This is a 36 to 39 hour graduate program. The master's degree in sport administration is designed to prepare the student for a career in administration in a sport-related field. The program is flexible and designed to provide both theoretical and practical experience that will meet the needs and interests of the individual.
To be considered for admission to the Master of Arts in Sport Administration degree program, a student must meet the general requirements for admission to Graduate Studies at CMU.
In addition, the applicants for the MA in Sport Administration must submit three letters of recommendation, and a resume, along with all other application materials. Based upon the undergraduate GPA, resume, professional experience, and the three letters of recommendation, the candidate may be accepted for regular admission or admission with stipulations. For regular admission, the minimum undergraduate GPA must be 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale. For admission with stipulations, the minimum undergraduate GPA must be at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
Program Requirements
Required Courses I (33 hours)
| PES 602 | Sport Event Management: Theory & Application | 3(Spec) |
| PES 603 | Administration of Sport and Athletics | 3(3-0) |
| PES 610 | Philosophical & Ethical Issues in Athletics | 3(3-0) |
| PES 625 | Athletic Facility Design and Management | 3(3-0) |
| PES 635 | Quantitative Applications & Data Based Decision Making in Sport | 3(3-0) |
| PES 640 | Sport and the Law | 3(3-0) |
| PES 645 | Financial Management of Sport | 3(3-0) |
| PES 650 | Sport Marketing | 3(3-0) |
| PES 665 | Applied Research in Sport Management | 3(3-0) |
| PES 675 | Human Resource Management in Sport Organizations | 3(3-0) |
| PES 685 | Integrated Capstone Project in Sport Management | 3(Spec) |
Required Courses II (3-6 hours)
Select one of the following:
| PES 599 | Integrated Sport Management Internship | 1-6(Spec) |
| PES 699 | Internship in Sport Management | 1-6(Spec) |
Note: Must complete a minimum of 6 credits of
PES 599 or 3 credits of
PES 699.
Total: 36-39 semester hours
Accelerated Admissions to the Master of Arts in Sport Administration
Program Requirements
Note: This program is only offered to CMU currently enrolled undergraduate students.
Undergraduate students majoring in sport management may pursue a Master of Arts in Sport Administration (MA in SA) degree during the final year of their bachelor's degree program. The Accelerated MA in SA program allows students to reduce the total number of credits required to complete the combined undergraduate and master's degrees by applying 3 credit hours of program requirements towards both degrees. Thus, with advising and planning, it is possible for students to complete both degree requirements in 5 years.
To receive accelerated admission to the MA in Sports Administration program, students must submit both an application for admission to the MA in SA program and an Accelerated Graduate Degree Program: Acknowledgement & Approval Form. Students interested in the Accelerated program should schedule an appointment with the Director of the PES Department Graduate Program.
Admission Criteria
Admission: Students are encouraged to apply early in their junior year.
Applicants must:
- Submit an online admission application to be an Accelerated Graduate student.
- Complete and submit the Accelerated Graduate Degree Program (AGDP) Acknowledgement and Approval Form found on the Graduate Studies website.
- Submit two letters of recommendation and a statement of purpose for the graduate program.
If approved for admission, students must average a "B" or higher in the credits that apply to both the undergraduate and graduate degrees.
Students begin the AGDP coursework during year four. To enroll in the Accelerated MA in SA program, a student must complete the following prior to the fall semester for year 4: 1. A minimum of 86 credit hours toward a bachelor's degree with an overall cumulative GPA of at least 3. 0. 2. All 100, 200, and 300 level courses in the sport management major with the required minimum grade for each course.
During Year 4, students can complete up to 3 credits of MA in SA coursework that will count towards both their degrees.
Below is a sample curriculum for a student who intends to enroll in the accelerated MA in Sport Administration degree program.
Year 1 (33 hours)
Fall Term (15 cr.)
PES 119 - Intro. to Spt. Mgt. (3)
ENG 101 - (3)
MTH Competency - (3)
U UP - NAT SCI IIA - (3)
UP - HUM IA (3)
Spring Term (18 cr.)
PES 180 - SM Governance & Org. Theory (3)
COM 101 or COM 357 - (3)
UP - HUM IB - (3)
UP - NAT SCI IIB - (3)
UP - SOC SCI IIIA - (3)
PES Elective I (3)
Year 2 (31-33 hours)
Fall Term (15 cr.)
PES 218 - Sport Analytics (3)
ACC 201 or ENT 210 (3)
MINOR - CLASS 1 - (3)
ENG 201 - (3)
UP - DCD IVA - (3)
Spring Term (16-19 cr.)
PES 280 - Econ. & Finance in Sport (3)
PES 293 - Field Study. (1-4)
MINOR - CLASS 2 (3)
UP - SOC SCI IIIB - (3) (recommend BLR 202WI)
UP - DCD - IVB - (3)
64-66 total cr. hours
Year 3 (40 hours)
Fall Term (18 cr.)
PES 318 - Soc., Hist., Global (3)
PES 360 - Sport Sales and Mkt (3)
MINOR - Course #3 - (3)
MINOR - Course #4 - (3)
UP - DCD - IVC - (3)
GEN ELEC - (3)
Spring Term (18 cr.)
PES 380 - Sport Com. & Mass Media (3)
PES SM ELECTIVE II - (3)
MINOR - Course #5 (3)
MINOR - Course #6 (3)
MINOR - Course #7 (3)
GEN ELEC - (3)
Summer Term (4 cr.)
PES 499 - Internship (4)
104-106 total cr. hrs.
Year 4 (27 hours)
Fall Term (15 cr.)
PES 480 - Capstone (3)
PES 602 SL - Event Mgt. (3)
PES 603 - Admin. (3)
PES 635 - Applied Stats (3)
MINOR - Course #8 (3)
Spring Term (12 cr.)
PES 564 - Sport Governance (3) *
*(dual counts for PES 610)
PES 645 - Sport Finance (3)
PES 650 - Sport Marketing (3)
PES 665 - Applied Research (3)
131-134 total cr. hrs.
Year 5 (18 hours)
Fall Term (9 cr.)
PES 625 - Facilities (3)
PES 640 - Sport Law (3)
PES 675 - HR & Personnel (3)
Spring Term (9 cr.)
PES 685 - Integrated Capstone (3)
PES 685 - Integrated Capstone (3)
149-152 total cr. hrs.