Wichita State University's Master of Education (MEd) in Sport Management is a 100%
online, fully asynchronous graduate degree desinged for students seeking careers in
professional, intercollegiate, and interscholastic athletics, sport business, recreation,
fitness and other sport organizations.
Program at a Glance
100% online
Fully asynchronous (no class meetings)
30 credit hours, including internship
Fall, spring and summer starts
Can be completed in as little as year
No comprehensive exam or thesis
2026-27 tuition : $367.50 per credit hour
Accredited by the Commission on Sport Management Accreditation
COSMA Accredited Institution
WSU's Master of Education in Sport Management has received specialized accreditation
from the Commission on Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA) located in Fort Collins,
Colorado.
What are the Admission Requirements for the Online Master's Degree in Sport Management?
When applying for admission to the Master's in Sport Management program, you must submit the following in your graduate school application:
Unofficial transcript from the school where bachelor’s degree was completed, and if applicable, unofficial
transcripts from schools where graduate credit was earned - An overall undergraduate GPA of 2.750 or better (on a 4.0 scale) is required
An updated resume
No GRE or GMAT scores required
Since the program is fully online, international students cannot use the program to
fulfill F-1 visa status in the U.S., but can take the program from their home country
Is the master's in sport management completely online? Yes, the program is fully online.
Is the program asynchronous? Yes. There are no scheduled class meetings.
How many credits is the degree? 30 credit hours are required for the M.Ed.-Sport Management
How quickly can I complete the degree? The degree can be completed in as little as year
What is the tuition? 2026-27 tuition is $367.50 per credit hour. This excludes fees.
Does the program require a thesis? No, a thesis is not required.
Is a comprehensive exam required? No, a comprehensive exam is not required.
Is the GRE or GMAT required? Neither the GRE or GMAT are required for admission.
What are the admission requirements? Overall undergraduate GPA of 2.750 or better (on a 4.0 scale)
What internship is required? 6 credit hours. Students may secure an internship within whatever sector of the sport
industry best aligns with their career interests.
How many internship hours are required? 600 on the job hours are required for the internship.
When can students start the program? Students can begin the program in any semester—fall, spring or summer.
What careers can I pursue with a sport management master's? Career paths in professional, intercollegiate, and interscholastic athletics, sport
business, recreation, fitness, and other sport organizations
Is the program accredited? Yes. COSMA is a sport management-specific accrediting body.
What courses are included? Courses include Management in Sport, Legal and Ethical Issues in Sport, and Sport
Marketing.
Can working professionals complete the program? Yes. While the program can be completed in one year, students can take longer if
necessary.
Career Opportunities
The sport industry is the ninth largest industry in the world.
Sport industry sectors:
Professional sports
College athletics
High school athletics
Youth sports
Fitness
Recreation
Sporting goods and apparel
Career specializations:
Sport marketing
Event planning and management
Facility management
Fan engagement
Athletic program administration
Data analytics
Revenue generation
Content creation
Alumni
Wichita State Sport Management alumni work in an array of positions across the sport
industry. Examples include:
Major Professional Sports: Chicago White Sox, Dallas Cowboys, Dallas Wings, Denver
Broncos, Kansas City Chiefs, Minnesota Twins, Orlando Valkyries, Portland Trail Blazers,
Sporting KC
Minor League Sports: Wichita Thunder, Wichita Wind Surge, Oklahoma City Comets
College Athletics (DI): Wichita State, Kansas, Kansas State, Missouri, Oklahoma State,
Texas A&M, Wake Forest
Other Sport Organizations: Barclays Center, CAA Icon, Learfield, Opendorse, The Y
WSU Sport Management faculty possess not only the academic expertise but the sport
industry experience needed to prepare students for successful careers. All faculty
members possess advanced degrees with most being doctorally qualified. They have varied
backgrounds, including decades of experience in different parts of the sport industry.
The qualifications of WSU faculty have been externally recognized via the program’s
accreditation and awards from leading organizations such as COSMA and the North American
Society for Sport Management.
For more information about the faculty in the Wichita State graduate Sport Management
program, please contact:
