Master of Science in Sports Management Elective Track Entertainment Business

Sports management professionals not only understand the complex relationship between athletes and fans, they also possess the advanced skills and practical know-how that the industry demands. The Entertainment Business master of science degree program with a Sports Management Elective Track is designed to prepare you for an industry that stays competitive far beyond the playing field. Youll learn strategies of top executives and explore advanced topics ranging from contract negotiation and financial planning to sports marketing and sponsorship.

Our goal is to provide you with the focused knowledge and understanding of essential business skills necessary to be successful in the entertainment and sports industry. This program is designed to foster the development of highly trained individuals who want to develop careers in the sports and entertainment business fields. The curriculum in this degree program encompasses courses that address executive leadership skills, project and team management, sports management and operations, legal issues in sports, negotiation and deal-making, sports marketing, internet marketing, and business plan development. In addition to business proficiency, your education will help you develop critical-thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills that contribute to lifelong learning, providing you with tools to help sustain a long and productive professional career.

To be considered for admission to a graduate program at Full Sail, the following requirements apply-
You must have a baccalaureate or higher level degree from an accredited postsecondary educational institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education with a transfer academic average of 2.0 (2.5 for Game Design and Computer Science master's degrees), OR a Full Sail bachelor's degree with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 (2.5 for Game Design and Computer Science master's degrees).
Applicants who meet these criteria will be considered for admission pending an evaluation of a copy of official transcripts. Documentation of high school graduation or GED is not required.
Degree held must be of similar scope/subject matter as the intended graduate degree program. Students with an undergraduate degree from an unrelated scope or subject matter will be considered for admission upon provision of a Letter of Intent and a professional r'sum.
Some programs may request that applicants with a GPA lower than 2.5 submit a Letter of Intent, r'sum and college transcripts for Program Director review.
TOEFL iBT minimum required score of 79
IELTS Academic minimum required score of 6.5