Master of Science in Sport Management

Effective leadership and competent administration are vital ingredients to excellence in any organization. Athletics, fitness, wellness, and the sports industries represent billions of dollars annually and competent and effective leadership and administration are essential to realizing organizational goals in the growing marketplace. Athletics and sport-related businesses and programs will flourish only if staffed by competent professionals, and led by well-trained administrators. The Master of Science in Sport Management degree at Missouri Baptist University provides graduates with skills that will allow them to effectively manage in a wide range of sport-related experiences including interscholastic sport, intercollegiate athletics, youth sports, amateur and professional sports, sport marketing firms, special event management and facility management. Meet the Health and Sport Sciences faculty.

ATTEND FULL OR PART-TIME

The Masters of Science in Sport Management can be completed entirely online! The MS-SMGT degree program has been designed with the busy schedules of coaches, sport directors, and athletic administrators in mind. The modified cohort system in this accelerated program provides students with flexible course sequencing. Students are able to take courses whenever their busy schedule allows or to complete all of the course requirements within one year - whichever alternative suits them best.

LOW TUITION RATES

Missouri Baptist University's tuition is very competitive. The overall cost for online courses, including tuition and fees, is one of the lowest in the area-private or public-and financial aid is available for eligible students. Please visit the FAQ page or contact financial services at 314.392.2366.

GREAT PROGRAM

Projects, internships, and/or research related work allows for students in MS-SMGT courses to think creatively, solve problems, and further develop professionally. Students are given the opportunity to explore appropriate interdisciplinary relationships within and between athletics, sports, and associated disciplines (fitness, wellness, health promotions) and thereby become agents of change in their respective athletic and sport arenas. Please contact the MS-SMGT advisor at 314.744.5349 for additional details.

CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE

A sport management certificate and an exercise science certificate are made available for those wishing to enroll in graduate credit but not obligate themselves to an entire program of study.

• Sport Management Certificate (12 hours)
• SMGT 523 Sport Law
• SMGT 533 Sport Psychology
• SMGT 563 Sport Finance
• PHED 513 Sport Facility Management

• Exercise Science Certificate (12 hours)
• EXSC 553 Fitness Management
• EXSC 583 Principles of Human Performance
• KHSC 513 Chronic Disease and Obesity
• SMGT 533 Sport Psychology

For more details, or to request additional information about the admission process, call Missouri Baptist University's Graduate Admissions Office at 314.392.2327.