The Sport Management, MS program effectively prepares you for a variety of executive positions within athletic and sport organizations. Individuals completing the program will be ready to assume leadership positions in the sport industry and/or academic domains.

Overview• 36-credit-hour program• Thesis and non-thesis options• Coursework offered entirely at The Woodlands Center

As a student, you will be provided with quality instruction, the latest technology, opportunities for research and professional development, field-based experiences, and excellent internship opportunities. In return, you will become acquainted with relevant issues in the field, understand the research process, and represent the program’s goals and objectives in the industry. Full-time students can complete the coursework in one year (4 semesters).

For additional information, please contact a program advisor or visit the program webpage:Dr. Brent Estes Dr. Ryan Zapalac936-294-1159 936-294-4575bce001@shsu.edu rzapalac@shsu.edu

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MEET THE FACULTY

If seeking the non-thesis option, you will be required to complete a 6-credit-hour internship as a part of the curriculum. SHSU’s close proximity to Houston and Dallas will provide you with a wide array of internship opportunities with professional, collegiate, and community sport organizations. Care is taken to match your interests with an internship that will help you reach you career goals.

Examples of past internship placements have included but are not limited to:

• BBVA Compass Stadium - Event Services Intern• Cypress Springs ISD - Administrative Intern to the Athletic

Director• Frisco Roughriders - Corporate Partnerships and

Community Development Intern• Houston Astros – Marketing, Special Events, Ticketing,

and Tours Interns• Houston Rockets –Events, Groups Sales and Events,

Marketing and Promotions, and Ticketing Interns• SHSU Athletic Department – Academic Affairs,

Compliance, Corporate Development, Event Management, Facility Management, Marketing, and Ticketing Interns

• SMG – Event Management, Marketing, and PR Interns• Texas Motor Speedway - Advertising/Events Intern• U.S.A. Track and Field - Corporate Sponsorships and

Events Intern

INTERNSHIP

COURSEWORK

KINE 5362 Legal Issues in SportKINE 5363 Leadership in Kinesiology and Sport MgmtKINE 5370 Sport Marketing: Theory and PracticeKINE 5371 Sport FinanceKINE 5373 Event and Facility ManagementKINE 5374 Applied Research Methods in Kinesiology and Sport ManagementKINE 5389 Sports in American CultureKINE 5382 Community and Media Relations in SportKINE 5383 Sport Consumer BehaviorKINE 5384 Revenue Generation in SportKINE 5334 Practicum 1

KINE 6098 Thesis I 2

KINE 6399 Thesis II 2,3

1 KINE 5334 Practicum is taken twice for a total of six hours.2 Required only for thesis track.3 Once enrolled in KINE 6399 Thesis, you must enroll in this course continuously until graduation.

In addition, applied course projects and visits are conducted with organizations such as the Administaff Small Business Classic, the Houston Astros, the Houston Rockets, the Houston Texans, the SHSU Athletic Department, SMG, and Toyota Center.

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BRENT ESTES, PH.D.Associate Professor, Graduate Coordinatorbce001@shsu.edu936-294-1159Sport leadership, college athletics, finance and sales

DEREK BEEMANLecturerdxb041@shsu.edu936-294-2266Ticketing, sales, market analytics

LIETTE OCKER, PH.D.Associate Professorliette.ocker@shsu.edu936-294-1398Measurement and evaluation, sport marketing, body image

EMILY ROPER, PH.D.Associate Professorear007@shsu.edu936-294-1169Gender and diversity in sports, sport sociology

RYAN ZAPALAC, PH.D.Associate Professorrzapalac@shsu.edu936-294-4575Sport marketing, sport fan behaviors, psychological burnout, college athletics

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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

To be considered for admission into the Sport Management master’s program, you will need to submit the following:

1. Graduate Admissions Application (available online at ApplyTexas.org), along with the application fee

2. Official transcript from your bachelor’s degree-granting institution

3. Official GRE score report4. Two letters of recommendation5. Personal statement of intent/interest

A degree in sport management, kinesiology, or business is preferred, but not required. Twelve hours of advanced coursework related to the master’s emphasis is required; must be approved by the Sport Management graduate coordinator.

Note: International applicants must submit additional information. For International Admissions requirements, please visit shsu.edu/international.

GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIPS are available through the Department of Kinesiology for research, teaching, and office staff opportunities. Contact the program advisor for details.

Additional scholarships are available through the department and university. To explore these scholarship opportunities, visit shsu.edu/scholarships.

ASSISTANTSHIPS & SCHOLARSHIPS

SPORT MANAGEMENTMaster of Science

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