The master of science program with thesis serves a twofold purpose. First, it can be viewed as the initial step toward advanced study. Second, the program challenges those individuals who desire to advance their knowledge in sport management. Both theoretical and applied research are emphasized. The thesis is based on the student's independent research, but the work is guided -- from selection of a topic through final revision -- by a thesis committee. The completed thesis must receive the approval of both the department and the dean of graduate studies.
24 credits of coursework and 6 credits of thesis are needed to complete this program. In addition, the student must complete an oral examination in defense of the thesis. In order to be eligible for the oral examination, the student must have completed the required courses and have a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher for all graduate courses completed as part of the program.
Recommended Course Sequence
Fall
680-61400 Research Methods 3.0
668-60000 Sport in Society 3.0
668-66000 Sports Law 3.0
668-70000 Thesis I 3.0
Spring
665-61000 Statistical Methods 3.0
668-65000 Sport Marketing 3.0
668-67000 Sport Economics 3.0
* Graduate Elective or
* Sport Management Elective 3.0
Summer
* Graduate Elective or
* Sport Management Elective 3.0
668-71000 Thesis II 3.0
