Sport Business Executive Program, M.S.
SCHOOL OF SPORT, TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT
About the Program
The goal of the Executive Master of Science in Sport Business program is to provide experienced business professionals both inside and outside of the sport industry with the quantitative literacy, strategic decision making, and effective business communication skills they need to become senior and c-suite executives within the vast sport industry. In partnership with the Fox School of Business and Management’s online MBA program, the Executive Master of Science in Sport Business program leverages cutting-edge management coursework with focused sport-specific courses to help students lead and succeed in this competitive industry. Graduates of the Executive Master of Science in Sport Business program gain:
- in-depth knowledge of the size, scope, functioning, and issues facing the global sport industry;
- enhanced analytical and critical thinking skills; and
- preparedness for career advancement within the global sport industry.
Students interested in studying at the doctoral level should refer to the Ph.D. program in Business Administration with a concentration in Tourism and Sport offered by Fox School of Business and Management.
Time Limit for Degree Completion: 4 years, but the program is designed to be completed over 13 months.
Campus Location: Online, with a mix of sessions with the instructor, smaller team sessions, and independent work by students.
Full-Time/Part-Time Status: The degree program can be completed on a full- or part-time basis.
Affiliations: Coursework from the Fox School of Business and Management is required for the Executive Master of Science in Sport Business program. The School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management (STHM) is affiliated with the Fox School.
Job Prospects: Students who are not already working in the industry typically find placements with professional sport organizations, collegiate and high school athletics offices, community-based sport organizations, sport marketing agencies, and sport facilities.
Financing Opportunities: Students are automatically considered for merit-scholarships from STHM’s graduate programs at the time of admission. Scholarships are awarded on the basis on a student’s academic history and professional experience.
Admission Requirements and Deadlines
Application Deadline:
Fall:
- December 15 – Early Decision Deadline
- March 1 – Priority Scholarship Deadline and International Deadline
- June 30 – Final Application Deadline
Applications are processed as they arrive through the deadline.
APPLY ONLINE to this STHM graduate program at https://fox.secure.force.com/sthmlogin/.
Letters of Reference:
Number Required: 2
From Whom: Letters of recommendation should be obtained from college/university faculty members familiar with academic competence and/or an immediate work supervisor.
Bachelor's Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline: All applicants must present credentials that are the equivalent of the appropriate baccalaureate degree at Temple University.
Statement of Goals: In 500 words, explain your academic/professional goals, personal strengths that will contribute to success in the graduate program, and personal weaknesses that may inhibit your success.
Standardized Test Scores:
GRE or GMAT: Scores may be requested based on academic or professional history.
Applicants who earned their baccalaureate degree from an institution where the language of instruction was other than English, with the exception of those who subsequently earned a master’s degree at a U.S. institution, must report scores for a standardized test of English that meet these minimums:
- TOEFL iBT: 100
- IELTS Academic: 7.0
- Duolingo: 110
- PTE Academic: 68
Resume: Current resume required.
Transfer Credit: Graduate credits from an accredited institution may be transferred into the program. The credits must be equivalent to coursework offered in the Executive Master of Science in Sport Business and cannot have been used to complete another degree either at Temple University or another institution. The grade must be a "B" (3.00 GPA) or better in order to transfer. The maximum number of credits a student may transfer is 6.
Program Requirements
General Program Requirements:
Number of Credits Required Beyond the Baccalaureate: 30
Required Courses:
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
Foundation Courses | ||
SRM 5255 | The Sport Workplace | 3 |
STAT 5001 | Quantitative Methods for Business | 3 |
Sport Industry Courses | ||
Select at least five from the following: | 15 | |
Sport Finance and Economics | ||
Legal Issues in Sport and Recreation | ||
Special Topics in Sport and Recreation | ||
Consumer Behavior in Sport and Recreation | ||
Sport Media and Communication | ||
Introduction to Sport Analytics | ||
Sport for Development | ||
Cognate Courses | ||
Select up to three from the following: | 9 | |
Seminar Series: Problems in Educational Psychology 1 | ||
Teaching in Higher Education 1 | ||
Power, Influence, and Negotiation in Organizations | ||
Building Human Capital for High Performance Organizations | ||
Talent Acquisition | ||
Strategic Reward Systems | ||
Marketing Management/Strategy | ||
Product Management | ||
Mobile Marketing and Communications | ||
Business Strategy in a Global Environment | ||
Total Credit Hours | 30 |
1 | To enroll in EPSY 8960 and EPSY 8985, students are required to have the approval of their advisor and the Academic Director. Successful completion of both courses is required for a student to earn the Teaching in Higher Education graduate certificate offered by Temple University's Center for the Advancement of Teaching. |
Culminating Event: Satisfactory completion of coursework is required to earn the Executive Master of Science in Sport Business degree.
Courses
SRM 5211. Sport Finance and Economics. 3 Credit Hours.
Field of Study Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Majors: Sport Business.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Sport Tourism Hospitality Mgt.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
SRM 5212. Legal Issues in Sport and Recreation. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Sport Tourism Hospitality Mgt.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
SRM 5214. Philosophy and Ethics. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
SRM 5215. Sport Marketing. 3 Credit Hours.
Field of Study Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Majors: Sport Business.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Sport Tourism Hospitality Mgt.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
SRM 5216. Strategic Management in Sport and Recreation. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Sport Tourism Hospitality Mgt.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
SRM 5217. Sport Facility Management. 3 Credit Hours.
Field of Study Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Fields of study: Sport Business.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Sport Tourism Hospitality Mgt.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
SRM 5220. Special Topics in Sport and Recreation. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Sport Tourism Hospitality Mgt.
Repeatability: This course may be repeated for additional credit.
SRM 5221. Sport Governance and Policy. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Sport Tourism Hospitality Mgt.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
SRM 5224. Grad Seminar: Sport/Rec. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
SRM 5225. Sport Sponsorship and Sales. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Sport Tourism Hospitality Mgt.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
SRM 5226. Consumer Behavior in Sport and Recreation. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Sport Tourism Hospitality Mgt.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
SRM 5227. Sport Media and Communication. 3 Credit Hours.
Field of Study Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Majors: Sport Business.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Sport Tourism Hospitality Mgt.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
SRM 5231. Compliance in Intercollegiate Athletics. 1.5 Credit Hour.
Field of Study Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Majors: Sport Business.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Sport Tourism Hospitality Mgt.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
SRM 5232. Fundraising and Development. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Sport Tourism Hospitality Mgt.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
SRM 5233. Governance and Policy in Intercollegiate Athletics. 3 Credit Hours.
Field of Study Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Fields of study: Sport Business.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Sport Tourism Hospitality Mgt.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
SRM 5234. Student-Athlete Affairs in Intercollegiate Athletics. 1.5 Credit Hour.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Sport Tourism Hospitality Mgt.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
SRM 5241. Evaluation of Programs and Events. 1.5 Credit Hour.
Field of Study Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Majors: Sport Business.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Sport Tourism Hospitality Mgt.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
SRM 5242. Business of Non-Profit Organizations. 1.5 Credit Hour.
Field of Study Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Majors: Sport Business.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Sport Tourism Hospitality Mgt.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
SRM 5243. Event Management. 3 Credit Hours.
Field of Study Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Majors: Sport Business.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Sport Tourism Hospitality Mgt.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
SRM 5251. Introduction to Sport Analytics. 3 Credit Hours.
Field of Study Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Majors: Sport Business.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Sport Tourism Hospitality Mgt.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
Pre-requisites:
STAT 5001|Minimum Grade of B-|May be taken concurrently.
SRM 5252. Sport for Development. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
SRM 5253. Applied Sport Analytics. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Sport Tourism Hospitality Mgt.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
SRM 5254. Advanced Sport Data Analysis and Visualization. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Sport Tourism Hospitality Mgt.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
SRM 5255. The Sport Workplace. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
SRM 5256. Professional Portfolio in Sport Analytics. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Sport Tourism Hospitality Mgt.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
SRM 5285. Graduate Internship in Sport and Recreation. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Sport Tourism Hospitality Mgt.
Repeatability: This course may be repeated for additional credit.
Contacts
Program Web Address:
https://sthm.temple.edu/graduate-programs/executive-master-of-science-in-sport-business/
Department Information:
School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management
111 Speakman Hall
1810 N. 13th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19122-6083
215-204-8701
Submission Address for Application Materials:
Department Contacts:
Chairperson:
Daniel Funk, Ph.D.
Department of Sport and Recreation Management
215-204-1972