Overview
Wichita State University's sport management program has the distinction of being approved by the Sport Management Program Review Council established by the North American Society for Sport Management (NASSM) and the National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE). Students pursuing degrees in sport management gain academic and practical preparation for careers in the management of sport entertainment, sport participation and sporting goods organizations. Wichita State's sport managment program is housed in the College of Education.
Admission Considerations
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60 - hour grade point average of 2.750 or better
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Results from the Graduate Record Exam
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Candidate's letter of application
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Candidate's resume
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Program Checksheet
The Program Checksheet can help you track the courses you have taken or need to take.
Program Outline
Most students complete the sport management graduate course in 2-3 years. While in the graduate sport management program, students will complete an internship in one of a variety of sport settings. Graduates of this program are employed in a wide variety of settings, including intercollegiate sports, minor league professional sports, major league professional sports, park and recreation departments, and in the health club/fitness industry.
There is currently only one sport management class offered on-line -- KSS 711 Structuring and Scheduling Sport Tournaments. However, most instructors in the program utilize Internet and other technologies to enhance student learning environments. These instructors have placed syllabi, notes, powerpoint presentations, grade information, and other class materials on Blackboard for student use.
For a complete list of classes, please click on program checksheet link above.