Overview

An overall profile of the student is the deciding factor in admission decisions. The graduate program committee will review the entire file and make a decision concerning admission, which occurs once your application is referred to the department from the Graduate School.  All departmental documents required by the department are uploaded onto the Graduate School online application. 

KSM offers a Master of Science in Sport Management that can be completed either online or face-to-face. Students must select which delivery method they prefer at the time of admission and must remain in that specific program. 

Departmental Admission Requirements 

1. In writing your personal statement, please be aware that the faculty will evaluate it based not only on how you address each of the bullet points listed below but also on the quality of writing, with the expectation of your personal statement containing no grammatical or spelling errors. Furthermore, it is assumed that every applicant has a love or passion for sports, so please do not let this serve as the primary justification for your personal statement. Rather, take time to sufficiently address each of the points below:
   • Explain why you are interested in seeking a Master of Science in Sport Management at Texas Tech University.
   • Describe why the curriculum, faculty, and other resources of the Master of Science in Sport Management are the right fit for your graduate studies.
   • Explain your career goals and how obtaining a Master of Science in Sport Management will contribute to you achieving your career goals.
   • Describe how your work experiences and any internships in the sport industry have prepared you to maximize your learning while completing a Master of Science in Sport Management.
   If feasible, you are encouraged to schedule an appointment with a member of the sport management faculty to learn more about the Master of Science in Sport Management. You are further encouraged to work with your institution's writing center in developing your personal statement.
2. Resume or Curriculum Vitae with evidence of academic achievements and relevant experiences.
3. An undergraduate degree in Kinesiology, Sport Management, or a related field from an accredited institution with a GPA of at least 2.8 on a 4.0 scale in the last 60 hours of undergraduate coursework for admission. 
4. Candidates have to submit at least two letters of recommendation. 
1. At least one of the letters has to be written by a faculty member. If the applicant has not attended college for the last 3 years, a professional reference may be substituted for the faculty recommendation.
2. The other supervisor has to be written by either another faculty member or a supervisor at work. 
3. If an applicant has not attended college for over three years, they may use two professional/work letters of recommendation

Deadlines 

Departmental deadline dates for graduate application applicants:

• Preference in admissions will be given to applications submitted at least three months prior to the date of intended enrollment.
• Preferred deadlines for priority processing are August 1 for fall, December 1 for spring, and April 1 for summer.

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