Master of Science in the Field of Sport Management
The GWSB master of science in the field of sport management program prepares students for executive careers in events and facility management, sports marketing, athlete representation, sports analytics, sports media and the sporting goods industry, working with professional teams and leagues and in collegiate athletics.
Students will learn to recognize issues facing sports industry leaders and make sound, ethical business decisions; identify revenue streams and expenses for sports organizations; understand legal terms, operational structure and contract clauses; and apply analytic and research skills to solve problems and increase performance for sports-related businesses.
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| Admission deadline: | Fall and Summer |
| Round 1 1/15 | |
| Round 2 4/1 | |
| Round 3 5/15 | |
| Standardized test scores: | GRE/GMAT not required. |
| Recommendations required: | Two (2) recommendations |
| Prior academic records: | Transcripts are required from all colleges and universities attended, whether or not credit was earned, the program was completed, or the credit appears as transfer credit on another transcript. Unofficial transcripts from all colleges and universities attended should be uploaded to your online application. Official transcripts are required only of applicants who are offered admission. |
| Statement of purpose: | Statement of career objectives - In no more than 500 words, describe how the MSSM program fits into your professional life and career objectives. |
| International applicants only: | Please review International Applicant Information (https://graduate.admissions.gwu.edu/international-student-application-requirements) carefully for details on required documents, earlier deadlines for applicants requiring an I-20 or DS-2019 from GW, and English language requirements. |
| PLEASE NOTE that the minimum English language test scores required by this program are: | |
| - Academic IETLS: an overall band score of 7.0 with no individual band score below 6.0; or | |
| TOEFL: 600 on paper-based, or 100 on Internet-based; or | |
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Academic PTE: 68 Supporting documents not submitted online should be mailed to: Contact for questions: |
The following requirements must be fulfilled:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required | ||
| TSTD 6251 | Applied Quantitative Methods | |
| TSTD 6264 | Sport Marketing | |
| TSTD 6265 | Sport Law: Contracts and Negotiations | |
| TSTD 6266 | Sport and Event Facility Management | |
| TSTD 6267 | Sport Media and Communications | |
| TSTD 6270 | Research Methods and Applications | |
| TSTD 6283 | Practicum | |
| Electives | ||
| 15 credits in elective courses. Students may elect to use these credits to focus in one specific area, earn a specialized graduate certificate, or choose courses from different business areas with guidance from the advisor. | ||
| DNSC 6214 | Pricing and Revenue Management | |
| DNSC 6279 | Data Mining | |
| DNSC 6404 | Sports Analytics | |
| FINA 6224 | Financial Management | |
| FINA 6234 | New Venture Financing: Due Diligence and Valuation Issues | |
| IBUS 6201 | International Marketing | |
| IBUS 6403 | International Business Negotiations | |
| MGT 6215 | Conflict Management and Negotiations | |
| MGT 6254 | Negotiations and Labor Relations | |
| MGT 6285 | Social Entrepreneurship | |
| MGT 6290 | Special Topics (Business of e-Sports) | |
| MGT 6290 | Special Topics (Sport Entrepreneurship) | |
| MKTG 6243 | Marketing Research | |
| MKTG 6246 | Marketing of Services | |
| MKTG 6248 | Advertising and Marketing Communications Strategy | |
| MKTG 6252 | Digital Marketing | |
| MKTG 6256 | Integrated Marketing Communication | |
| PPPA 6031 | Governing and Managing Nonprofit Organizations | |
| PPPA 6032 | Managing Fund Raising and Philanthropy | |
| TSTD 6277 | Event Management | |
| TSTD 6278 | Conference and Exposition Management | |
| TSTD 6282 | International Experiences | |
| TSTD 6296 | Hospitality Digital Marketing Strategies | |
| TSTD 6998 | Thesis Research | |
| TSTD 6999 | Thesis Research | |