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May 03, 2026
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2026-27 Graduate Catalog
Master of Science in Sport Management
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Students should consult the General Regulations section of the Graduate Catalog for additional information regarding Graduate School admission requirements, transfer credit, and other critical policies and procedures.
The Sport Management graduate program is designed to provide the graduate with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to engage in the practice of management in a variety of settings. The goals and objectives of the program are guided by, but are not limited to, the criteria and guidelines set forth by the Commission on Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA).
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Expected Program Outcomes:
The program aims to provide a broad-based, comprehensive curriculum, with an emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration that prepares a sport management practitioner to: - plan, develop, implement and evaluate programs of service designed to meet local community, state, regional, national and international needs;
- administer and manage a sport management service;
- articulate and apply sport management principles, intervention approaches, rationales, and expected outcomes of service;
- be innovators and leaders in the profession, applying sport management knowledge to the solution of complex sport managerial issues and health problems;
- demonstrate an attitude of inquiry and nurture the capacity for creative thinking, critical analysis and problem solving; to interpret and apply related research results to sport management practice.
Expected Student Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of the SM program, the student will be able to: - articulate core curricular knowledge;
- cultivate an advanced understanding of ethical obligations in sport management roles;
- critically evaluate sport related research;
- articulate their professional preparedness; and,
- be prepared for a career in the sport management industry.
Prerequisite Requirements
Candidates for admission must hold a baccalaureate degree in sport management or related field. Admission Requirements for the Master of Science in Sport Management
Documents required for application: - Letter of Recommendation
- Transcripts
Unconditional Admission
- Applicants must have a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited four-year institution. Students with a baccalaureate degree from an unaccredited or otherwise accredited institution should see Unaccredited or Otherwise Accredited Student Admission.
- Applicants must have an overall grade point average of 2.5 on a four-point scale or a 3.0 grade point average on the last 30 semester hours. All hours attempted in the term in which the 30 semester hours were reached will be used to calculate the grade point average.
Conditional Admission
Conditional Admission does not apply to this program. Transfer Credit
A maximum of 12 semester hours taken at another regionally accredited institution of higher learning, with a grade of “B” or better, can be applied toward the degree. These courses must be comparable to Troy University’s courses and must be approved by the SM graduate faculty. Degree Requirements
Successful completion of the courses listed below with an overall grade point average of 3.0 or better and successful completion of the exit capstone requirement is necessary to fulfill requirements for the degree. If a student makes a “D” or “F” in a core or concentration course, the course must be retaken. If the student earns a “D” or “F” in an elective course, the course may be retaken, or another elective taken in its place. The student can satisfy the research component requirement by successfully completing SM 6617 with a grade of “B” or better. Exit Capstone Requirement
The Master’s Exit Capstone requirement will be satisfied by earning a grade of B or higher in the designated Research Course (SM 6617) and by submitting and presenting an Exit Capstone Research Poster developed through the course. All final materials must be submitted via email to the TROY MS Sport Management Graduate director. The Exit Capstone Research Poster must be completed no later than three (3) weeks prior to the student’s anticipated graduation date. Submission and presentation requirements differ based on the student’s program home location as outlined below: - On-Campus Students: On-campus students must complete the Exit Capstone Research Poster at least three (3) weeks prior to their anticipated graduation date. In addition, students are required to participate in a department-designated poster session and present their submitted research poster in person on the assigned date.
- Online Students: Online students must complete the Exit Capstone Research Poster at least three (3) weeks prior to their anticipated graduation date. In addition to submitting the research poster, online students are required to submit a 15-minute recorded presentation video as part of the Exit Capstone requirement.
Required Core Courses (12 sh)
Core Sport Management Courses are only offered via TROY Online. Concentration (24 sh)
In addition to the required core courses (12 sh), students will choose from two concentrations: 1) Sport Management or 2) Collegiate Sport Management. Within the concentration, students may choose between thesis or non-thesis options. Sport Management Concentration
Select either Non-Thesis or Thesis Option: Non-Thesis Option
Select 24 semester hours from the following: Collegiate Sport Management Concentration
Select Non-Thesis or Thesis Option:
Non-Thesis Option
Choose six semester hours from the following: |
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