Be an International Sport Leader with Your Master's Degree
Do you want to make a difference as a leader in the world of sports? Our master’s degree in international sport management is for you. Sporting events all over the world are big business. Globally, they are part of life and cultural identities. With our 36-credit hour program, you will hone your leadership skills and international sport knowledge. Take the next step to influencing the global arena of sport by entering our program.
Health, Kinesiology & Sports Studies (MS) – International Sport Management Emphasis :: SEE YOURSELF SUCCEED WITH A DEGREE IN HEALTH, KINESIOLOGY, AND SPORTS STUDIES International Sport Management
SEE YOURSELF SUCCEED WITH A DEGREE IN Health, Kinesiology and sports studies with an International Sport Management concentration
World Class Faculty
Work with dynamic faculty who are well-versed in practice and theory within the discipline of international sport management.
Career Readiness
Prepare for your career through internships where you develop your skills and confidence in a variety of sport management roles.
Student-Centered
Deepen your knowledge in our state-of-the-art laboratory using advanced research equipment in our new Nursing and Health Sciences Building.
Hands-On Experience
Gain a more thorough understanding of the day-to-day operations and management in various athletic areas.
Health, Kinesiology & Sports Studies (MS) – International Sport Management Emphasis :: Majors and emphases International Sport Management
Focus Your Passion
The Department of Health and Human Performance offers a master’s degree in health, kinesiology and sports studies with an international sport management emphasis. Explore how this program will accommodate your career interest and lifestyle.
Thesis
This 36-credit hour program will prepare you for a career in research and further coursework in the field of international sport management. This option requires that you complete a thesis.
Non-Thesis
This 36-credit hour program will prepare you for a career in international sport management. You are required to complete an internship.
You can earn a graduate certificate in either exercise science or sport coaching. These certificates will broaden your knowledge of health, kinesiology and sports.
Health, Kinesiology & Sports Studies (MS) – International Sport Management Emphasis :: Careers International Sport Management
Careers
Our graduates go on to work in a variety of international sport industry settings. Others may further their training through research and pursue a doctorate in international sport management.
Career Possibilities and Current Median Salaries
General/Operations Manager
$75,000
Sports Correspondents
$46, 270
Data from “McQuerry, L. How much money does a high school athletic director make? Chron.com.” Accessed 25 September 2020.
Health, Kinesiology & Sports Studies (MS) – International Sport Management Emphasis :: FEATURED COURSES copied not edited
Featured Courses
Public Relations & Media in International SportHHPS 552
Develop a working knowledge of the theories, techniques, and processes of public relations in the sport industry around the world including working with the media.
Sport Event ManagementHHPS 554
Break down and analyze the processes in place to plan and host such events as the Olympics and the FIFA World Cup, underpinned by sport management and organizational leadership theory.
Issues in International SportHHPS 566
Gain insight into some of the contemporary issues facing sport managers around the world and examine the mechanisms that could be utilized in order to address the potential impacts of such issues.
Health, Kinesiology & Sports Studies (MS) – International Sport Management Emphasis :: Course Delivery and Resources International Sport Management
Course Delivery
This 36-credit hour graduate program is a mix of online, hybrid and face-to-face classes. The face-to-face courses are in the Nursing and Health Sciences building on the main campus in Commerce.
Select “Create a new graduate school admissions application.”
Select “Texas A&M University-Commerce (Commerce)” as your “Target University.”
Select “Health, Kinesiology & Sport Studies, MS” as your “Major.”
Pay the $50 application fee.
Wait to receive an application confirmation email before proceeding to the next step.
After you submit your application, the Graduate School will send a confirmation email within two business days to the personal email account you used for ApplyTexas.
Provisional Status
After you submit your application, you may be granted provisional status, which means you can enroll in one semester of courses. You will not be eligible for financial aid until you submit all of your documents and are accepted into the program.
Step 2. Submit Documents
Submit the following documents after you receive an application confirmation email.
Contact your previous institution(s) and request that they send your official transcripts to [email protected].
We recommend that you request transcripts for all of your academic work.
Postal Alternative
If your institution is unable to submit a digital copy, hard copies may be mailed to:
Texas A&M University-Commerce Attn: Graduate School PO Box 3011 Commerce, Texas 75429-3011
We will need official/original documents. If those documents are the only copies you have, the Graduate School can mail them back to you upon request. Contact [email protected] for more information.
2 Letters of Recommendation
Request two signed letters of recommendation, on letterhead, from professionals who can attest to your goals and ability to succeed in the program. Those individuals should:
If you are unable to submit a digital copy, hard copies may be mailed to:
Texas A&M University-Commerce Attn: Graduate School PO Box 3011 Commerce, Texas 75429-3011
Personal Statement
In 1-2 pages, describe your background, goals and desired concentration: Athletic Administration, Exercise Science, International Sport Management or Sports Coaching.
Resume or CV
Submit a resume or curriculum vitae (CV) which includes your academic and professional history and achievements.
Test Scores (if required)
You do not need to submit GRE scores if you have a:
An awarded master’s degree from a regionally accredited university with an overall GPA of at least a 3.25 on the degree
An awarded bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited university with an overall GPA of 3.00 or a minimum 3.0 GPA on the last 60 hours of undergraduate degree
A minimum of 3.0 overall GPA on six hours of graduate level health, kinesiology, sport studies coursework at A&M-Commerce, or another regionally accredited university, with departmental approval
If you do not meet the GPA exemption criteria, request that your GRE® scores be sent to Texas A&M University-Commerce (6188) when you register for the test. If you have already taken the GRE®, you can order additional score reports.
Look for application updates in myLeo > Apps > Check Application Status
Once an admission decision has been made, you will receive an email to your student email account at myLeo > Apps > Leomail.
Select “Create a new graduate school admissions application.”
Select “Texas A&M University-Commerce (Commerce)” as your “Target University.”
Select “Health, Kinesiology & Sport Studies, MS” as your “Major.”
Pay the $75 application fee.
Wait to receive an application confirmation email before proceeding to the next step.
After you submit your application, the Graduate School will send a confirmation email within two business days to the personal email account you used for ApplyTexas.
Step 2. Submit Documents
Submit the following documents after you receive an application confirmation email.
Contact your previous institution(s) and request that they send your official transcripts to [email protected].
We recommend that you request transcripts for all of your academic work.
Postal Alternative
If you are unable to submit a digital copy, hard copies may be mailed to:
Texas A&M University-Commerce Attn: Graduate School 2600 S. Neal St. Commerce Texas 75428
We will need official/original documents. If those documents are the only copies you have, the Graduate School can mail them back to you upon request. Contact [email protected] for more information.
2 Letters of Recommendation
Request two signed letters of recommendation, on letterhead, from professionals who can attest to your goals and ability to succeed in the program. Those individuals should:
If you are unable to submit a digital copy, hard copies may be mailed to:
Texas A&M University-Commerce Attn: Graduate School 2600 S. Neal St. Commerce Texas 75428
Personal Statement
In 1-2 pages, describe your background, goals and desired concentration: Athletic Administration, Exercise Science, International Sport Management, or Sports Coaching.
Resume or CV
Submit a resume or curriculum vitae (CV) which includes your academic and professional history and achievements.
Test Scores (if required)
You do not need to submit GRE scores if you have a:
An awarded master’s degree from a regionally accredited university with an overall GPA of at least a 3.25 on the degree
An awarded bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited university with an overall GPA of 3.00 or a minimum 3.0 GPA on the last 60 hours of undergraduate degree
A minimum of 3.0 overall GPA on six hours of graduate level health, kinesiology, sport studies coursework at A&M-Commerce, or another regionally accredited university, with departmental approval
If you do not meet the GPA exemption criteria, request that your GRE® scores be sent to Texas A&M University-Commerce (6188) when you register for the test. If you have already taken the GRE®, you can order additional score reports.
English Proficiency
You do not need to submit test scores if you have completed (all years) of a bachelor’s or higher degree from a regionally accredited university in the United States.
Request that your scores from one of the following be sent to Texas A&M University-Commerce:
TOEFL (Minimum Scores: IBT 79, or CBT 213, or PBT 550)
IELTS (Minimum Score: 6.00 band overall)
PTE (Minimum Score: 53 overall or higher)
Duo Lingo (Minimum Score: 105)
*Scores must be less than two years old.
Official Sponsor Documents
Submit these documents to the Office of International Programs once you have been admitted
Official sponsor statement
Bank statement from the sponsor with a balance of at least $26,025 USD which is less than 1 year old
Look for application updates in myLeo > Apps > Check Application Status
Once an admission decision has been made, you will receive an email to your student email account at myLeo > Apps > Leomail.
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