| Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Adviser Name:_______________________ | Bulletin: 2020-2021 Graduate Bulletin Program: Master of Science in Sport Management (MSSM) Minimum Credits Required:__________________ | |||||||||
Master of Science in Sport Management (MSSM)Graduate Studies >> Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education 812-465-1685 Program Format: 4+1 or Traditional OptionThe Master of Science in Sport Management (MSSM) program is available in two formats. The 4+1 option allows students to complete both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in five years. The traditional option is available to students who have already earned a bachelor’s degre, and can be completed in either a two-year track or an accelerated one-year track. Each option is flexible for today’s graduate student and provides the knowledge to become a skilled professional in the sport industry. The MSSM degree is also a great option for those looking to advance in an existing career. Admission RequirementsTo be considered for admission to the MSSM program, the following are required:
*To be admitted to the 4+1 option, students must be currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program at USI with at least 90 earned hours and an undergraduate GPA of 2.5 or higher. CurriculumBoth the 4+1 option and the traditional option require 33 graduate credit hours. Students in the 4+1 option complete a total of 153 credit hours (120 undergraduate and 33 graduate hours) in five years. The undergraduate program in Sport Management provides opportunities to pursue one of four areas: Intercollegiate Athletics, Recreational Sports, Sport Communication, or Sport and Business Studies. The master’s degree adheres to the Excellence in Sport Management Education guidelines for graduate-level programs including, coursework in the following areas:
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Required Courses (30 hours) | ||||||||||
| Course Name | Credits: | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed | ||||||
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| SPTM 592 - Contemporary Issues in Sport and Exercise Term(s) Offered: | Credits: 3 | |||||||||
| SPTM 604 - Sport Facility and Event Management Term(s) Offered: | Credits: 3 | |||||||||
| SPTM 605 - Dimensions of Diversity and Society in Sport Organizations Term(s) Offered: | Credits: 3 | |||||||||
| SPTM 652 - Sport Budgets and Fiscal Practices Term(s) Offered: | Credits: 3 | |||||||||
| SPTM 653 - Sport Law Term(s) Offered: | Credits: 3 | |||||||||
| SPTM 664 - Research Methods and Statistics in Sport Management Term(s) Offered: | Credits: 3 | |||||||||
| SPTM 688 - Strategic Sport Communication Term(s) Offered: | Credits: 3 | |||||||||
| MKTG 601 - Marketing Strategies Term(s) Offered: | Credits: 3 | |||||||||
| MNGT 601 - Human Resource Management Term(s) Offered: | Credits: 3 | |||||||||
| MNGT 611 - Leadership Skills and Innovation Term(s) Offered: | Credits: 3 | |||||||||
Elective Course (3 hours)Choose one Elective - 3 credit hours | ||||||||||
| Course Name | Credits: | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed | ||||||
| SPTM 625 - Athletics in Higher Education Term(s) Offered: | Credits: 3 | |||||||||
| SPTM 633 - Sport Marketing Term(s) Offered: | Credits: 3 | |||||||||
| SPTM 690 - Special Topics in Sport Management Term(s) Offered: | Credits: 3 | |||||||||
| SPTM 691 - Managing Sport Organizations Term(s) Offered: | Credits: 3 | |||||||||
| PA 601 - Organizational Behavior Term(s) Offered: | Credits: 3 | |||||||||
| PA 611 - Leadership Skills in Public Administration Term(s) Offered: | Credits: 3 | |||||||||
| PA 618 - Research Methods in Public Administration Term(s) Offered: | Credits: 3 | |||||||||
| PA 631 - Fundraising and Volunteer Administration Term(s) Offered: | Credits: 3 | |||||||||
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