Health, Kinesiology & Sports Studies (MS)
International Sport Management Concentration
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.
Become an International Sport Leader
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.
See Yourself Succeed with a Degree In
Health, Kinesiology and sports studies with an International Sport Management concentration
Career Readiness
Prepare for your career through internships where you develop your skills and confidence in a variety of sport management roles.
World-Class Faculty
Work with dynamic faculty who are well-versed in practice and theory within the discipline of international sport management.
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.
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.
Non-Thesis
This 30-credit hour program will prepare you for a career in international sport management. You are required to complete an internship.
Study What Interests You
You can earn a graduate certificate in either exercise science or sport coaching. These certificates will broaden your knowledge of health, kinesiology and sports.
what you will learn
A degree in health, kinesiology and sports studies will offer you the opportunity to:
- Acquire a global view of the sport industry through an international business perspective.
- Investigate international sport industry topics such as sport leagues and “American” sport brands.
- Develop knowledge related to the current challenges and trends in the global sport arena.
- Gain a broader understanding of the sport industry's unique characteristics on a global scale.
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
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Featured Courses
Course Delivery
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.
Graduate Program Cost
PROGRAM COSTS
Tuition and fees for graduate students taking nine credit hours are $3,669 for Texas residents and $7,341 for non-residents.
Admission
Your Path to Becoming a Lion
- 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.
Submit the following documents after you receive an application confirmation email.
- Upload your documents at myLeo > Apps > Check Admissions Application Status & Test Scores or email your documents to [email protected], unless otherwise specified below.
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 accept 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.
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.
Use the following form to submit 2 letters of recommendation from professionals who can attest to your goals and ability to succeed in the program. Those individuals should:
- Email the letter to [email protected] or
- Send the letter to you. Then, you will utilize the upload system: myLeo > Apps > Check Admissions Application Status & Test Scores
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
In 1-2 pages, describe your background, goals and desired concentration: Athletic Administration, Exercise Science, International Sport Management or Sports Coaching.
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.
- Apply for scholarships and graduate assistantships once you are admitted.
- Apply for financial aid by submitting a FAFSA and sending it to school code 003565.
- Contact your financial aid advisor with any questions.
Once registration opens and you are eligible to enroll, your graduate enrollment specialist will contact you to complete registration.
- View your degree plan in DegreeWorks.
- To register for classes, go to myLeo > Student Resources > Registration Menu.
Contact your graduate enrollment specialist if you have any questions regarding your degree plan and registration.
Deadlines
- Fall admission consideration: June 1
- Spring admission consideration: October 15
- Summer admission consideration: March 15
- 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.
Submit the following documents after you receive an application confirmation email.
- Upload your documents at myLeo > Apps > Check Admissions Application Status & Test Scores or email your documents to [email protected], unless otherwise specified below.
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.
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.
All international transcripts must be evaluated and the evaluation submitted to the Graduate School.
We accept 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.
Use the following form to submit 2 letters of recommendation from professionals who can attest to your goals and ability to succeed in the program. Those individuals should:
- Email the letter to [email protected] or
- Send the letter to you. Then, you will utilize the upload system: myLeo > Apps > Check Admissions Application Status & Test Scores
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
In 1-2 pages, describe your background, goals and desired concentration: Athletic Administration, Exercise Science, International Sport Management, or Sports Coaching.
Submit a resume or curriculum vitae (CV) which includes your academic and professional history and achievements.
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.
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.
- Apply for scholarships and graduate assistantships once you are admitted.
Once registration opens and you are eligible to enroll, your graduate enrollment specialist will contact you to complete registration.
- View your degree plan in DegreeWorks.
- To register for classes, go to myLeo > Student Resources > Registration Menu.
Contact your graduate enrollment specialist if you have any questions regarding your degree plan and registration.
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Contact Us
- Department of Health & Human Performance
- 903.886.5549
- [email protected]
