2016-2017
University of South Alabama – College of Education
Master of Science – M.S.
SPORT MANAGEMENT
Student Name _______________________________ _______
Jag Number ____________________________________
Advisor ___________________________________________
Date Admitted to Program ________________________
MINIMUM GRADUATE HOURS REQUIRED: 30
I.
IDE 510
II.
Hours
Semester
Grade
3
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Research and Evaluation (3 Hours)
Educational Research and Evaluation
Area of Specialization (18 Hours)
SM 572
SM 575
SM 584
SM 585
SM 586
SM 587
Sport Event Law and Risk Management
Sport Leadership and Organizational Behavior
Sport Event Marketing
Social and Ethical Issues in Sport Management
Sport Event and Facility Management
Sport Business and Finance
Choose Either the Thesis or Non-Thesis Option below:
III.
Thesis Option (9 Hours)
IDE 620
SM 599
Quantitative Methods I
Thesis (6 Hours)
OR
IV.
Non-Thesis Option (9 Hours)
HPE 500
Administration of Sport/Health/Physical Education
SM 595
Internship in Sport Management
Advisor Approved Elective:
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Sport Management Program Course Offerings:
Fall Semester: SM 575, 586, 595, 599; IDE 510, 620
Spring Semester: SM 584, 587, 595, 599; IDE 510, 620; HPE 500
Summer Semester: SM 572, 585, 595, 599; IDE 510
Revised 03/09/16
Master of Science – M.S.
Regular Admission Requirements:
1.
Sufficient courses in the major area to qualify for graduate study in the involved discipline.
2.
An appropriate advanced degree may be used in lieu of other requirements for Regular Standing.
3.
Admission to the Graduate School.
4.
Submission of official GRE or MAT test scores. Scores must be sent from the testing agency to the Office of Admissions.
5.
Official transcripts from all institutions attended.
6.
Submission of resume with chronology of professional employment.
7.
Two letters of recommendation attesting to the prospective student's scholarship and/or professional abilities.
8.
Student narrative on the prospective student’s career goals and purpose for graduate study.
9.
See academic departments for additional requirements.
10.
For other admission requirements, see Graduate Studies Section of the current USA Bulletin.
Additional Information:
1.
Program GPA required for graduation: 3.00
2.
Successful completion of a comprehensive examination is required for graduation. Only students who
have applied for graduation and are completing their degree requirements in the current semester are allowed
to apply for the comprehensive exam. The Comprehensive Exam Policy and application form can be obtained from Student
Services, UCOM 3020 or on the College of Education Graduate School webpage at the following link:
http://www.southalabama.edu/colleges/coe/gradschool/index.html
3.
All information pertaining to graduation, including application deadlines, is available on the Registrar’s Office website
at the following link: http://southalabama.edu/departments/registrar/graduation_apply.html
3/02/16