Master of Science in Sports Management

Department of Business Chair: Dr. Jacek Mrozik
Department of Science Chair: Dr. Bryan Schmidt
MS in Sports Management Program Coordinators: Dr. Cyriac Pattathil Joy and Dr. Terry Eckmann

This degree is administered by the Department of Business in collaboration with the Department of Science.

Mission of the Master of Science in Sports Management Program (MSSPM)

The Master of Science in Sports Management prepares current and future sport professionals pursuing leadership roles in public, private, and community settings by engaging learners in the application of advanced management principles and strategies in sports administration.

Overview

The Master of Science in Sports Management (MSSPM) is the only sports master’s degree in the North Dakota University System offering a combination of business and sports curriculum. This flexible and affordable graduate program emphasizes leading-edge management principles and strategies applied to sports law, sports administration, sports finance, and sports psychology. Students will gain expertise about issues and opportunities facing the sports industry. The MSSPM degree is ideal for individuals pursuing careers in high school and collegiate coaching and athletic administration, sports agencies, and athletic performance and training. The MSSPM degree is offered through online delivery; business courses are also available on campus.

Application Deadlines

Fall applications due May 30 for international students and July 30 for domestic, Canadian, and online international students.
Spring applications due Nov. 30 for domestic, Canadian, and online international students.

MSSM Admission Requirements and Instructions

Complete the MSU Graduate School Application. Applications must be submitted online.
1. Application for re-admission: Students who wish to return to graduate study after having been inactive for one or more consecutive semesters
Requirements and Instructions.

BADM 525	Strategic Marketing	3
BADM 535	Management Principles and Practices	3
BADM 537	Human Resource Management	3
BADM 550	Applied Statistics for Managers	3
or BADM 551	Spreadsheet Modeling and Decision Making
BIT 510	Leadership Communication	3
FIN 550	Sports Finance and Budgeting	3
KIN 510	Sports Leadership and Administration	3
KIN 540	Foundations of Sports and Exercise Psychology	3
KIN 555	Sports Law	3
KIN 560	Sports Media and Event Planning	3
KIN 595	Capstone Experience,Research Methods and Analyses in Sports	3
Total Hours		33

Faculty

Program Directors

Dr. Terry Ferebee Eckmann
Co-Coordinator Master of Science in Sports Management; Professor

Dr. Cyriac Pattathil Joy
Co-Coordinator Master of Science in Sports Management; Assistant Professor

Professor

Dr. Andy Bertsch

Assistant Professor

Dr. Yung-Ju 'Ruth' Chen

Dr. Megan Fixen

Dr. Kelsey Higginson

Mr. Jerry Stai

Adjunct

Dr. David Shimokawa

Mr. Steven Swenson