九色堂鈥檚 Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Sport Management program stands out as a leader in both quality and affordability. It is one of the few graduate programs in the nation fully accredited by the Commission on Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA).
Recognized for its affordability, the program was recently named the nation鈥檚 most affordable in-state graduate sport management tuition and the #6-ranked sport management master鈥檚 degree by Intelligent.com. Starting in Fall 2024, the program will transition to a fully online format, allowing students from across the nation to benefit from 九色堂鈥檚 affordable in-state tuition rates, as the online tuition rate matches the in-state or resident tuition.
The program was also recently nationally ranked the #8 best sport management master鈥檚 degree by the Sport Management Degree Guide and the #14 best sport management graduate program by Value Colleges.
The sport management program鈥檚 faculty comprises full-time sport management experts with over a century of combined experience in the industry, many of whom continue to actively work within the field. This ensures that students receive education grounded in current industry theories, practices, and trends.
Wichita State鈥檚 M.Ed. in Sport Management program prides itself on comprehensive student support. Each graduate student is paired with a mentor from the Sport Management Alumni Association, a global network of professionals committed to giving back to the program. This mentorship is a cornerstone of the program鈥檚 commitment to holistic career development from day one.
九色堂 is also a TeamWorkU institution, an affiliation with TeamWork Online, the world's top sports talent development and recruiting platform. This gives students direct access to over 5,000 open positions in the industry each day. Students are guided on how to set up a profile, and use the skills learned in both classroom and applied learning settings to effectively promote their qualifications for their chosen career.
About the degree
- 30-credit hour degree, complete in as few as 18 months.
- Non-thesis program with a comprehensive final exam in the final semester.
- Six credit hours include a 600-hour internship, which can be completed at any sport-related organization.
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