The University of Texas at Austin
Master’s Degree
in
Sport Management
Department of Kinesiology and Health Education
We are pleased that you have inquired about the Masters program in Sport Management
at the University of Texas. Our faculty have consulted with leading experts in the
field, including sport executives from around the world, to build a curriculum that can
put you at the cutting edge of the sport industry. That is one reason our program is
considered to be one of the world’s best. There are other reasons as well. Our faculty
have practical experience in the management of sport, as well as an extensive record
of research and consulting. The faculty have worked with sport at a variety of levels,
including college sport, professional sport, and Olympic sport. Their experience has
covered much of the globe, including work in Europe, Asia, and Australia, as well as
work throughout the United States. The faculty’s experience is complemented by the
extensive array of resources that the University of Texas can offer. In short, the University
of Texas sport management program offers an exceptional educational opportunity.
Laurence Chalip, Ph.D.
Sport Management Program Coordinator
Welcome to the Department of Kinesiology and Health Education at the University of
Texas, a department with a strong tradition of excellence. The educational experiences
and training provided by the department are diverse and include the physiological,
psychological, and historical aspects of sport and exercise, health education, sport
management and physical education teacher preparation. In addition, the H.T. Lutcher
Stark Center for Physical Culture and Sports, and administers the general University
Physical Activity Program, the Summer University Camp for Cultural Expression &
Sports Skills, and the Fitness Institute of Texas. Graduates from our programs of study
generally seek careers in the areas of sport, physical fitness, wellness and education.
John L. Ivy, Ph.D.
Chair, Kinesiology and Health Education
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Table of Contents
Contact Information2
Department of Kinesiology and Health Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Office of Graduate Studies/Admissions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Sport Management Faculty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
About The University of Texas at Austin 4
Core Purpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Admission Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Costs per Year. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Student Financial Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Program Overview 5
Master’s Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Undergraduate Core Competencies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Sport Management Core Curriculum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Specializations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 8
Internship Requirement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Thesis Requirement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Report Requirement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Graduate Portfolio Programs , The Global Sport Management Program, and The
H.J. Lutcher Stark Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
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Contact Information
Department of Kinesiology and Health Education
Tan Thai
The University of Texas at Austin
Graduate Program Coordinator
1 University Station/D3700
Bellmont 710
Austin, Texas 78712-0360
tan_thai@mail.utexas.edu
Phone: 512-471-1273
Fax: 512-471-8914
Adrienne Horton
Administrative Associate
John L. Ivy, Ph.D.
Bellmont 222
Department Chair
adriennehorton@mail.utexas.edu
Bellmont Hall 710
johnivy@mail.utexas.edu
Office of Graduate Studies
The University of Texas at Austin
Darla Castelli, Ph.D.
1 University Station G0400
Graduate Advisor
Austin, TX 78712-0531
Bellmont Hall 710
Phone: 512-471-4511
dcastelli@mail.utexas.edu
Graduate and International Admissions Center
Laurence H. Chalip, Ph.D.
The University of Texas at Austin
Sport Management Program Coordinator
P.O. Box 7608
Bellmont Hall 222
Austin, Texas 78713-7608
lchalip@mail.utexas.edu
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Sport Management Faculty
Matthew Bowers, Ph.D.
Lecturer
Laurence H. Chalip, Ph.D.
Professor
Sport Management Program
Coordinator
Bob Heere, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Thomas Hunt, J.D, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Marlene Dixon, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Jan Todd, Ph.D.
Professor
Chris Green, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
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ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS
Admission Information
Founded in 1883 as a small campus on 40 acres near
the state capitol in the heart of the scenic Central
Texas Hill Country, The University of Texas at
Austin has come far from its beginning, when it had
only one building, eight teachers, two departments
and 221 students. The main campus now covers
more than 350 acres. The academic flagship of
the University of Texas System’s 15 academic and
health institutions, the university enrolls almost
50,000 students, about 25 percent in graduate and
professional programs.
Prospective students are encouraged to contact the
Graduate Coordinator in Kinesiology & Health
Education before applying to get the most up-todate application materials and instructions.
Although The University of Texas at Austin is
a large university, it is made up of many smaller
learning communities centered on the common goal
of expanding knowledge and human understanding.
Core Purpose
The innovation, creativity and quality of teaching,
scholarship, research and public service underway at
The University of Texas at Austin touches the lives
of people across the state, the nation and the world.
We do this by pioneering advances that contribute
directly to the state and the nation, connecting
Austin to history and culture through world-class
museums and outstanding libraries, addressing
societal challenges and hosting a wide variety
of special events and athletic competitions. Our
core purpose is to transform lives for the benefit
of society through learning, discovery, freedom,
leadership, individual opportunity and responsibility.
Application for admission to the Graduate School
consists of submitting to the Graduate and
International Admissions Center (GIAC) the
official application form, transcripts, GRE scores,
and processing fee. Students can find detailed
information from the GIAC website:
http://www.utexas.edu/ogs/
Application for admission to the Department of
Kinesiology and Health Education consists of
submitting to the Department the Declaration
of Intent Form, a TA Application (if you wish to
apply for a TA position), three letters of reference
using the Request for Reference form, a statement
of purpose, a copy of your resume and/or your
curriculum vitae and unofficial copies of your
transcripts and GRE scores. Students can find
detailed information from the Department’s
website:
http://www.edb.utexas.edu/education/departments/
khe/AcadProg/grad/about/admissions/
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Costs Per Year
Student Financial Services
Tuition costs at The University of Texas are among
the lowest in the nation. Following are typical
graduate student tuition and fees for the 2010-2011
school year.
Information and application forms for University
fellowships, teaching assistantships, and research
assistantships are available from our graduate
adviser. General information on University
fellowships, and additional information on
fellowships funded by sources external to the
University is available from the fellowship
coordinator in the Office of Graduate Studies,
Main Building 101, (512) 232-3603. For additional
information on financial assistance (loans, college
work-study program, part-time employment)
contact the Office of Student Financial Services,
Student Services Building 3.214, (512) 475-6282 or
online at http://www.utexas.edu/student/finaid/.
# of
Hrs
Type of
Tuition
Tuition
9-12
Resident
$3,650$5,400
9-12
Non-Resident*
$7,280 $10,055
Graduate students at The University of Texas at
Austin generally support themselves in one of
the following ways: departmental aid in the form
of scholarships, fellowships and assistantships;
fellowships administered by the Office of Graduate
Studies; need-based financial aid administered
by the Office of Students Financial Services; and
outside funding.
*Some nonresident students receive waivers of the
nonresident portion of their tuition and therefore
pay resident rates.
Housing
Information and application forms for University
housing units, including the graduate student unit
within Jester Center, are available from the Division
of Housing and Food Services, Kinsolving, P. O.
Box 7666, Austin, TX 78713-7666, (512) 471-3136
or by visiting their website at http://www.utexas.
edu/student/housing. For online information about
the Austin area, visit http://www.austin360.com/.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Sport Management Program at The University
of Texas has a distinct advantage in that the
university is recognized as a top research institution
with a nationally recognized athletic program. Our
program attracts some of the world’s finest students
and boasts an outstanding faculty. Our faculty have
distinguished records as consultants, practitioners,
and researchers.
Admission to our graduate programs is done on a
competitive basis. The result has been high caliber
students who are well prepared for the challenges
provided by top faculty, and who are in turn able to
compete for the best internships and positions.
A majority of University of Texas intercollegiate
athletic teams are nationally ranked, and
routinely compete for national championships.
Students in Sport Management have been able
to gain developmental experience in the athletic
department. Graduates of the program hold
positions in intercollegiate athletics, professional
sport, public sector sport, and sport service
organizations.
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Master’s Program
The Sport Management Program specialization
at the Master’s Degree Level was established in
1983 in response to the growing need for graduate
level training for individuals pursuing professional
opportunities in sport administration and
management. Students who successfully complete
the Master’s program can apply for admission to the
Ph.D. program in Sport Management.
The Sport Management Master’s program is a
degree specialization within the Department of
Kinesiology and Health Education. Students can
select from thesis, project, or internship options.
Those choosing to complete a thesis or report are
awarded a Master of Science (M.S.) degree upon
completion of the degree requirements, while those
taking the internship route are awarded a Master of
Education (M.Ed.) degree. Students who complete
the Masters degree are well prepared for a career in
the sport industry.
All students should refer to the departmental
handout Outline of Requirements and Procedures for
Master’s Degrees in Kinesiology and Health Education.
Letters of Reference
Students seeking admission into this program must
have a minimum of three letters of recommendation
from individuals who are qualified to judge the
academic potential of the applicant.
Undergraduate Core Competencies
Students are required to show competency in the
following areas. These courses are not part of the
graduate curriculum.
♦♦ One undergraduate course in Management
Theory - Equivalent to MAN 320F at UT
Austin
♦♦ One undergraduate course in Marketing
Principles - Equivalent to MKT 320F at UT
Austin
♦♦ Two of the following courses:
•Sport Ethics - Equivalent to KIN 395 - UT
Austin
•Sport Philosophy - Equivalent to KIN 351
- UT Austin
•Sport Law - Equivalent to KIN 353 - UT
Austin
•Sport Sociology - Equivalent to KIN 350
- UT Austin
•Sport History - Equivalent to KIN 349
- UT Austin
•Social Psychology of Sport - Equivalent to
KIN 395 - UT Austin
•Sport Economics - Equivalent to KIN 395
UT Austin
Students may be admitted without these courses
provided they complete them successfully during
the first year in the program. Nevertheless, it is
recommended that any deficiencies be completed
prior to entering the program. It is typically possible
to complete the core competencies during the
summer prior to beginning the program. All courses
must be taken for a letter grade to fulfill competency
requirements.
Graduation from the program in sport management
requires a minimum of 36 credit hours, of which 27
must be graduate hours. Of the nine semester hours
of upper-division courses allowable in the program,
not more then six may be taken in either the major
or supporting area. Moreover, undergraduate
core competencies are in addition to the required
courses in the program and may not be counted in
the program of work.
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Sport Management Core Curriculum (15 hours)
KIN 395 Legal Issues in Sport or
KIN 395 Ethics in Sport
KIN 395 Sport Finance
KIN 395 Sport Marketing +
KIN 395 Organizational Behavior in Sport *
KIN 395 Strategic Management for Sport **
+ Prerequisite: Undergraduate Core Competency in Marketing
* Prerequisite: Undergraduate Core Competency in Management
** Prerequisite: KIN 395 Sport Finance, KIN 395 Organizational Behavior in Sport
Corequisite: KIN 395 Sport Marketing
Electives
M.Ed.: 6 hours outside the department (chosen in consultation with the advisor)
M.S. (thesis): 3 hours outside the department (chosen in consultation with the advisor)
M.S. (report): 6 hours, at least three of which must be outside the department
The Masters degree in sport management at the University of Texas combines a solid foundation in its
core, covering the key skills required to manage sport in any context. Students can then build on that
foundation by choosing one of five specializations. This allows each student to build advanced skills in
the specialization of their choice. A sixth option allows the student to work with their advisor to create a
curriculum that is tailored to their unique interests. The combination of a strong core and well developed
specializations allows students to obtain sport management training that will set them apart, preparing
them for leadership in their chosen career.
Specializations (12 hours) *required for the specialization
Sport Marketing (M.Ed.)
Sport Development (M.Ed.)
* KIN 395 Sport Public Relations and Sales
* KIN 395 Sport Development
at least two of the following
at least two of the following
* KIN 395 Marketing Research for Sport
Consumer Behavior in Sport
Sport Law or Ethics in Sport (beyond core)
Social Psychology of Sport & Phys Act
Sport Economics
Sport and Special Event Management
Sport and Globalization
* KIN 395 Sport Policy
Social Psychology of Sport & Phys Act
Critical Issues & Events in Am Sport History
Sport & Globalization
Sport Facility Management
Sport & Special Event Management
Olympic Movement in International Sport
Governance
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Management of Sport (M.Ed.)
Facility & Event Management (M.Ed.)
* KIN 395 Human Resource Management for Sport
* KIN Sport Facility Management
at least two of the following
at least two of the following
Sport & Special Event Management
Sport Policy
* KIN
core)
Sport Law or Ethics in Sport (beyond the
Sport Facility Management
Sport Policy
Sport and Globalization
Critical Issues & Events in American Sport History
HED 395 Worksite Wellness, Health, and
Productivity Management
Olympic Movememnt in International Sport
Governance
Non-Specialist (M.Ed.)
* KIN Sport & Special Event Management
Sport Law or Ethics in Sport (beyond the core)
Sport Public Relations and Sales
Sport Economics
Sport & Globalization
HED 395 Worksite Wellness, Health, and
Productivity Management
Olympic Movememnt in International Sport
Governance
Research In Sport Management (15-18 hours)
For the MS (an internship is allowed, but not
* Sport Law or Ethics in Sport (beyond the core)
three from list of electives in Sport Management
Human Resource Management
Contemporary Issues in Sport Management
Sport Policy
Sport Development
Sport Facility Management
Sport & Special Event Management
Sport Public Relations and Sales
Sport Marketing Research
Critical Issues & Events in Am Sport History
Sport & Globalization
Sport Economics
required)
* Statistics
*Proposal Writing
* Report or Thesis
two from list of electives in Sport Management
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INTERNSHIP REQUIREMENT for the M.Ed. (KIN 397P)
The internship provides the practicum and culminating experience for the student. All internships must be
approved by the supervising professor. A written description of internship requirements is available from all
faculty advisers. The sponsoring organization is usually one in the major field of interest to the student.
Usually, one or two semesters, before commencement of an internship, the student should discuss the
internship with his/her supervising professor. The supervising professor will encourage and direct the
student’s efforts to contact various sites, negotiate details of, and secure an internship. Using an internship
template available on Blackboard, the student is responsible for completing the details of the internship
contract and presenting them to the supervising professor for approval prior to being cleared to register for
the internship course.
The internship normally consists of 15 weeks (one long semester) at 40 hrs per week. Longer internships
may be undertaken at the discretion of the student and supervising professor. Ideally an internship should
provide exposure to all facets of the organization with a chance to interact with various management
personnel while working primarily/extensively with one individual responsible for assuring the professional
development experience for the student.
As the culminating experience for this degree, the student will make an oral presentation to the faculty,
using the internship experience as context for a demonstration of the student’s ability to solve problems
and to apply sport management theory. The procedure and format for this report will be explained to the
student before commencement of the internship. The student’s supervisor at the sponsoring organization
will complete a mid-term and final student evaluation form and submit both directly to the student’s
supervising professor.
THESIS REQUIREMENT for the M.S. (KIN 698A and 698B)
Each student’s Program of Work must include thirty-six semester hours of graduate coursework, including
the thesis course. The thesis is prepared under the direction of a supervisor, who is chair of the supervising
committee. It is subject to the approval of the committee and, ultimately, of the graduate dean. Six semester
hours of credit are granted for researching and writing the thesis. Course 698A (research project) must
precede course 698B (writing period); 698A may not be repeated for credit. Both 698A and 698B must be
taken on the credit/no credit basis. The student must register for 698B the semester he or she intends to
graduate. The thesis cannot be accepted before the semester in which the student applies for graduation.
REPORT REQUIREMENT for the M.S. (KIN 398R)
Each student’s Program of Work must include thirty-six hours of graduate coursework, including the report
course. The report is prepared under the direction of a supervisor, who is chair of the supervising committee.
Reports typically result from gathering special materials, from a recurrent fieldwork experience, or from
seminars, conference courses, or supervised research. The report is subject to the approval of the committee
and ultimately of the graduate dean. Three semester hours of credit (398R) are granted for preparing the
report; the student must register for the master’s report course (398R). The student must take 398R on the
credit/no credit basis and must register for it the semester that he or she files for graduation.
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Graduate Portfolio Programs:
A Unique Opportunity
The University of Texas offers one of the world’s
largest and most advanced set of opportunities to obtain advanced training and specialist
skills. In order to assist students to build their
portfolio of expertise by capitalizing on the
university’s diverse offerings, the university has
created a unique set of opportunities called
“graduate portfolio programs.” These are optional opportunities for students to enhance the
qualifications they obtain during their graduate study. For each portfolio program, faculty
who share an interest are brought together
from throughout the university to help students pursue specialist qualifications. Students
can complete a portfolio by taking its required
courses as part of their normal curriculum - that
is, without having to add courses to their degree
plan. Their portfolio qualification is noted on
their transcript.
The university currently offers 22 graduate portfolio programs. Several have been particularly
popular among sport management students.
For more information about graduate portfolio
programs, including a list and description of
current programs, go to:
http://www.utexas.edu/ogs/admissions/docport/
The Global Sport Management
Program
Modern sport is international, so the University
of Texas Sport Management Program enables
Masters students to obtain international experience and training over the summer, if they so
desire. The Global Sport Management Program
provides six weeks of intensive training covering
“International Venues in Sport” and “International Issues in Sport” for three credits each (a
total of six credits, which are readily incorporated into the Masters degree).
The program is based in London at the on-site campus of Florida State University, which has partnered
with the University of Texas to offer the program.
Students are taught by faculty from the University of Texas, and also receive guest lectures from
international scholars and practitioners. In addition to class work, students analyze the operations
of European events and facilities through direct
investigation. Students attend international sport
events (e.g., Wimbledon, the British Open of Golf,
the Tour de France), and visit several sport facilities
(e.g., Wembley Stadium, Emirates Stadium, Lords
Cricket Ground, Roland Garros). The program
has been designed to provide students a better
understanding of the ways that sport is managed
internationally, and to offer first -hand insight into
European sport organizations, events, structures,
and systems.
The H.J. Lutcher Stark Center for
Physical Culture and Sports
The H.J. Lutcher Stark Center for Physical Culture and Sports houses the world’s largest research
library and archive for the study of sport, exercise,
and health. It has been named an official Olympic
Studies center by the International Olympic Committee and the United States Olympic Committee.
In addition to the library and archive, it contains
more than 14,000 square feet of exhibition space,
including the Joe and Betty Weider Museum of
Physical Culture, an art gallery, and three photography galleries. The facility has been founded and run
by University of Texas Sport Management faculty.
It enables specialized research, and provides a venue
for meetings and reflection. For more information
about the Stark Center (as it is commonly known),
visit:
http://www.starkcenter.org/
The University of Texas, Kinesiology and Health Education ¤ Austin, TX 78712 ¤ 512 471-1273, fax 512 471-8914