing.

Can working professionals complete the program? Yes. While the program can be completed in one year, students can take longer if necessary.

Wichita State Sport Management alumni work in an array of positions across the sport industry. Examples include:

• Major Professional Sports: Chicago White Sox, Dallas Cowboys, Dallas Wings, Denver Broncos, Kansas City Chiefs, Minnesota Twins, Orlando Valkyries, Portland Trail Blazers, Sporting KC
• Minor League Sports: Wichita Thunder, Wichita Wind Surge, Oklahoma City Comets
• College Athletics (DI): Wichita State, Kansas, Kansas State, Missouri, Oklahoma State, Texas A&M, Wake Forest
• Other Sport Organizations: Barclays Center, CAA Icon, Learfield, Opendorse, The Y

For information about other settings where alumni work, please contact sport.management@wichita.edu

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Faculty

WSU Sport Management faculty possess not only the academic expertise but the sport industry experience needed to prepare students for successful careers. All faculty members possess advanced degrees with most being doctorally qualified. They have varied backgrounds, including decades of experience in different parts of the sport industry. The qualifications of WSU faculty have been externally recognized via the program’s accreditation and awards from leading organizations such as COSMA and the North American Society for Sport Management.

For more information about the faculty in the Wichita State graduate Sport Management program, please contact:

Dr. G Clayton Stoldt

Professor, Faculty Athletics Representative

clay.stoldt@wichita.edu