Globally, sporting events are part of cultural identities and life. You can make a difference in the world of sports with your master’s degree in international sport management.
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 30-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.
Where It Is Offered
Online
Duration1 year
Foreign LanguageNo foreign language credits required
Delivery
Fully Online, Only Offered Online (100% Online)
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.
Non-Thesis
This 30-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.
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.
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.
This 30-credit hour graduate program is mostly done online, or hybrid 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.
All international transcripts must be evaluated and the evaluation submitted to the Graduate School.
We accepts evaluations sent directly from the following Agencies.
If a normal evaluation is submitted, official original transcripts with all marksheets will still need to be submitted.
If a WES ICAP or equivalent is submitted, we will not need the official transcripts to be submitted separately.
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
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.
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
Transcript Evaluation
All international transcripts must be evaluated and the evaluation submitted to the Graduate School.
We accepts evaluations sent directly from the following Agencies.
If a normal evaluation is submitted, official original transcripts with all marksheets will still need to be submitted.
If a WES ICAP or equivalent is submitted, we will not need the official transcripts to be submitted separately.
Two 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.
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.
