ETSU Online

East Tennessee State University

Sport Management

100% Online Master of Science in Sport Management Program

Program Frequently Asked Questions

Overview

This online Master of Science degree is designed to prepare students in athletic administration, sport management, motorsport management, and advanced graduate studies, while offering the flexibility and convenience of online coursework. Move ahead in a variety of fields in the sport industry with an accredited Master of Science in Sport Management from East Tennessee State University. With the same faculty teaching online who teach in our classrooms, you'll get the quality education you want with the flexibility you need.

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Program

The curriculum examines three main segments of the sport industry (performance, production, promotion), and it encompasses all levels of sport: youth, high school, collegiate, professional, amateur, competitive, non-competitive, recreational, private, and nonprofit/profit organizations.

Although the number of potential careers within athletics is virtually limitless, here are just a few examples:

Sport Performance Segment: collegiate athletics director, racetrack marketing director, private fitness facility manager, campus recreation director, professional promotions coordinator, collegiate ticket sales manager, etc...

Sport Production Segment: sales representative for a sports equipment company, manager for a sporting goods retail store, events coordinator at a professional facility, etc...

Sport Promotion Segment: sport media producer, financial analyst for a sport sponsorship management company, legal consultant for a sport business licensing company, etc...

Information including curriculum and graduation requirements can be found in the ETSU Catalog, Sport Management, M.S., entry.

Cost

Credits to complete this program: 33-36 credit hours

TN Residents eRate (Out of State, 100% online) Out of State
$601 per credit hour $751 per credit hour $1442 per credit hour

*Note, tuition discounts are available for border county students.
*This amount may not include program-specific fees

Read more about cost, paying for courses, scholarship options and financial aid.

Steps to Apply

  • Step 1 - Create your ETSU Application Account

    Step 1   Create your ETSU Application Account by choosing the "Sign Up" option

    Create your ETSU Application Account

  • Step 2 - Sign into the ETSU Application Portal

    Step 2  Sign into the ETSU Application Portal and select "Start a New Application"

    Sign in

  • Step 3 - Complete the Remaining Fields

    Step 3   Choose "Graduate," select your student type (domestic or international), select "Master's," term, then choose  Sport Management and complete the remainder of the form.

    select domestic/international

    select certificate

Program Frequently Asked Questions

  • Why should a student pursue this program at ETSU? What makes it unique?

    Program features include:

    • An all online asynchronous class structure, making this a super flexible program for working professionals
    • Latest pedagogy, such as Esports and sport sales
    • Experiential learning and project-based classes
    • Productive and tight-knit faculty who want to see their students succeed
    • Close relationships to regional and national sport organizations
  • What is the most exciting aspect of this program?

    “I have enjoyed this program’s approach of having the material that we learn in the classroom correlate to our current areas of employment. This method of learning encourages a continuous conversation of how we can better ourselves as professionals, while staying current with the issues of our field.” ~Former student

    “When I think about the program, the first thing that comes to mind is the tremendous amount of support from the professors. It is wonderful to have professors that truly want to see you succeed and will do whatever they can to help you achieve your goals both in the classroom and in life.” ~Current program enrollee

  • What accreditations apply to this program? 
    East Tennessee State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate, master’s, education specialist, and doctoral degrees.
  • What are the job prospects with this degree
    the program's alumni work in Power 5 College Athletics, the NCAA Headquarters, minor league baseball, MLB teams, numerous high schools, community college athletics, multi-sport facilities, NFL player agencies, etc. 
  • Does a student's undergraduate degree have to be related to this field? What are the prerequisites?

    It does not. There are no prerequisites per se, only the required application materials that are reviewed for acceptance. Here’s a little more information about students enrolled in this program:

    • Many current students came directly from their undergraduate program, some are working in sport already or gaining experience in various ways, and the flexibility of our online program appeals to them and their long-term goals. 
    • Many students are currently working in sports and, depending on what part of the industry they’re working in, a graduate degree may be either necessary or one way they can differentiate themselves from their peers.
  • Does this program require the GRE (and/or GMAT)?
    No.
  • Are the courses for this program asynchronous or synchronous?
    The entire program is online asynchronous, and there are no meeting times or required on-campus activities!
  • Does this program require a dissertation, field work, internship, and/or thesis?

    A student may opt to write a thesis or work an internship, but they must choose which path to follow. 

  • Is this program designed to meet the needs of adults who work full-time and/or have family obligations?

    The online asynchronous format of this program was created with working professionals in mind. Students never have to step foot on campus and can complete their classes at their own pace!

  • What is the time to completion for full-time students?

    Full-time students typically complete the program in 2 years.

  • What is the time to completion for part time students?

    Completion timelines for part-time students vary depending on the student's preferences and number of courses taken each academic term. Students must complete the program within the six-year matriculation limit (starting from their date of first enrollment). Part-time students will work with the coordinator to determine a schedule that works best for them.

  • How many spaces are available for each cohort?
    There are no cohort caps at this time.
  • Does the college/department offer scholarships?

    The department currently has four Research Graduate Assistantships (GA) and 5 Tuition Scholars (TS). Availability depends on when those students graduate. 

    Students are also encouraged to visit the Paying for Graduate School website for information regarding ETSU graduate scholarships and other financial resources.

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