Master of Professional Studies, Sport Management concentration

Master of Professional Studies, Sport Management concentration

“A master’s degree with an emphasis in Sport Management is a steppingstone towards a sports management career. The Master of Professional Studies with a Concentration in Sport Management will help you develop experience in the areas related to communication, strategy, and leadership techniques needed to be successful as a Sport Management Professional.

The Master of Professional Studies degree is a multi-disciplinary master's degree that is designed for workforce development.  The purpose of the degree is to assist a person in developing a set of advanced professional skills.  The MPS degree program offers the flexibility for the student to combine a major subject area with one or more cognate areas designed to enhance skill sets.  This proposal is designed to meet market demands in Sport Management, teaching participants to examine the sports industry from a variety of operational and business perspectives.

The 30-hour program is offered entirely on-line and consists of:  9-hour core, 12 concentration hours, 6 hours of electives and a culminating experience project for 3 hours.  Time to complete the coursework required for the degree will vary depending on the number of hours taken each semester.  Courses are offered on a scheduled semester and summer basis and the length of time needed to complete will depend on the number of hours taken per semester.  A full-time student may complete the program in a year and a half. Most working professionals tend to take three or six credit hours a semester and will take three or more years to complete the degree program.” 

ELEVATE YOUR PROGRAM

Fort Hays State University has partnered with Sports Management Worldwide, SMWW, the global leader in online sports business education, to give students the opportunity to gain a “what you know” and “who you know” real-world experience of working in the field while getting your degree. You will have the opportunity to work with sports entities in the specific field you want to work in; basketball, baseball, football, hockey, soccer, golf, tennis, racing, MMA, rugby, or cricket. You will even find courses in esports, cryptocurrency, and sports betting!

Take any three courses from Sports Management Worldwide and receive six credit hours toward your master's program at FHSU.

ADMISSION CRITERIA

• Acceptance to the Graduate School at Fort Hays State University:
• A minimum grade point average of 2.50 for last 60 credit hours on the bachelor's degree
• Two letters of recommendation.
• A personal statement introducing yourself and your reasons for applying to the program.

Program Summary (UPDATED 1/20/22)

Core (9 hours)                                                                               

Concentration (18 hours)

Select 4 of the following for 12 hours.

6 hours of cognate/approved electives as approved by your advisor

Elective courses must be graduate level (600 level and above) and can come from any academic discipline that contributes meaningfully to the student’s program of study.   All electives must be approved by the student’s advisor.   Offerings are variable and will depend on the Department from which they are taken.

Project/Internship (3 hours)

COMPREHENSIVE EXAM:  As a final step in the program, all students are required to successfully complete a comprehensive examination prior to graduation.

PROGRAM CONTACT

For more information, contact Dr. David Fitzhugh to see if the Master of Professional Studies degree with a concentration in Sport Management as offered through the Department of Health and Human Performance could be right for you. You can also reach Dr. Fitzhugh at (785) 628-4354.